Florida Institute

Sunday 14 July 2013

LANAP

LNAP is the first and only FDA-cleared laser protocol on the market. Its effectiveness is backed by both domestic and international studies*. LANAP® can save teeth that would otherwise require extraction by promoting bone regeneration around the tooth. LANAP® saves teeth, reduces pocket depth, and regenerates bone growth to achieve optimum periodontal health.

Benefits of LANAP

Faster Healing – LANAP® is minimally invasive and allows the body to recover and heal more quickly.
Less Discomfort – The PerioLase® MVP-7™ incites bio-stimulation in the treated areas which expedites healing and makes the need for post-operative pain medication rare.
Minimal Recovery Time – Most patients can immediately return to their daily routine.
Little to No Gum Recession – Because the procedure removes only damaged tissue, gum line recession is minimal; the aesthetic appearance of the smile is maintained.
Reduction in Gum Inflammation and Bleeding – The PerioLase® MVP-7™ targets inflammatory bacteria without injuring healthy tissue.
Minimal Intra and Post-Operative Bleeding – PerioLase® MVP-7™ controls bleeding during surgery through the formation of clots and minimizes the risk of bleeding and complications.
Saving of Teeth – Patients can keep their natural teeth sometimes even when the teeth have been deemed unsalvageable with traditional treatments.

Most patients with moderate to severe periodontal gum disease are candidates for this procedure.

For more information about Laser Gum Surgery performed in our Practice in West Palm Beach or Wellington, please call us at (561) 655-1700 or contact us.

Laser Gum Treatment

Periodontal Disease is silent, meaning it is painless and typically has very mild symptoms in its early stages. These symptoms are usually overlooked by many people but it’s very important to recognize them early.

Once the disease progresses to the advanced state, patients become aware that something is wrong due to a myriad of symptoms.

A thorough periodontal examination is needed when you notice any of the warning signs of periodontal disease. Below is the list of most common symptoms of periodontal disease :

Red, swollen or tender gums
Tender gums or pain while chewing
Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth
Loose or separating (shifting) teeth
Pus between your gums and teeth
Sores in your mouth
Bad breath that won’t go away
A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
A change in the fit of partial dentures

Presence of plaque and bacterial toxins are the main cause of periodontal disease. However, factors like the following also affect the health of your gums and will modify how your body’s immune system responds to periodontal bacteria and their toxins.

SMOKING

Smoking is the single major preventable risk factor for periodontal disease. The habit can cause bone loss and gum recession even in the absence of periodontal disease. Research has shown that smokers are 11 times more likely than nonsmokers to harbor the bacteria and toxins that cause periodontal disease and four times more likely to have advanced periodontal disease.
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Periodontal disease is silent, meaning it is painless and typically has very mild symptoms in its early stages. These symptoms are usually overlooked by many people but it’s very important to recognize them early. Once the disease progresses to the advanced state, patients become aware that something is wrong due to a myriad of symptoms.
A thorough periodontal examination is needed when you notice any of the warning signs of periodontal disease. Below is the list of most common symptoms of periodontal disease :

Red, swollen or tender gums
Tender gums or pain while chewing
Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth
Loose or separating (shifting) teeth
Pus between your gums and teeth
Sores in your mouth
Bad breath that won’t go away
A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
A change in the fit of partial dentures

Laser Gum Surgery

Over the years a number of clinicians and companies began to market mini-implants for definitive support to dentures, bridges, and crowns. Companies manufacturing these mini-implants, often with no research and development and poor quality control, market their products to non-implant specialists as an ‘easy’ implant, one that doesn’t require as much training or skill to place. Of greater concern is a current trend by some (unscrupulous) clinicians to use mini-implants instead of the stronger, more predictable conventional implants, without notifying their patients.

The discerning Dental Patient should approach mini-implants with caution. Though there are real indications for the use of mini-implants (see below), it is our opinion, and the opinion of every leading organization in the field of implantology, that mini-implants should not be routinely considered as a first treatment alternative. Even with recent advances in mini-implant surfaces that promote better integration to bone, there are only a handful of poorly controlled studies, and not a single long-term study, that examines the success rate or predictability of mini-implants. This should be compared with the nearly forty years of extensive data, and tens of thousands of studies, which have proven the long-term success of conventional dental implants. Having said this, and as long as the patient and clinician understand and discuss the limitations of mini-implants, there are a limited number of scenarios where mini-implants should be considered. These include:

Cases of a severely atrophic (resorbed) mandible, where bone grafting is not indicated, and implants are needed to aid in retention of a lower denture
Cases where significant medical issues preclude surgical access for the placement of conventional implants
Cases where there isn’t sufficient space to place a conventional dental implant and orthodontic opening of the space is not possible/indicated

The Doctors at the Florida Institute for Periodontics and Dental Implants are fully trained in the placement of mini-implants and available to discuss this as an option in the appropriate cases. Please feel free to contact us with questions regarding mini-implants.

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The discerning dental patient should approach mini-implants with caution. Though there are real indications for the use of mini-implants (see below), it is our opinion, and the opinion of every leading organization in the field of implantology, that mini-implants should not be routinely considered as a first treatment alternative. Even with recent advances in mini-implant surfaces that promote better integration to bone, there are only a handful of poorly controlled studies, and not a single long-term study, that examines the success rate or predictability of mini-implants. This should be compared with the nearly forty years of extensive data, and tens of thousands of studies, which have proven the long-term success of conventional dental implants. Having said this, and as long as the patient and clinician understand and discuss the limitations of mini-implants, there are a limited number of scenarios where mini-implants should be considered. These include:

Cases of a severely atrophic (resorbed) mandible, where bone grafting is not indicated, and implants are needed to aid in retention of a lower denture
Cases where significant medical issues preclude surgical access for the placement of conventional implants
Cases where there isn’t sufficient space to place a conventional dental implant and orthodontic opening of the space is not possible/indicated

The doctors at the Florida Institute for Periodontics and Dental Implants are fully trained in the placement of mini-implants and available to discuss this as an option in the appropriate cases. Please feel free to contact us with questions regarding mini-implants.
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Florida Dental Implants

Long Term Success

Modern dental implants are highly reliable and exponentially stronger than the tooth roots they are replacing. Recently, the development of stronger titanium alloys (titanium) and implant-surface technology has dramatically improved dental implant success. Today, dental implants have become the single most successful implantable device in dentistry or medicine.

The Success of Dental Implants has been extensively reported to be in the high 90% range (96-98%). Numerous studies of modern dental implants, which have existed in their current form since the 1990′s, have shown similar success rates at 15 years.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement option available to our patients. Done correctly, they are highly esthetic and will look and feel like your own teeth. Equally important, dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that maintains the jaw bone that is so critical for facial esthetics. Following loss of a tooth, the jawbone will naturally resorb (atrophy) unless replaced by a dental implant. This is traditionally what happens under bridges and dentures, a process that can give denture patients a prematurely aged, “sunken-in” look.

Besides saving bone, dental implants also save teeth. Prior to implants, fixed (non-removable) bridge-work which was used to replace missing teeth required the shaving down of adjacent teeth to serve as anchors. Besides requiring the grinding-down of sound tooth structure, this would often result in the immediate or future need for root canal treatment of the anchor teeth. Capped and root canaled anchor teeth are more vulnerable to cavities and fractures. With implants, missing teeth can be replaced without touching adjacent teeth. The results are individual tooth restorations that are easier to clean. Implants help distribute biting forces and therefore protect, not weaken, adjacent teeth.

Dental Implants cannot get cavities nor will they require root canals, making them the ideal option for patients with a history of cavities or failed root canals. A properly placed, healed, and well-maintained dental implant will serve as a permanent (lifetime) tooth replacement.

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Dental Implants

Our doctors have vast experience in the placement of dental implants. They have lectured nationally and internationally on implants, taught and mentored other doctors, and published numerous articles on dental implants.

Dental Implants are the most advanced tooth replacement option available to our patients. Done correctly, they are highly esthetic and will look and feel like your own teeth. Equally important, dental implantsare the only tooth replacement option that maintains the jaw bone that is so critical for facial esthetics.

Dental implants are titanium anchors used to permanently replace teeth that are missing, cannot, or should not be saved. Dental implants themselves serve as tooth root replacements to support caps, bridges, or dentures. Developed in the 1960’s, modern dental implants revolutionized dentistry and have become the standard of care for replacement of missing or soon to be missing teeth.Our doctors have vast experience in the placement of dental implants. They have lectured nationally and internationally on implants, taught and mentored other doctors, and published numerous articles on dental implants.

Beautiful smiles are the result of several inter-related elements: the teeth, the gums and the lips. There are two instances in which gum recontouring is necessary. First, teeth may appear short and square, often resulting from tooth structure being hidden beneath the gums. This may be accompanied by a high smile line, resulting in the appearance of a ‘Gummy Smile’. In these instances, doctors at the Florida Institute for Periodontics and Dental Implants reshape the gums and supporting tissues. This exposes the unseen portion of your natural teeth, instantly creating a vibrant and healthy looking smile.

If you have any questions about the smile lift procedure or would like to find out if you are a candidate for this treatment, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment.

you have any questions about the smile lift procedure or would like to find out if you are a candidate for this treatment, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment. - See more at: http://perio-implant.com/services-2/smile-enhancement-2/#sthash.MNsDh3eJ.dpuf

Beautiful smiles are the result of several inter-related elements: the teeth, the gums and the lips. There are two instances in which gum recontouring is necessary. First, teeth may appear short and square, often resulting from tooth structure being hidden beneath the gums. This may be accompanied by a high smile line, resulting in the appearance of a ‘Gummy Smile’. In these instances, doctors at the Florida Institute for Periodontics and Dental Implants reshape the gums and supporting tissues. This exposes the unseen portion of your natural teeth, instantly creating a vibrant and healthy looking smile. - See more at: http://perio-implant.com/services-2/smile-enhancement-2/#sthash.MNsDh3eJ.dpuf