Dental Implants
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Learn more about Dental Implants.
Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
There are a number of procedures that Dr. Horowitz can use in order to correct or enhance your smile. These procedures are a predictable way to cover unsightly, sensitive or exposed root surfaces and to prevent future gum recession. Learn more about Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery.
Gum Graft
Your teeth are surrounded by two types of tissue – gingival (or gum) and mucosa. Gums are the thick dense tissue which adhere to the teeth and underlying bone to provide a biologic seal that keeps bone intact and free from bacterial insult. Learn more about Gum Grafting.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening (or crown exposure) may also be required when your tooth needs a new crown, restoration, or if decay extends underneath the gum line. Learn more about Crown Lengthening. |
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Osseous Surgery
Traditionally, gum disease has been treated by either eliminating or reducing the gum pocket to a more manageable level. Infected gum tissue is removed or repositioned to allow for the entire tooth to be cleaned all the way to it’s entry into the bone. Most importantly, access is provided to treat the boney deficiencies created by the disease. Learn more about Osseous Surgery.
Bone Regeneration
Guided Tissue Bone Regeneration "regenerates" the previously lost gum and bone tissue. Most techniques utilize membranes, which are inserted over the bone defects. Some of these membranes are bio-absorbable and some require removal. Other regenerative procedures involve the use of bioactive gels. Learn more about Bone Regeneration.
Ridge Preservation
Ridge augmentation is used to correct anatomic deficiencies where natural teeth are missing. This procedure fills depressions that are unnatural looking and may make you look older than you are. If bone loss is not addressed after an extraction the area often caves in, affecting your ability to properly clean under a bridge. The problems of bone loss also affect your dentist’s ability to restore the area to a natural state so that teeth are in the proper position and do not look too long. Learn more about Ridge Preservation. |