North Jersey Periodontics and Dental Implants

Periodontics, Dental Implants

Wayne NJ

973-694-2000

Periodontal Treatment

• Treating Periodontal Disease
• Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Scaling & Root Smoothing
  • Occlusal Equilibration
  • Perioscopy
  • Periodontal Maintenance
• Surgical Therapy
  • Pocket Reduction
  • Gingivectomy
  • Osseous Surgery
  • Crown Lengthening
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Hard Tissue Ridge Augmentation
  • Extraction Site Preservation
• Laser Therapy
  • LANAP Laser Periodontal Procedures
  • LAPIP - Laser Assisted Perio-Implant Procedure
  • Piezosurgery
  • Gum Disease Laser Therapy
  • Laser Treatment of Cold Sores
  • Laser Depigmentation

Scaling and Root Smoothing

In the early stages, with mild pocket depth, (3-5mm) treatment will usually include Scaling and Root Smoothing (deep cleaning), a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and calculus deposits above and below the gumline. This allows the gum tissue to heal and reattach to the tooth. In some cases, the occlusion (bite) may require adjustment. Daily brushing and flossing along with consistent professional cleanings will help minimize a re-occurrence of disease.

Antibiotics or irrigation with anti-microbials (chemical agents or mouth rinses) may be recommended to help control the growth of bacteria. In some cases, we may place antibiotic gels in the periodontal pockets after Scaling and Root Smoothing to further control infection and encourage normal healing.

Even in severe cases of periodontal disease, non-surgical periodontal therapy may often precede surgical therapy. This is done so that the overall tissue health is improved prior to surgery and may limit the extent of the surgical area.