Periodontics and Dental Implant Presentations
To provide you with a better understanding of periodontics and dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentations for you. Many common questions pertaining to periodontics and dental implants are discussed.
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Periodontics & Dental Implants Tauranga
Periodontist Tauranga
Dr. Tijl van den Berg is a specialist in periodontics and dental implant surgery. He specializes in conservative treatment of gum disease, cosmetic procedures to esthetically enhance your smile, and dental implants that can replace missing teeth.
Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means "around the tooth." Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.
If you are diagnosed with periodontal disease, periodontal surgery may be recommended. Periodontal surgery is necessary when it has been determined that the tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-surgical treatment. Following are the four types of surgical treatments most commonly prescribed:
Dental Implants Tauranga
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, dental caries, an injury, or some other reason.
What are the advantages of a single-tooth implant over a bridge?
A dental implant provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. The other common treatment for the loss of a single tooth, a tooth-supported fixed bridge, requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge.
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