Periodontal Treatments and Procedures By Dr. Salzmann

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PERIODONTAL TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES
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Dr. Richard Salzmann - Periodontist in Cooper City
Periodontists are dentistry's e?xperts in
treating periodontal disease. They receive up to
three additional years of specialized training in
periodontal disease treatment in both
non-surgical treatments and periodontal plastic
surgery procedures. Periodontists are also
experts in replacing missing teeth with dental
implants. A leading periodontist in Cooper city,
FL is Dr. Richard Salzmann.
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Periodontal Treatments and Procedures
Some of the Periodontal treatments and procedures
are explained below

• Non-Surgical Treatments
• Gum Graft Surgery
• Laser Treatment
• Dental Crown Lengthening
• Dental Implants
• Plastic Surgery Procedures

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NON-SURGICAL PERIODONTAL TREATMENT
Non-surgical periodontal treatment does have its
limitations. When it does not achieve periodontal
health, surgery may be indicated to restore
periodontal health.
SCALING AND ROOT PLANINGScaling and root planing
is a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to
remove plaque and calculus from deep periodontal
pockets to smooth the tooth root to remove
bacterial toxins. Most periodontists would agree
that after scaling and root planing, many
patients do not require any further active
treatment. However, the majority of patients will
require ongoing maintenance therapy to sustain
health.

TRAY DELIVERY SYSTEMSA tray delivery system
consists of a custom-fit tray made from
impressions of the patients mouth. Patients use
the tray at home to deliver medications that have
been prescribed by their dentist.
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GUM GRAFT SURGERY
Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum
recession. Gum graft surgery will repair the
defect and help to prevent additional recession
and bone loss.
Gum grafts can be used to cover roots or develop
gum tissue which are absent due to excessive
gingival recession. During gum graft surgery,
your periodontist takes gum tissue from your
palate or another donor source to cover the
exposed root. This can be done for one tooth or
several teeth to even your gum line and reduce
sensitivity.
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LASER TREATMENT FOR GUM DISEASE
Dr. Richard Salzmann offers laser periodontal
treatment, which is among the latest technologies
for treating periodontal disease. This treatment
is an alternative to traditional periodontal
surgery.
CAN THE USE OF LASERS IN PERIODONTAL THERAPY HARM
PATIENTS?
Yes and No. Each laser has different wavelengths
and power levels that can be used safely during
different periodontal procedures. However, damage
to periodontal tissues can result if a laser with
an inappropriate wavelength and/or power level is
used during a periodontal procedure.
There are different types of lasers. They differ
with respect to the medium utilized and the
wavelength delivered

• Diode Laser - Wavelength of 980nm
• Ndyag Laser - Wavelength of 1064nm
• Eryag Laser - Wavelength of 1940nm
• Co2 laser - Wavelength of 10600nm

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DENTAL CROWN LENGTHENING PROCEDURE
You may have asked your periodontist about
procedures to improve a "gummy" smile because
your teeth appear short. Your teeth may actually
be the proper lengths, but they're covered with
too much gum tissue. To correct this, your
periodontist performs a dental crown lengthening
procedure.
Your dentist or periodontist may also recommend
dental crown lengthening to make a restorative or
cosmetic dental procedure possible
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DENTAL IMPLANTS
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that
is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement
tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option
for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to
periodontal disease, an injury, or some other
reason.
TYPES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

• Endosteal (in the bone)

• Subperiosteal (on the bone)

After treatment, your periodontist will work
closely with you and your dentist to develop the
best care plan for you. Periodic follow-up visits
will be scheduled to monitor your implant, teeth
and gums to make sure they are healthy.
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PERIODONTAL PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES
Periodontists are often considered the plastic
surgeons of dentistry. If you are looking to
improve your smile, a periodontist may be able to
help.
GUMMY SMILE OR UNEVEN GUM LINEDo you feel your
teeth look too short and your smile is too gummy
or your gums cover too much of some teeth while
leaving the others the right length? If so,
dental crown lengthening might be the solution
for you.
LONG TEETH/EXPOSED ROOTSSometimes gum recession
causes the tooth root to become exposed, which
makes your teeth look long and can make you look
older than you are. Gum graft surgery and other
root coverage procedures are designed to cover
exposed roots, to reduce further gum recession
and to protect vulnerable roots from decay
INDENTATIONS IN THE GUMS AND JAWBONETooth loss
can cause an indentation in the gums and jawbone
where the tooth used to be. This happens because
the jawbone recedes when it no longer is holding
a tooth in place. A new tooth can then be created
that is natural looking, easy to clean and
beautiful.
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Contact Dr. Richard Salzmann - Periondontist and
the Teeth master
Call us at 954-435-1102
Fax [phone]
Visit at our Office 9720 Stirling Road, Ste.
209 Cooper City, FL 33024