Periodontal Surgery Near You
Periodontal surgery, more commonly known as gum surgery can be used to treat gum diseases and conditions. Patients with gingivitis or periodontitis may require periodontal surgery to treat their conditions and the resulting damage. Looking for periodontal treatment near you? We provide periodontal treatment and perform periodontal surgeries in Naples, FL 34109 at our dental clinic.
Periodontal Surgery Can:
- Regrow-damaged bones and tissues
- Prevent tooth loss
- Reduce gum gaps between a patient’s teeth (black triangles)
- Reshape the jaw bone which will lower the risk of bacterial growth in bone crevices
- Eliminate bacteria and infection
What Conditions Can Periodontal Surgery (Gum Surgery) Treat?
Surgical treatment may be needed when a patient has gum disease, this includes gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. During this stage, the patient may experience:
- Reddening of the gums
- Swelling of the gums
- Bleeding gums
Gingivitis is typically caused by a lack of oral hygiene, plaque, and tartar buildup. However, it is a reversible condition and patients must seek professional treatment. Failing to do so, can cause the gingivitis to advance into periodontitis.
Periodontitis occurs when gingivitis has worsened or advanced. This is a more serve form of gum disease that causes an inflammatory response in the body where the bone and tissues deteriorate.
The gums begin to separate from the teeth during an inflammatory process and form pockets where bacteria collect and infection can arise. Tooth loss and bone damage are the end results of this.
Types of Surgical Procedures
The surgery performed by a dental surgeon is dependent on what type of gum disease the patient has and how severe it is. Surgical procedures include:
- Flap surgery
- Bone grafting
- Guided tissue regeneration
- Tissue grafting
Alternative treatment options include:
- Laser therapy
- Tissue-stimulating proteins
The dental surgeon may perform a deep scaling of the patient’s teeth before surgery, to remove tartar and bacteria.
Root planing may also be performed in addition to deep scaling to eliminate tartar and bacteria build-up. This procedure smooths the surfaces of the roots of the teeth.
Why Lasers Work
BiolaseWaterLaser manages infection, necrosed tissue, anaerobes, and other areas that surround the periodontal structures.
Advantages
The laser beam used is small and precise, health care providers are able to treat tissue safely without affecting the surrounding area. The following are the advantages of the new WaterLaseiPlus 2.0 REPaiR:
- It is minimally invasive
- It can treat the specific site or the full mouth
- It is supported by clinical evidence
- It removes unhealthy debris in the mouth
- It promotes ligament growth
- It kills bacteria found in the periodontal pockets
- It does not affect healthy tooth structures
- It offers a faster recovery time
- It has a better patient acceptance
ARESTIN
Chronic periodontitis is an infection of the gums that can result in tooth loss. According to studies, chronic periodontitis has been linked to a number of serious health complications including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Arestin treatment can prevent this disease from progressing. The microsphere technology used releases the antibiotic minocycline to kill the disease-causing germs.
Arestin treatment is simple and fast and patients won’t experience any discomfort even without anesthesia. It is bioadhesive and bioresorbable, so stitches and bandages are not required. If you are looking to receive periodontal treatment near you, contact our Naples dentist. You can discuss periodontal surgeries in Naples, FL 34109 performed at our clinic with a professional.