Periodontal & Related Surgery
Periodontal & Related Surgery
Protecting Your Gum Health and Preserving Your Natural Smile
Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is an inflammatory condition affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Without treatment, it can lead to gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss.
At Dental Partners of Brookline, we offer a range of surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatment options to address gum disease, restore damaged tissues, and support long-term oral health. Our approach focuses on identifying your specific concerns and recommending appropriate treatment to help preserve your natural teeth whenever possible.
Our periodontal and related surgical treatments include:
- Canine Exposure: A surgical procedure that helps uncover impacted canine teeth, allowing them to be guided into proper alignment during orthodontic treatment.
- Crown Lengthening: Reshapes gum tissue and, when necessary, underlying bone to expose more of the natural tooth for restorative or aesthetic purposes.
- Gum Grafting: Helps treat gum recession by adding tissue to areas where gums have receded, protecting exposed roots and improving gum coverage.
- Laser Therapy: Uses dental laser technology for select soft tissue procedures and periodontal treatments.
- Lip Repositioning: A procedure designed to reduce excessive gum display when smiling in appropriately selected patients. Learn More About Lip Repositioning →
- Osseous Surgery: Addresses deep periodontal pockets and irregular bone contours associated with advanced gum disease.
- Periodontal Surgery: Surgical treatment options that help manage advanced gum disease and improve the health of the tissues supporting your teeth.
- Scaling and Root Planing: A non-surgical deep cleaning procedure that removes plaque and tartar beneath the gumline and smooths tooth roots to support gum healing.
- Surgically Facilitated Orthodontics: Specialized procedures that may help support orthodontic tooth movement as part of a coordinated treatment plan. Learn More About Surgically Facilitated Orthodontics →