General Procedures
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Endodontics
Cosmetics
Oral Surgery
General Anesthesia
Dentophobia
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Periodontics is the dental specialty that treats disease of the gums and surrounding bone. Standard periodontal care is arranged in phases.
Phase 1 Care includes examination and diagnosis of periodontal disease followed by root planing and soft tissue curettage. Many times this phase will utilize microbial testing and antimicrobial care... This care includes systemic antibiotics as well as antibacterial irrigation of the periodontium.
Phase 2 Care includes the reevaluation of the patient to determine the best course of care for the patient. This includes either placement on a maintenance program (cleanings every 3-4 months) versus periodontal surgical intervention.
Modern periodontal surgery includes surgery of the bone and soft tissues surrounding the teeth, soft tissue grafting, and bone grafting procedures to repair defects and placement of dental implants.
The continued maintenance of the periodontal tissues is critical to prevent the return of this disease process.
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