Periodontics

This department specializes in the care and prevention of gum related diseases. Other than cleaning of teeth and gum, Periodontist also perform certain procedures such as:

Crown LengtheningDuring the dental crown lengthening procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to one tooth or to several teeth to expose a natural & broad smile.

OperculectomyIt is the removal of the flap of gum overlying a tooth. Mainly done when a patient comes with pericoronitis during the eruption of wisdom teeth.

FrenectomyA frenectomy is a surgical procedure typically performed under local anesthetic that removes or loosens a band of muscle tissue that is connected to the lip, cheek or floor of the mouth.

GingivectomyA gingivectomy is necessary when the gums have pulled away from the teeth creating deep pockets. The pockets make it hard to clean away plaque and calculus. Gingivectomy is usually done before gum disease has damaged the bone supporting the teeth.

Flap surgeryGingival flap surgery is a procedure in which the gums are separated from the teeth and folded back temporarily to allow a dentist to reach the root of the tooth and the bone. This procedure is done to correct severe periodontal tissue destruction that might lead to loosening of teeth.

DepigmentationGum depigmentation, also known as gum bleaching, is a procedure used in cosmetic dentistry to lighten or remove black spots or patches on the gums consisting of melanin.