Periodontal Surgical Services Duluth
High-Quality Surgical Oral Procedures
Both Dr. Litterer and Dr. Scher are passionate about providing their patients with the best of the best when it comes to periodontal care, especially surgical services like bone grafting, sinus lifts, and gum grafting. Our experts’ extensive experience and specialized training in periodontics allow our team to achieve the best possible outcomes by using the latest and most advanced techniques and technology. Call our office today to learn more about our periodontal surgical services or schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Georgia Periodontics for Periodontal Surgical Services?
- Team of Two Periodontists with 25+ Years of Experience
- Team Who Stays on the Leading Edge of Techniques & Technology
- Four Convenient Georgia Periodontics Office Locations
Gum Grafting
A common symptom of advanced gum disease is gum recession, which is when soft oral tissue recedes to reveal more of the teeth, making them appear longer. This can expose the vulnerable roots of your teeth, increasing your chances of tooth loss. To help address this issue, our periodontists in Duluth offer gum grafting, which is a surgical procedure that involves replacing the lost soft tissue around the gumline to protect the roots of the teeth from harmful oral bacteria.
Bone Grafting
When jawbone is lost due to missing teeth, genetics, or a past injury, you may require a bone graft in order to be a successful candidate for dental implants. This procedure involves grafting bone from a donor site onto the eroded area to help rebuild the density, preparing the area for dental implant surgery. This is often needed for patients who have been missing teeth for some time, which has led to a weak or thinning jawbone.
Sinus Lifts/Augmentation
A sinus lift is another preparatory procedure often needed for patients looking to get dental implants. If you have experienced erosion of the top jawbone, called the maxilla, due to missing teeth, or the maxillary sinuses are low in their cavities, our team can prevent complications during dental implant surgery by lifting them. After the sinuses are lifted, our periodontists will apply a bone graft to hold them in place. This ensures the bone is strong enough to support the new teeth, plus the implants won’t accidentally reach the sensitive sinus membranes.