Site Preservation

Site preservation refers to a specific application of bone grafting that attempts to prevent the resorption of bone that normally follows the removal of a tooth.  At the time of tooth removal, the resulting socket is filled with bone material and covered with a...
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Dr. Brenegan, thank you and your staff for being so helpful.  In these days of cutting corners and ignoring customer service, it is refreshing to see a business so dedicated to its customers.     I’ve been very pleased with my treatment so far. I was greatly...

Periodontal Surgery

Nonsurgical therapy often may be sufficient to eliminate the signs and symptoms of mild periodontal diseases. However, when periodontal probing depths are sufficiently deep, nonsurgical treatment may be ineffective in establishing health or preventing recurrence of...

Bone Regeneration

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) and Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) are periodontal surgical procedures that serve to direct the growth of new bone and gum tissue at sites having insufficient volumes or dimensions of bone or gum tissue for proper function, esthetics...

Causes of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal (gum) disease, which is also known as periodontitis, is a progressive disease which if left untreated may result in tooth loss.  Gum disease begins with the inflammation and irritation of the gingival tissues which surround and support the teeth.  The...