Services

Our practice provides complete care in periodontal therapy and surgical implant dentistry. We take pride in our conservative and evidence based approach to dental therapy and limit invasive care to the areas where it is absolutely necessary. A wide variety of treatment is available in our clinic. All treatment is available with conscious and inhalational sedation.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Scaling and Root Planing

A careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets.

Antibiotic Therapy

The use of local or systemic antibiotic therapy, or periodontal specific low dose antibiotic treatment is judiciously applied in our clinic.

Laser Therapy

Our state-of-the-art Kavo KEY 3+ laser is the most advanced periodontal technology available. We select cases carefully and treat both surgical and non-surgical situations with great success and comfort.

Cancer Screening

A routine part of our treatment and examinations. If required, biopsies are done in our clinic.

Surgical Management:

The following are some commom procedures prescribed for patients:

Pocket Reduction Procedures

When periodontal disease is extensive and destruction of the underlying bone and supporting tissues is involved, it is may be necessary to treat the disease through surgical access. The goals of this procedure are:
- to gain access below the gingiva for a thorough cleaning
- to reposition the gingiva to allow for longterm maintenance and health
- to correct the anatomy and promote periodontal health
- to stop the progression of destructive periodontal disease

Regenerative Procedures

In our clinic, we prefer to regenerate the lost tissue due to peridontal disease. Several techniques and materials are used in our practise to maximise the regenerative potiential of each situation. Careful case selection and applied technique are utilised whenever possible.

Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is required when the edge of decay or a restoration is too deep below the gum tissue and not accessible. The procedure involves adjusting the level of the gum tissue and bone around the tooth to create access for the restorative material and allow longterm access for hygiene in this area.

Gingival Grafts

When gingival recession occurs, grafting or reconstruction may be offered to create tissue strength to protect the area from bacteria and trauma. Gingival recession may result in root sensitivity, increase risk to decay as well as an altered esthetic appearance. A gingival graft is designed to solve these problems and is a predictable procedure that can result in longterm strengthening and stability.

Dental Implant Procedures

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
In our clinic, we provide the services required to prepare the area for an implant which may involve gingival grafting or bone augmentation as well as the placement and longterm follow up of the implant.
Our clinic is also the only clinic in Ottawa to provide evaluation with the Ostell ISQ which can measure implant stability with minute electromagnetic measurements and reduces the risk of trauma to a healing implant.