The most common procedure that a periodontist performs is removing plaque and tartar from their patients’ teeth. This procedure helps to remove the bacterial infection that causes gum disease and its symptoms. With time, monitoring, and a few follow-up procedures, the periodontist can restore the health of their patient’s teeth and gums. In the following…
A periodontist helps patients through the dental implant process, from consultation visits to aftercare after successful restoration placement. Read on to learn more about this procedure. In many cases, a bone graft procedure is required in order to ensure the successful fusion of the dental implant with the jawbone.A bone graft procedure is sometimes necessary…