in this section:
i-CAT | Tooth Extractions | Wisdom Teeth | Dental Implants | Bone Grafting | Periodontal Procedures |
Orthodontic Exposures | Apicoectomy | Facial Trauma | Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery | Oral Pathology | Sedation |
Sleep Apnea | Distraction Osteogenesis | TMJ Disorders
Both teeth and implants are best maintained when there are healthy gum tissues surrounding them. In the past, poor gums were considered untreatable and were blamed as the cause for the failure of complicated dental restorations.
Today, Dr Bluhm, Dr Dorsch and Dr Vandervort utilize the most advanced techniques to reconstruct the gum tissue around implants. These techniques are both functional (improve cleansability) and cosmetic (allow for natural appearing restorations with good shape and color).
Periodontal plastic and reconstructive surgery may involve procedures as simple as the minor recontouring of your gums or as complex as multi-staged grafting operations. Drs. Bluhm, Dorsch and Vandervort will be glad to discuss with you your individual needs.
These surgeries are performed in the out-patient surgical suite under local anesthesia or I.V. anesthesia. Your anesthetic options will be discussed with you at your consultation appointment.