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