Periodontic Dentistry
Periodontic dentistry involves treating gum problems or periodontal diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. If gum disease is left untreated, periodontitis can causes tooth loss, gum recession and mouth odor.
Deep cleaning and root planning
Deep cleaning involves cleaning beneath the gumline in quadrants. Root planning aims at cleaning beneath the gumline around the tooth area. Deep cleaning and root planning commonly used in treating gingivitis and periodontosis
Aesthetic gingivectomy
Gingivectomy aims to contour the gumline in improving and giving symmetry to the front smile. Gingivectomy is normally done in treating gummy smiles whereby excessive gums are shaped.
Crown-lengthening surgery
Crown lengthening is usually performed to change the length or dimension of front teeth in optimizing the esthetic outcome of treatment with new crown or veneers restorations.
Gingival Graft
Gingival graft aims to prevent further recession and in certain cases cover existing recession. Successful gingival grafting will require constant monitoring, progress checks as well as oral discipline and co-ordination on the part of the patient..
Bonegrafting
Bonegrafting Involves placing bone materials in treating deep pockets in gingiva or creating bone density during dental implant treatment.