Montgomery County Periodontist Provides Tooth Extractions Without Trauma

The offices of Periodontal and Implant Dentistry Specialist Dr. I. Stephen Brown are unconditionally committed to the lifelong retention of natural teeth in function and health. However, as a dental implant specialist, Philadelphia Periodontist, Dr. Stephen Brown is frequently faced with the difficult decision of how to most appropriately manage severely-compromised teeth from a periodontal or restorative standpoint.

The clinical challenges which result from the extraction of periodontally-hopeless teeth are profound. Treatment planning and atraumatic management of extration sites must focus upon the retention or re-creation of sufficient volume of bone and soft tissue and adequate crestal height and contours to achieve esthetic and functional restorations.

It is extremely important to envision a functionally and cosmetically acceptable tooth replacement and consider ridge preservation or immediate implant placement before the removal of any tooth. Patients are encouraged to consult with Dr. I. Stephen Brown regardging the most efficient way to handle such treatment and to click here to read more about atraumatic extraction and ridge preservation.

By anticipating the possibility of alveolar loss subsequent to the extraction of a tooth, Camden, NJ dental implant specialist Dr. I. Stephen Brown can also minimize the number of surgical procedures a patient may have to endure to achieve optimal treatment results.

Initial Periodontal Therapy in the General Practice

A quality periodontal program in Philadelphia PA requires coordinated efforts between the patient, general dentist, hygienist and Montgomery County periodontist, Dr. I. Stephen Brown. It is important that the periodontal program include periodontal examinations on all patients, documentation of all clinical findings, continued assessment of the patient's periodontal status and that patients are aware of their current situation and recommended treatment needs.

The benefit of a soft tissue management program are generally well known and include:

-Helping patients to reduce or eliminate existing periodontal disease.
-Building rapport with new patients.
-Exhibiting quality care, enhancing patient education, informing patients of their periodontal status, satisfying legal requirements.
-Maintaining periodontal stability.
-Determining which patients need to be referred to the Periodontist.
-Improving the predictability of restorative care by creating a better environment in which to perform restorative dentistry.

Follow this link to learn more about The Team Concept of Managing the Periodontal Patient, Philadelphia, PA Montgomery County Camden NJ.