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Periodontal Procedures for Gum Disease at Bergen Periodontics & Implant Associates in New Jersey
• Non-Surgical Treatments
• Periodontal Surgery
• Laser Therapy
• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Procedures
Bergen Periodontics & Implant Associates and Liana Basceanu, B.S., D.D.S. have several procedures that we use to treat patients diagnosed gum disease here are some of them. The main cause of gum disease is bacteria in the form of a sticky, colorless plaque that constantly forms on your teeth; however, many other factors can cause periodontal (gum) disease or influence its progression.
Non-Surgical Treatments
AAP treatment guidelines stress that periodontal health should be achieved in the least invasive and most cost-effective manner. This is often accomplished through non-surgical periodontal treatment, including scaling and root planing (a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins), followed by adjunctive therapy such as local delivery antimicrobials and host modulation, as needed on a case-by-case basis.
Most periodontists would agree that after scaling and root planing, many patients do not require any further active treatment, including surgical therapy. However, the majority of patients will require ongoing maintenance therapy to sustain health. Non-surgical therapy does have its limitations, however, and when it does not achieve periodontal health, surgery may be indicated to restore periodontal anatomy damaged by periodontal diseases and to facilitate oral hygiene practices.
Periodontal Surgery
If you're diagnosed with periodontal disease, your periodontist may recommend periodontal surgery. Periodontal surgery is necessary when your periodontist determines that the tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-surgical treatment. Following are the four types of surgical treatments most commonly prescribed:
Pocket Reduction Procedures • Regenerative Procedures • Crown Lengthening • Soft Tissue Grafts
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Use of Lasers in Periodontal Therapy
Limited research suggests that the use of lasers as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) may improve the effectiveness of this procedure. Liana Basceanu, B.S., D.D.S. states when the lasers are used properly during periodontal therapy there can be less bleeding, swelling and discomfort to the patient during surgery. However, each laser has different wavelengths and power levels that can be used safely during different periodontal procedures. Damage to periodontal tissues can result if an inappropriate wavelength and/or power level is used during a periodontal procedure. If you've already lost a tooth to periodontal disease (gum disease) or other reasons, you may be interested in dental implants—the permanent tooth replacement option. Click Here for more About Dental Implants Cosmetic ProceduresIn addition to procedures to treat periodontal disease, many periodontists also perform cosmetic procedures to enhance your smile. Oftentimes, Liana Basceanu’s, B.S., D.D.S. at Bergen Periodontics & Implant Associates patients who pursue cosmetic procedures notice improved function as well. Cosmetic procedures include:
• Crown Lengthening
• Cesmetic
• Soft Tissue Grafts
• Ridge Augmentation
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