Periodontology

Two dentists wearing blue scrubs working on patients mouth and looking at an ultrasoundThe Harvard Dental Center Faculty Practice offers high-quality periodontal and dental implant services provided by full-time Harvard School of Dental Medicine Faculty Members that are board-certified periodontists in Periodontology and Implant Surgery.

 

We are experts in diagnosing and treating different forms of periodontal peri-implant conditions utilizing both the latest non-surgical and surgical treatment options that are individually tailored for each patient.

 

Together with our team of hygienists, we strive for the maintenance of healthy teeth and its supporting bone and soft tissue structures. In cases where tooth replacement is necessary, our periodontists will perform tooth extractions, bone augmentations, dental implant placement and soft tissue grafting procedures prior to implant restorations. In addition, we are experts in treating ailing or failing dental implants. Our team provides counseling for patients with certain systemic conditions that are known to affect periodontal status.

Treatment options:
 

  • Non-surgical Treatments
    • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Dental Laser Treatment
    • Local and Systemic Antibiotics
    • Occlusal (Bite) Adjustment
  • Surgical Treatments
    • Periodontal Pocket Reduction Procedure
    • Esthetic Soft tissue Grafting
    • Crown Lengthening
    • Bone and Soft Tissue Augmentation Procedures
    • Growth Factor Mediated Treatments
    • Biopsies
  • Dental Implant Treatments
    • Single to Multiple Dental Implants
    • Full-Mouth Dental Implants
    • Advanced Bone and Sinus Augmentation procedures
  • Cosmetic Procedures
    • Gummy Smile Treatments