Periodontal Plastic Procedures

 
Periodontal plastic procedures can give you a perfect smile and boost your confidence so you can be at your best.

First impressions are everything! So why not make a good first impression when you meet someone.

Cosmetic surgery has become more popular than ever before especially now that more Americans are living longer and aging more gracefully with the help of plastic surgery. Periodontal plastic surgery has also felt this trend as it has experienced a significant shift toward cosmetic-related surgery to help make smiles last a lifetime.

A recent poll of 253 consumers conducted by the American Academy of Periodontology found the following:

  • 50 percent consider the smile the first facial feature they notice
  • 80 percent are not happy with their smile
  • Respondents were seven times more likely to have periodontal, smile enhancement procedures, than face-lifts
  • Smile enhancement procedures outnumbered eyelid surgeries five to one

Call us at Rancho Mirage Office Phone Number 760-836-1809 if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kheirkhahi-Love today!


Gummy Smile or Uneven Gum Line

Do you feel your teeth look too short and your smile is too gummy or your gums cover too much of some teeth while leaving the others the right length? If so crown lengthening might be the solution for you. During this procedure, excess gum tissue is removed to expose more of the crown of the tooth. Then your gumline is sculpted to give your new smile just the right look.

BeforePeriodontal Procedures Before          After 4 YearsUneven gum line treatment

Long Teeth/Exposed Roots

Do you feel you look older than you really are? Sometimes gum recession causes the tooth root to become exposed, which makes your teeth look long and can make you look older than you are. This recession can happen as a result of a variety of causes, including periodontal diseases. Whatever the reason, exposed roots are unappealing and can leave you at risk of developing cavities on your tooth root.

Soft tissue grafts and other root coverage procedures are designed to cover exposed roots, to reduce further gum recession and to protect vulnerable roots from decay.

Before root coverageExposed roots, long teeth   After root coverageLong teeth, exposed root treatment

Indentations in the Gums and Jawbone

Tooth loss can cause an indentation in the gums and jawbone where the tooth used to be. This happens because the jawbone recedes when it no longer is holding a tooth in place. Not only is this indention unnatural looking, it also causes the replacement tooth to look too long compared to the adjacent teeth.

Ridge augmentation can fill in this defect recapturing the natural contour of the gums and jaw. A new tooth can then be created that is natural looking, easy to clean and beautiful.

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After ridge augmentation after ridge augmentation treatment

Combination Procedures

Oftentimes, periodontists may use several different types of procedures to build a framework for your perfect smile.

BeforeDr Ellie Love - Periodontal Procedures Before After Periodontal Procedures After


Call us at Rancho Mirage Office Phone Number 760-836-1809 if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kheirkhahi-Love today!