The purpose of periodontal debridement (scaling and root debridement) is to treat periodontal infections (periodontal disease) and halitosis (bad breath) by reducing the amount of pathological (harmful) bacteria in the mouth. Learn More
Like other chronic diseases (such as diabetes or high blood pressure), periodontal disease requires regular monitoring and removal of build up. The goal of periodontal supportive therapy is to prevent re-infection and detect any disease progression. Learn More
If periodontal infections and deep periodontal pockets persist after treatment with conventional periodontal therapy, surgical periodontal therapy may be required. Learn More
Crown lengthening (gum lift) is a surgical procedure performed to expose more tooth structure for aesthetic and/or functional (restorative) reasons. Learn More
Under normal circumstances, the delicate root surface is protected by the overlying gingival tissues (gums). Gingival recession (shrinkage of the gums) often results from a normal physiological process (aging). Other causes such as periodontal disease, trauma, aggressive tooth brushing or extremely malaligned teeth can all lead to receding gums. Learn More
This procedure is often performed on unerupted permanent (adult) tooth/teeth prior to orthodontic treatment. Frequent causes for tooth/teeth uneruption include: loss of space within the dental arch; over-retained deciduous (baby) tooth/teeth; blocked path of eruption; lack of eruptive force; or idiopathic (unknown) aetiology. The solution is to expose the unerupted tooth so that the orthodontist can move the tooth into the correct position. Learn More
This procedure is performed to remove an abnormally positioned frenulum. Learn More
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition, which progressively destroys the tooth-supporting tissues (bone and periodontal ligament) and creates defects in the surrounding bone. If left untreated, periodontal disease can eventually lead to tooth loss. Learn More
When teeth are extracted, the tooth-supporting alveolar bone resorbs away. Over time, excessive alveolar bone resorption compromises the aesthetics and function of the prosthesis (implant or denture). A socket preservation procedure is performed at the time of tooth extraction to preserve the underlying bony structure, thereby maintaining the natural gingival contour. Learn More
Shrinkage of the alveolar (jaw) bone is an inevitable consequence of tooth/teeth loss and sometimes dental trauma. Alveolar bony defects and a lack of alveolar bone complicate dental implant therapy and compromise the aesthetics and function of the prosthesis. Regeneration procedures, such as guided bone regeneration or block bone grafts, are performed to regenerate bone and to reconstruct the contour of the alveolar ridge. Learn More
