What is involved with laser gum surgery?
Lasers are used in a two step approach. The first is to initiate the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), which has the lasers strip away diseased tissue. The second method uses lasers to heat the area until a clot is formed. This clot which is similar to scab, clot protects the newly-lasered tissue by keeping it closed. Once the clot heals, new gum tissue is left behind.
Who is a candidate for periodontal plastic surgery?
The "Long in the Tooth" Smile - Cosmetic gum surgery, or periodontal plastic surgery, can correct almost any deformity or gingival problems preventing you from a beautiful smile. As we age, our gums may shrink and recede which makes our teeth look longer. While this is often age-related, it can also occur due to a bad bite. A periodontist can correct this to such an extent, that you'll have a very youthful appearing smile.
The "Gummy Smile" - This is a problem where your teeth appear to be too short. Gum sculpting is often the solution. To solve this, a periodontist uses a laser to remove the excess tissue of your "gummy" smile, which then exposes more of your tooth.
You should consult your periodontist about cosmetic gum surgery if you believe you have "Gummy Smile" (small crown length), gum recession "long teeth", an uneven gum line due to "short teeth", gum loss or gums which appear to be collapsing (from missing teeth), dark or black areas between bridges, implants, crowns or teeth, or tooth sensitivity from receding gums.
How long does laser surgery last?
The laser treatment is painless although anesthetizing the area may be done for patient comfort. There’s some minimal post-procedure discomfort that doesn’t last long. The regeneration of bone following laser periodontal therapy is quicker and patients are said to be consistently impressed that there is considerably less pain, bleeding, post-procedural discomfort and no need for incisions and a use of scalpel.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial devices used by dentists to replace missing teeth. Implants come in many different sizes and shapes. Implants which rest on top of the bone are called subperiosteal implants. There are also very narrow implants which are placed within the bone, and are called blade implants. Those implants which resemble the root of the tooth are called root form implants, and they are placed into the bone to act as support for a prosthetic crown.
Who is a candidate for dental implants?
If you're missing one tooth or all of your teeth, implants may well be for you. So long as you have enough bone in the area of the missing tooth to facilitate the anchorage of the implants, this procedure can yield terrific results. If you don't have enough bone for this purpose, a bone graft may be necessary. If you have a small dental bridge or partial dentures (removable type), implants will be a welcome alternative. Implants are an alternative to a fixed bridge. The implant will last a lifetime, but the crown on top of it will last ten to fifteen years.
What is the survival rate of dental implants?
The success rate for implants depends on the tooth's purpose and location in the mouth. The success rate is about 95 percent for those placed in the front of the lower jaw and 85 percent for those placed in the sides and rear of the upper jaw.
What is the Sterilization technique that we use in the Office
Dr. Bui uses the M11 UltraClave Automatic Sterilizer from MidMark for sterilization.
The Ritter M11 UltraClave(TM) Automatic Sterilizer is the newest, largest addition to the Ritter line of automatic sterilizers and in this case ... biggest also means best. Featuring an 11 inch by 18 inch chamber, the M11 offers the most sterilizing capacity of any standard countertop sterilizer on the market making it perfect for larger packs and instruments. An optional printer accessory provides lasting records of the cycle´s time, temperature, pressure and number. The easily accessible, front fill and drain tube means never having to move the sterilizer to maintain or change water levels.