Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry dedicated to
helping patients retain their natural teeth and to replace
teeth with dental implants when necessary. Periodontal
disease is usually treated conservatively with deep scaling,
root planning, oral or topical antibiotics, and good oral
hygiene practiced at home by the patient. If needed, periodontists
perform periodontal surgery that may include bone recontouring,
bone grafts, and gingival (gum) grafts. For patients who
are having the front teeth treated cosmetically, periodontists
work help the patient’s primary care dentist by performing
periodontal plastic surgery to make the gingival tissue
looks as natural as new teeth.
When dental implants are needed periodontists perform
ridge augmentation bone grafts, sinus augmentation (sinus
lift) surgery and placement of titanium dental implants.
Periodontists collaborate with a patient’s personal primary
care dentist to create a hopefully permanent, cosmetic
dentition.
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