Vitamin D status may be critical for postperiodontal surgery healing, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research (May 9, 2011). The study authors from the University of Michigan School ...

Question: What is the rate of tooth survival and clinical attachment level gain, probing pocket depth reduction and gingival recession increase, of teeth affected by periodontitis related intra-bony ...

CHICAGO – Patients who are at risk for losing teeth to periodontal disease show improved prognosis for keeping their teeth following periodontal surgery, according to a new study in the Journal of ...

Administering amoxicillin and metronidazole immediately following periodontal surgery can significantly reduce the need for additional surgery, according to researchers from the University of Geneva ...

Laser therapy reduces bleeding and post-operative pain compared to osseous surgery by cauterizing nerve endings and blood vessels. The procedure targets diseased tissue specifically, leaving healthy ...

I hate to brag, but my teeth have always been excellent. A dentist once even told me I could be a mouth model (which is a thing that exists, apparently). So I took it extremely personally when another ...

Gingivectomy addresses both periodontal pocket reduction and esthetic “gummy smile” correction. Surgical methods include traditional scalpels and electrosurgery or laser units for precise coagulation.

Why Specialty Dental Care Matters According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 42 percent of adults aged 30 and older in the United States have some form of ...

Sarasota Periodontal Associates has been a trusted leader in periodontics and implant surgery since 1967, serving patients across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Venice. As board-certified periodontists, ...

Gum surgery can feel like a big step, especially for patients who face advanced gum issues. Many people delay treatment due ...