- Dental ExaminationDental implants integrate with the jawbone, keeping the bone healthy and preserved. Implants are esthetically pleasing and easy to keep clean. The patient will be able to brush and floss the implant just as if it were a real tooth. Dental cleanings and exams are still necessary just as usual. Schedule your appointment with our office today.
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- Teeth Cleaning
- CrownsWhen teeth appear too long or too short, procedures can be completed to create a beautiful smile. Esthetic crown lengthening can expose more of your teeth when they appear short or square. Soft tissue grafting can cover exposed roots and greatly bring back a natural smile. Dr. Wiland can correct this.
- Bridges
- Restorative DentistryPinhole gum surgery is a painless, non-invasive way of reversing gum recession. The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PSTâ„¢) is a procedure in which Dr. Wiland uses specialized instruments to make a small hole in your gum and add collagen material which stabilizes the area that has gum recession. The procedure takes only about an hour to complete and requires no scalpels, sutures, or grafting. PSTâ„¢ was developed and patented by John Chao, D.D.S. It has been featured in The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, one of the most prestigious dentistry journals in the world. Dr. Wiland has received special training directly from Dr. Chao in this technique.
- Periodontal SurgeryWhile gum disease can have serious consequences, options for treating it are now less invasive and more convenient than ever before thanks to the PerioLase
- DenturesIt is a button-like fitting called a locator abutment. It allows for a partial denture or a complete denture to be held in place very securely by snapping in place. People function very well with and can also remove the dentures to easy cleaning.
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- Oral SurgeryThe removal of the lingual frenum, which is under the tongue, is called a lingual frenectomy. A lingual frenectomy is often performed for patients who are “tongue-tied†. Immediately after this minor oral surgery, the tongue has increased mobility and can extend out of the mouth. This procedure can help improve speech and promote proper tooth arch development in growing children.
- Gum SurgeryThe pinhole surgical technique is recommended when there is a band of gum tissue, but the gum has pulled away from the tooth. This can cause tooth sensitivity, an unesthetic smile and sometimes the loss of the tooth. The Pinhole Surgical Technique is the latest treatment available for gum recession. Dr. Wiland understands your smile is not only a noticeable aesthetic feature, but it is also an important social indicator. As one of the first ways new and old friends determine your mood and decide to interact is your smile. Hiding your smile because of gum recession can effect your social life, as well as your physical health. The latest available treatment for gum recession, pinhole gum rejuvenation, allows you to smile again without the hassle or downtime of traditional gum surgery.
- Osseous SurgeryPocket reduction can be successfully accomplished through a procedure known as osseous surgery. During this periodontal procedure, the pockets are eliminated or reduced by removing gum tissue and reshaping uneven bone. Reduced pockets and a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care are critical in preventing the further progression of periodontal disease, and helping to maintain your healthy smile!
- Tooth ExtractionsWhen a tooth is removed, sometimes there is an inadequate amount of bone where the tooth use to be (the tooth socket). A socket bone graft can be done to correct this problem. A socket bone graft or socket preservation graft is a type of bone graft that is done in the extraction socket of a tooth. After a tooth is removed, the socket will not always maintain its shape, but can shrink and collapse. A socket graft provides more bone than what you would otherwise would have after the socket heals for about 4 months. It prevents the shrinking of bone as the area heals and maintains the height and width of bone in the area where the tooth use to be.
- Ridge AugmentationA ridge is an area in the mouth where teeth have been removed. Different ridges have different shapes and sizes. Some ridges are thin and flat, while others are thick and tall. When teeth are removed and a socket preservation graft is not performed, sometimes the area where the teeth were present will collapse and shrink as it heals resulting in a very small, narrow ridge. A ridge augmentation procedure can be completed to increase the thickness and height of bone in this area. With the proper thickness and height of bone, dental implants can be placed. Dental implants cannot be placed unless there is enough bone height and thickness. Bone grafts purchased from a tissue bank or synthetic bone can be used with a special membrane. The area heals for about 6-9 months. Implants are then placed.
- Bone GraftingBone grafting is a procedure to increase the amount of bone that is available for implant placement. It can be done at different times during treatment.