Periodontics

Periodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.  Periodontists are also experts in the placement and maintenance of dental implants.

The word "periodontal" literally means "around the tooth." Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to tooth loss. The main cause of periodontal diseaseis a bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on teeth.

Periodontal plastic surgery may be required to cover exposed tooth root surfaces, correct gum and jawbone indentations or reshape and repair the gum tissue. Dental implants are placed to provide an artificial tooth root to support dental restorations that will later be created by your dentist or prosthodontist.  At Beverly Hills Medical Group we offer the following Periodontic Services:

About Periodontics                                         Bone Grafting                                                   

Frenectomy                                                       Gingival Grafting

Recountouring                                                  Scaling and Root Planing              

Vestibuloplasty                                                 Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty

Esthetic Crowns                                               Flap Surgery

Tooth Whitening