Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease is sometimes referred to as gingivitis or periodontitis and if left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.
Periodontics is a dental specialty that involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the bone and gum tissues that surround and support the teeth or their substitutes. Periodontics involves maintenance of the health, function and aesthetics of these structures and tissues after active treatment.
Examples of periodontic treatment available at Blackburn Dental Centre includes:
- Implants Scaling and Root Planing
- Osseous or “Bone” Surgery
- Sinus Lift
- Bone Grafting to create bone for Dental Implants
- Tissue Grafting to correct gum recession
- Cosmetic Crown Lengthening to improve the esthetic appearance of the gumline and smile
- Extractions
