Periodontics Kent
Periodontics
- Scaling and root planning
- Pocket reduction and pocket elimination surgeries
- Gum grafting
- Bone grafting
- Guided tissue regeneration
- Crown lengthening
- Frenectomy
- Cosmetic procedures
- Regenerative procedure
- Gingivectomy
- Dental Implants placement
Common Periodontal Procedures:
Scaling and Root Planning:
This deep cleaning procedure removes plaque and tartar (calculus) from tooth surfaces, both above and below the gumline, and smooths the tooth roots to prevent further buildup and allow gums to reattach.
Pocket Reduction and Pocket Elimination Surgery:
If deep pockets have formed around teeth due to gum disease, this surgery involves lifting the gums back, cleaning the area, and suturing them back in place to reduce pocket depth and allow for proper healing.
Gingival Grafting:
This procedure is used to correct gum recession by transplanting tissue, often from the palate, to cover exposed tooth roots and improve the appearance and health of the gums.
Bone Grafting:
Periodontists use bone grafting to rebuild lost bone structure, which is often necessary for supporting teeth or for dental implant placement.
Guided Tissue Regeneration:
This procedure involves placing a barrier membrane between the gum tissue and bone to encourage the regeneration of lost bone and connective tissue.
Crown Lengthening:
This procedure reshapes the gumline and sometimes the underlying bone to expose more of the tooth, which can be necessary for restorative procedures like placing crowns or for cosmetic reasons.
Frenectomy:
This involves releasing a frenum (a band of tissue connecting the lip or tongue to the gums) that is too tight, which can help with speech or gum recession.
Cosmetic Procedures:
Cosmetic procedures like soft tissue grafts, ridge augmentation, and smile lifts to improve the aesthetics of the gums and teeth
Regenerative Procedures:
These procedures aim to regenerate lost bone and tissue supporting the teeth through techniques like bone grafts, guided tissue regeneration, and using tissue-stimulating protein
Gingivectomy Procedures:
Gingivectomy is a surgical procedure where a periodontist removes and reshapes gum tissue, often to eliminate deep pockets between teeth and gums caused by periodontal disease. It can also be used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a smile.
Dental Implants:
Dr Fekry is an expert in the surgical placement of dental implants, which are artificial tooth roots that can support replacement teeth.