Periodontics

Periodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the health of the periodontium, which includes the supporting structures around the teeth: the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone (jawbone), cementum, and the periodontal ligament. The primary focus of periodontics is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, ranging from mild gingivitis—gum inflammation—to the more severe and destructive periodontitis. Periodontists are experts in managing the chronic inflammatory diseases that can destroy the gums and bone that secure teeth, aiming to preserve the natural dentition and maintain the overall health, function, and aesthetics of these essential tissues.

The scope of treatment in periodontics is extensive, encompassing both non-surgical and surgical procedures. Non-surgical treatments often involve scaling and root planing, which are deep cleaning methods to remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline. For advanced cases of periodontitis, a periodontist may perform surgical procedures such as pocket reduction surgery (flap surgery) to clean deep infections, gum grafts to treat recession, and regenerative procedures to regrow lost bone and tissue.

The periodontic services offered at Aspire Advanced Dentistry include:
  Gum Grafting »
  Crown Lengthening »
  Bone Grafting »
  Surgical Implant Placement »
  Sedation Dentistry »