Dr Kuljeet Mehta Specialist in Periodontics

Periodontics

London, UK

020 7580 2294

PERIODONTAL SERVICES

• Treatment Methods
• Scaling and Root Planing
• Aesthetic Gum Grafting for Receding Gums
  • Connective Tissue Graft
• Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
• Aesthetic Crown Lengthening
• Periodontal (Flap/Osseous) Surgery
• Bone Regeneration
• Bone Grafting
• Ridge Preservation
• Periodontal Maintenance

Treatment Methods for Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Dr. Mehta's practice provides a variety of non-surgical and surgical periodontal services. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are very conservative in our treatment recommendations and limit surgery to the areas where it is absolutely necessary.

Many times, the early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with non-surgical periodontal therapy. Even in severe cases, non-surgical periodontal therapy often precedes surgical therapy. This is done to improve the overall tissue quality prior to surgery and also to help limit the areas requiring surgery.

How is periodontal disease treated?

Periodontal therapy is best carried out in systematic treatment phases:

The Hygienic Phase of Therapy: The initial Hygienic phase of therapy is aimed at arresting disease, resolving inflammation and reducing number and depths of pockets. This meticulous deep cleaning of the gums will be carried under local anaesthetic on sections of the mouth at a time by Dr Mehta. 

For many patients deep cleaning in conjunction with the appropriate maintenance care will be sufficient to control the disease. However, in advanced cases of periodontal disease with a large number of deep pockets, the improvement after deep cleaning alone may not be enough. A second phase of therapy may include minor surgery to gain access to deep areas for cleaning and reshaping.

The Corrective Phase of Therapy: This phase of therapy aims at treating teeth with residual deep pockets following the Hygienic phase. This aim at restoring your function and aesthetics.

The decision regarding what type of further periodontal therapy may be needed, and on how many sites, should be made after the effect of the initial phase of therapy has been evaluated. The time lapse between finishing the initial phase of therapy and this evaluation may vary from 2-6 months.
Periodontal surgery is aimed at reducing the pockets further and achieving a situation which allows you to clean between the teeth more easily.

 After completion of periodontal therapy, Dr Mehta carry out any final cosmetic improvements or replacement of missing teeth by dental implants. Ideally, removable dentures should be avoided since they lead to further plaque retention and an increased risk of recurrence of gum disease.

Combination Procedures: A combination of periodontal procedures can result in a beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health - your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence. More...

Reasons for Combination Procedures: Dr Mehta may use several different types of procedures to build a framework for perfect smile. Often times, periodontal plastic surgery lays the foundation for further cosmetic enhancements by your general dentist. More...