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 Periodontal Plastic Surgery
 

Cosmetic surgery has become more popular than ever before especially now that more Americans are living longer and aging more gracefully with the help of plastic surgery. Periodontal plastic surgery has also felt this trend as it has experienced a significant shift toward cosmetic-related surgery to help make smiles last a lifetime.Periodontal plastic surgery can improve your smile in different ways;

Gummy Smile or Uneven Gum Line

Crown Lengthening might be the solution. By raising the gum line and exposing more tooth structure your smile can be significantly enhanced. We will utilized digital technology and present you with different treatment options, which you can choose from.

 
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Long Teeth/Exposed Roots

Soft tissue grafts and other root coverage procedures are designed to cover exposed roots, to reduce further gum recession and to protect vulnerable roots from decay. As well as improve your smile

 
Before After
 

Missing Teeth

Dental implants are a more natural looking option compared to dentures or bridges because implants look and feel just like your own teeth. They also allow you to speak and eat with comfort and confidence.During this procedure, an artificial tooth root is placed into your jaw, and after a healing period, an artificial tooth is attached to the root.

 
Before After
 

Indentations in the Gums and Jawbone

Ridge augmentation can fill in this defect recapturing the natural contour of the gums and jaw. A new tooth can then be created that is natural looking, easy to clean and beautiful.

 
Before After
 

Combination Procedures

Oftentimes, we will work with our restorative colleagues to improve your smile with a combination of laminates, crowns, bleaching, and periodontal procedures.

 
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