by caryadmin | Mar 29, 2015 | Periodontal Procedures
WHAT IS LANAP? Traditional gum surgery involves cutting away some of the gum tissue and reshaping the bone underneath. LANAP® is a progressive technique using a specialized laser to destroy the bacteria which cause disease and alters the tissue so that it has the...
by caryadmin | Mar 27, 2015 | Periodontal Procedures
Scaling and root planing, also known as “deep cleaning,” is a form of nonsurgical periodontal therapy and is often the first step in periodontal treatment. The objective of scaling and root planing is to remove etiologic agents from above and below the gum line which...
by caryadmin | Feb 28, 2015 | Periodontal Procedures
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...
by caryadmin | Feb 27, 2015 | Periodontal Procedures
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...
by caryadmin | Feb 26, 2015 | Periodontal Procedures
When gum recession occurs, the body loses a natural defense against both bacterial penetration and trauma. When there is only minor recession, some healthy gum tissue often remains and protects the tooth, so that no treatment other than modifying home care practices...
by caryadmin | Feb 25, 2015 | Periodontal Procedures
Crown lengthening is performed as part of a recommended treatment plan for a tooth that requires a crown or other restoration. Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that reshapes the gum tissue and supporting bone in order to expose an adequate amount of healthy...
