- Oral Cancer Screening
- CrownsWe can correct this by performing the periodontal surgery procedure, Crown Lengthening. This procedure reshapes the gum and supporting tissues surrounding a tooth. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone levels to expose more of the tooth.
- Gingivectomy and GingivoplastyThe gum tissue can be very thick and large covering the tooth surface making the teeth look short. This can happen because of medications, bone that extends too close to the surface of the teeth, or inflammation due to gum disease.
- Periodontal SurgeryDr. Fletcher is a specialist in the field of periodontal surgery and implant dentistry. As a specialist, he received extensive training in these areas. He utilizes the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating all types of periodontal disease while also offering cosmetic periodontal procedures to enhance your smile.
- Deep Cleaning
- Dental ImplantsOur entire staff is dedicated to deliver the finest and most comprehensive periodontal and implant services available today. In order to assist you with the investment in your dental health, we have outlined our payment policy.
- Oral Surgery
- Osseous SurgeryOsseous surgery is used to reshape deformities and remove pockets in the alveolar bone surrounding the teeth. It is a common necessity in effective treatment of more advanced periodontal diseases. The ultimate goal of osseous surgery is to reduce or eliminate the periodontal pockets that cause periodontal disease.
- Tooth ExtractionsTooth Extraction is the complete removal of a tooth from the mouth. Some extractions require cutting into the gums and removing supporting bone and/or cutting the tooth into sections prior to removal.
- Ridge AugmentationRidge Augmentation is a type of bone graft that is performed when the jaw is not wide enough and/or tall enough to support implants. Dr. Fletcher will create space at the site and place donor bone material in order to gain height and /or width. The site is allowed to heal for 3 or more months to achieve dense bone prior to implant fixture placement into the new bone. Occasionally, bone augmentation and implant fixture placement can be performed at the same time.
- Bone GraftingA local anesthetic will be used to numb the area prior to surgery. First, Dr. Fletcher will make an incision around each tooth of the affected area to release the gum tissue from the bone. This allows access to the bone and roots of the teeth. After the roots have been thoroughly cleaned through scaling, Dr. Fletcher will reshape the bone around the teeth. Bone is removed in some areas to restore the normal rise and fall of the bone, but at a lower level. Bone grafting may also be necessary to fill in large defects.
- Cosmetic DentistryCosmetic periodontal procedures are a conventional way to cover unsightly, sensitive, or exposed root surfaces and to prevent future gum recession. If you are unhappy with the appearance of short, unsightly teeth this can be greatly improved by a combination of periodontal procedures by Dr. Fletcher and cosmetic dentistry by your dentist.