Our team provides multiple laser systems to help with an array of oral health concerns. In addition to managing periodontal disease, we can also take on weakened jawbone structure and even receding gums. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania and our team in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, talk about gum and jawbone grafting with laser technology.
Jawbone Grafting
If you have lost teeth due to periodontal disease, the sudden lack of a tooth root in your jaw could mean the surrounding area weakens and erodes. This loss of mass and density means the jawbone weakens and tooth loss follows, eventually you could even develop an older appearance and your jaw may be unable to support dental implants to address your tooth loss. To rectify this, we can offer jawbone grafting!
Our team can apply new structures to the lower jaw to strengthen it and ensure your smile can support dental implants. Then once you have your replacement teeth secured, this helps keep your jawbone strong and intact for years to come. We can assist with laser dentistry to help destroy harmful bacteria in the process, managing periodontal disease and lowering the risk of complications!
Treating Recession
If you have receding gums, a complication often associated with periodontal disease, then you need help. The recession makes the teeth appear long and could expose portions of the roots not protected by enamel, which means tooth decay and infection could occur. You could also develop periodontitis, the stage of the disease linked to loose and missing teeth. But with the Pinhole Surgical Technique, we can offer a laser-assisted and conservative alternative to traditional gum grafts, using collagen and your own gums to reshape the gum line and offer a healthier smile and a more attractive appearance.
Laser Dentistry
Our soft tissue perio systems can target areas of the smile with precision, and leave healthy gums intact. At the same time, this destroys harmful bacteria to prevent infection, and the technology lowers the risk of swelling and bleeding. The results are immediate and take one visit, and the area heals fast too, with most returning to their normal routines in as little as one to two days. If you have any questions about how we protect smiles with laser assisted treatment, then contact our team today to learn more! We look forward to helping, from managing periodontal disease to handling jawbone and gum grafting too!
Schedule Your Appointment for Grafting
We can use digital imaging and dental technology to help rebuild and protect your smile, often in as little as one visit. To learn more about helping smiles with technology, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.