Periodontics

Crown lengthening is generally performed in order to improve the health of the gum tissue or to prepare the mouth for restorative or cosmetic procedures.

There are many reasons why the gums and jawbone may require corrective treatment, including periodontal disease, trauma, and birth defects. Periodontal disease particularly, can greatly

Gingival recession (receding gums) refers to the progressive loss of gum tissue, which can eventually result in tooth root exposure if left untreated. Gum recession

According to research conducted by the American Cancer society, more than 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. More than 7,000 of these

The objective of scaling & root planing is to remove etiologic agents which cause inflammation to the gingival (gum) tissue and surrounding bone. Common etiologic

Periodontal disease is a progressive condition that leads to gum inflammation, the recession of bone and gum tissue, and tooth loss if left untreated. There

Pocket reduction surgery (also known as gingivectomy, osseous surgery, and flap surgery) is a collective term for a series of several different surgeries aimed at

A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for halting the progression of periodontal

Periodontal disease is an extremely serious progressive condition that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Periodontal disease occurs when a bacterial infection in