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 Dental implants are the ideal way to replace a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. As a periodontist, Dr. Comfort specializes in placing dental implants. Additionally, many of the implants we place are metal-free zirconia or a zirconia-titanium alloy, which provide several benefits including enhanced biocompatibility, esthetics, and strength with reduced plaque-retention.  

 Sometimes a tooth gets to the point where an extraction may be necessary. Periodontists have extensive training in atraumatic extractions. By removing a tooth in an atraumatic way, patients can experience an improved recovery period and ideal healing for future tooth replacement. 

 Bone grafting is a procedure that re-builds bone structure. The bone graft material "tricks" the body to heal as if a broken bone was at the site.

 Crown-lengthening is a procedure that exposes more of the natural tooth structure hidden beneath the gum line. It may be performed for either biological/functional reasons or to improve the esthetics of your smile. 

 Dr. Comfort utilizes state-of-the-art dental lasers for treatment of gum disease. Laser treatment is a conservative, minimally invasive approach to controlling gum disease. 

Everyone has an air-filled bone chamber above their upper back teeth that is lined by a flexible membrane. This air-filled chamber expands when upper back teeth are missing. This sinus expansion eliminates the available bone "foundation" available for implant placement. A sinus lift is a procedure where bone graft material is placed between the sinus membrane and the remaining bone to re-build the necessary foundation for implant placement. 

 Gum recession exposes the root of the tooth. The tooth root is much softer than the enamel-covered crown. An exposed tooth root is very prone to cavities, temperature sensitivity, and continued recession. Gum grafting can reduce the risk of all of the above. 

 The amazing thing about implants is that it is impossible for them to get cavities. However, implants are actually more likely to get gum disease than natural teeth. Treating gum disease around an implant is much more complicated than treating gum disease around natural teeth. Periodontists have extensive training in treating gum disease around implants, and Dr. Comfort utilizes the most current treatment protocols for this treatment. 

Many people have had traumatic experiences in a dental office. It is Dr. Comfort's mission to allow patients to receive the care they need without unnecessary anxiety. All levels of sedation are offered at Comfort Periodontics to create a safe, "comfort"able treatment experience.