‘Perio’ means around, and ‘dont’ is tooth. It is the science that deals with the gums, ligaments, bones, and soft tissue that surround the tooth. It’s these tissues that will ensure your tooth is held long and strong—exactly where it should belong.
Gum Alterations
What is it?
Gum alterations are minor changes that are made either surgically or with a laser to the gum margins.
Who needs it?
Gum alterations are indicated in the following:
- Gummy smiles
- Crown lengthening (in case the height of the tooth in question is less and a crown cannot be placed)
- Gum infections
Subgingival Curettage
What is it?
Subgingival curettage refers to the cleaning and surgical removal of the inner surface (the deposits and the inflamed soft tissue) of a gum pocket to eliminate the bacterial colonies.
Who needs it?
Subgingival curettage is indicated by the following:
- Periodontal pockets recurrent bleeding gums
- Bone loss
- Deep gum infections are colloquially called pyorrhea.
LANAP
What is it?
LANAP refers to laser-assisted new attachment procedures.
Who needs it?
- Loss of attachment of the gums
- Deposits under gums
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Frenectomies and Tongue Tie Release
What is it?
A frenum refers to the fold of tissue that usually connects the lip and cheek to the gums, or the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Frenectomies refer to the procedure of removing the tissue.
Who needs it?
- Tissue pulls that cause the gum to be pulled away from teeth
- Receding gumlines
- Inability to speak clearly due to the tongue not moving freely
- Improving the connective tissue zone for healthy teeth