Periodontal Disease
The primary etiology of periodontal disease is plaque, a bacterial biofilm that begins forming on the teeth shortly after brushing. Learn how we treat Periodontal Disease.
Soft Tissue Grafting
Soft tissue grafting involves augmentation of the gums around teeth, typically where recession has occurred. Learn how we treat Soft Tissue Grafting.
Implant Therapy
Implant therapy involves replacing one or multiple teeth that have been lost to infection or decay, or simply those teeth that are congenitally missing.
Ridge Preservation
Ridge preservation, or sometimes called "socket preservation", is bone grafting at time of extraction to maintain the dimensions of the jaw bone for future use
Peri-Implantitis Treatment
While implants do not decay like natural teeth, they can suffer from peri-implantitis, which is analogous to periodontitis of a natural tooth.
Gingivectomy
Gingivectomy is the reduction of gum tissue around the teeth or edentulous ridges. Learn how we treat this.
Esthetic Crown Lengthening
Esthetic Crown Lengthening is the exposure of more tooth structure to create a more harmonious and esthetically pleasing smile.
Root Coverage
Root coverage is a term used in periodontology to describe procedures aimed at covering exposed tooth roots that have become visible due to gum recession.
Sinus Lifts
As you age, the sinus undergoes a process called "pneumatization", in which it expands in an inferior direction. As the sinus pneumatizes, it becomes closer to your maxillary posterior teeth, sometimes appearing to be "tented" up by the tooth roots.
Ridge Augmentation
Dental implants are titanium screws that are placed into the jawbone. They come in different diameters and lengths, and have to be surrounded by bone to function properly and maintain health.
Periodontal Surgery
Periodontal surgery is a second phase treatment for moderate to advanced periodontal disease. Following scaling and root planing (phase 1), residual probing depths of 5mm or greater may remain at your re-evalution appointment.
Bone Grafting
One of the main benefits of bone grafts is that they provide a scaffold that promotes the growth of new bone in the targeted area. The graft material is eventually replaced by the patient’s own natural bone through a process known as bone remodeling.
Pocket Reduction Surgery
Pocket Reduction surgery is a component of Periodontal Surgery that involves removing diseased and unsupportive tissue to physically reduce probing depths.
Prophylaxis & Maintenance
Prophylaxis or Maintenance visits are your regular dental cleanings. By definition, periodontitis patients have "maintenance" visits, while patients with no history of periodontitis have "prophylaxis" visits.
Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling and Root Planing is the first phase of treatment in periodontal disease. Due to deep pocketing around teeth, it is essential to clean to the depths of these to remove an offending bacteria and calculus.
Root Sensitivity Treatment
Root Sensitivity, or dentinal hypersensitivity, is a result of exposed dentin following recession or abfraction (tooth wear).
Sedation Dentistry
We offer Oral sedation & Nitrous oxide to help patients manage anxiety and fear related to dental or medical procedures.
Extractions
While tooth extractions are often seen as a last resort in dentistry, they may be necessary due to a variety of reasons such as severe bone loss, extensive decay, root fractures, or other acute conditions like infections or trauma.
Laser Surgery
Emerald Coast Periodontics offers advanced laser surgery treatments to address a variety of periodontal conditions, providing patients with a modern, effective alternative to traditional surgical methods.
Frenectomy
A frenum, also known as a frenulum, is a band of fibrous tissue that helps anchor or restrict the movement of structures in the body.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a dental procedure performed to expose more of the tooth structure, especially when a tooth has experienced decay, fractures, or enamel wear.
Local Antibiotic Therapy
Local Antibiotic Therapy (LAT) is a targeted treatment used to address bacterial infections in the gums and periodontal tissues, particularly in areas where periodontal disease has caused pockets to form around the teeth.
Systemic Antibiotic Therapy
Systemic Antibiotic Therapy (SAT) refers to the use of antibiotics that are taken orally or through injection to treat infections throughout the entire body.
Esthetic Crown Lengthening
Esthetic Crown Lengthening is the exposure of more tooth structure to create a more harmonious and esthetically pleasing smile.
Oral Hygiene Instructions
Oral Hygiene (brushing and flossing) instruction is easily the most overrated treatment in periodontal disease therapy. That’s why we provide personalized guidance to help you maintain optimal oral health between appointments.
