Top Periodontist in Chula Vista CA
The FDA-cleared, no-scalpel LANAP® laser alternative for faster healing and healthy gums.
Laser Surgery/LANAP
Your Chula Vista periodontists can improve your appearance and smile with confidence.
The LANAP protocol is the only laser gum disease treatment FDA cleared for True Regeneration. Simply put, the LANAP protocol can re-grow the tissues and bone lost to gum disease. Compared to traditional osseous surgery, patients say the LANAP protocol is:
- Less painful
- Less post-op sensitivity
- Less gum loss (gum recession)
- Very little downtime after treatment
3D Cone Beam CT
At the forefront of periodontics through the use of modern technology and innovative techniques.
Dental cone beam computed tomography (CT) is a special type of x-ray machine used in situations where regular dental or facial x-rays are not sufficient. This type of CT scanner uses a special type of technology to generate three dimensional (3-D) images of dental structures, soft tissues, nerve paths and bone in a single scan. Images obtained with cone beam CT allow for more precise treatment planning. CT scans are especially useful to evaluate pathology, bone anatomy, and precise nerve location. It is necessary when planning dental implant placement.
Laser Pocket Disinfection
Restoring your natural defenses against gum disease.
Laser pocket disinfection (LPD) is laser dental procedure typically performed as an addition to the standard dental cleaning procedure. Its purpose is to eliminate harmful bacteria living in pockets between the gums and teeth, bacteria a standard cleaning wouldn’t reach.
How Does Laser Pocket Disinfection Help the Patient? Harmful bacteria cause the infection that is gum disease. LPD gets rid of the bacteria and the toxins they produce. That will improve gum heath. The laser cleaning is often sufficient to eliminate the disease entirely and provide normal healthy gums. Controlling the gum disease prevents it from progressing to the point where it results in tooth loss and erodes the jawbone. Moreover, the benefits of eliminating gingivitis and periodontitis can extend beyond simply restoring the patient’s healthy teeth and gums. Research suggests gum disease is linked to diseases of the immune and circulatory systems and that it has the potential to aggravate arthritis.
Non-Intravenous Conscious Sedation
Introducing science into periodontal surgery
Oral Conscious Sedation, or OCS, provides a stronger level of sedation than Nitrous Oxide. Many patients prefer to use OCS for the deeper relaxation it provides. Though you are still able to stand, walk, or answer questions, you remain in a calm and drowsy state throughout the treatment. With OCS, many patients have found they have little memory of the procedure after the fact. For patients with dental anxiety, this can be a great benefit.
Biopsy | Lesion Removal
A biopsy is a sample of tissue taken from the body in order to examine it more closely. A biopsy is recommended when an initial test suggests an area of tissue in the body isn’t normal. The suspicious area may be noticed during a physical examination or internally on an imaging test.
Lesion Removal
A lesion is any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma. In some cases, a biopsy is done to diagnose a problem or to help determine the best therapy option.Ridge Augmentation/Bone buildup
Introducing science into periodontal surgery
