Long-term success of dental implants depends not just on bone integration but also on the health of surrounding gum tissue.

Smokers had less desirable long term results following periodontal plastic surgery than nonsmokers. The study followed 10 smokers and 10 non-smokers for two years to evaluate the effects of ...

Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive condition which can be successfully managed or even reversed. The earliest stage of gum disease, gingivitis, is characterized by red, swollen, & bleeding ...

Additionally, Dr. Sierakowski is an expert in delicate soft tissue micro-surgery used to treat all forms of gum recession, including the minimally-invasive Pinhole® Surgical Technique™.

Services Offered The 1917 Dental Clinic offers routine cleanings and check-ups, comprehensive oral evaluations, fillings, crowns and bridges, minor oral surgery, periodontal therapy, soft tissue ...

Soft-tissue removal would most likely be billed as code D4212 (Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty to allow access for restorative procedure, per tooth). Most payers consider soft-tissue removal part of the ...

ChatGPT struggles with detailed answers to specialised queries around smoking and oral health, according to a new study.

A newly developed robot is capable of performing soft-tissue surgery, and indeed performed better on tests than a human surgeon. Michelle Starr Science editor Michelle Starr is CNET's science ...