- Dental ExaminationPeriodontists may also earn board certification by the American Board of Periodontology after completion of an American Dental Association accredited residency training program in Periodontics and passing a comprehensive written and oral exam. Board Certified periodontists are awarded the title "Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology". Periodontics is one of the nine specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningWe will complete an in depth medical and dental health history and a thorough examination to measure for bone loss, loose teeth, bite, oral cancer screening, TMJ and other signs of periodontal disease.
- CrownsFor example, if your teeth appears short and much of your gum is exposed when you smile, this "gummy smile" can be corrected with a periodontal crown lengthening procedure. Sometime, your teeth may actually have the proper lengths, but they're covered with too much gum tissue. To correct this, your periodontist can perform a crown lengthening procedure to expose more of your natural tooth.
- Bridges
- DenturesStep 3: The conversion of the removable dentures into a fixed, permanent prosthesis, providing patients with beautiful and fully functional teeth.
- Dental ImplantsTooth loss can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Even if it is a single tooth, having a gap in your smile can cause a number of issues, both physically and psychologically. Modern dentistry aims to correct and protect every aspect of your smile. One excellent option for addressing tooth loss is dental implants.
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Ridge AugmentationA periodontist can fill in this "defect" with a procedure called ridge augmentation, recapturing the natural contour of your gums and jaw. A new tooth can then be created that is natural looking, easy-to-clean and beautiful.
- Bone GraftingIn just one day, LA Wilshire Periodontics can restore your smile immediately. Teeth In A Day’s procedure is minimally invasive. The dental implants are placed to take maximum advantage of the available bone. No need for bone grafting.
- Cosmetic DentistryPeriodontal procedures are sometimes necessary in order to lay the groundwork for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and/or to improve the esthetics of your gum line.