Canberra Implant and Periodontal Centre

If you’re suffering from bone loss, bone grafting can be an effective and lasting treatment solution. A Successful dental implant placement requires a certain amount of bone in which the fixture is placed. However, if there is not enough bone for the procedure, it may be possible to insert a graft. If tooth loss occurs as a result of an accident or injury, the area surrounding the missing tooth can often recede causing the jawbone itself to shrink, Bone grafting is a recent, specialist innovation in dentistry which involves the grafting of bone from one area of the body to the jawbone, increasing its depth and width. The graft of choice is not bone taken from your body. Artificial bones are superior in most applications.

A soft tissue graft is used to replace missing and/or receded gum tissue. Gum recession can occur for a variety of reasons including aggressive tooth brushing or periodontal disease. If left untreated this may result in exposed tooth roots which not only effect our presentation and appearance (as teeth appear longer) but also become sensitive to hot or cold foods and liquids. Soft tissue grafting can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue where it is missing. Throughout this procedure, your dentist will carefully extract tissue from your palate or another donor source to cover the exposed tooth root, providing a natural solution to any missing gum tissue or exposed tooth roots. This technique can be used for one tooth, several teeth or even your entire gum line. Moreover, this procedure can help prevent and reduce further gum recession which may result in bone loss. In some cases it can also cover exposed tooth roots to protect them from decay and disease which will decrease their sensitivity and enhance the aesthetics of your gum line and smile. If your experiencing sensitivity, a recession of the gum line or feel your teeth are too long and exposed, contact our friendly team to arrange an soft tissue grafting appointment.

Scale and Root Planning is a non-surgical Periodontal procedure that involves the cleaning of the gum pockets to prevent the development and spreading of periodontal (gum) disease. When the gum tissue is inflamed, gum pockets become deeper and they lose the bone connections inside. As these pockets become deeper they are more susceptible to retaining plaque deposits causing decay which may result in gingivitis and periodontal disease.