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Marketta Hormia

Finland
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 22.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.9
  • Total Questions 9
 I am a Periodontist living and working at my private office in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. I am an international member of the American Academy of Periodontology. I have a Ph.D degree and a long background in research and teaching at the University of Helsinki and at the University of Turku, Finland. I function as an adjunct Professor at these Universities. I have also worked as a visiting scientist at the Scripps Clinic and research Foundation, la Jolla, CA. I can answer any question in the fields of dentistry and periodontics.

David Scharf

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Response Time(hr) 59.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 70.7
  • Total Questions 195
 I am a board Certified periodontist which means that I am an expert in treating gum disease (periodontal disease) and placing dental implants. I can answer questions related to treating gum disease, bleeding gums, maintaining healthy gums, and structural issues with the gums such as recession, to gummy a smile, crown lengthening etc. I am also certified in Laser Periodontal therapy which allows me to treat gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel. I can address those questions as well.

Bryan M. Siegelman, DDS

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 8.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 35.5
  • Total Questions 110
 I can answer any question relating to the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. I can also answer questions relating to the placement and restoration of dental implants.

John Kong, DDS, Diplomate ABP

U.S.
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  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 I am a board-certified periodontist and an expert on dental implants. I can answer questions related to the treatment of periodontitis (gum disease), dental implants, sinus lifts, bone grafts, gum grafts, surgical exposure of teeth, and minor orthodontics.

Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.68
  • Clarity of Response 9.37
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Response Time(hr) 13.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.5
  • Total Questions 199
 I am a board certified Periodontist available to answer questions about periodontal disease and its treatment, gum recession, and treatment options. The use of laser treatment for gum disease. The use of implants to replace lost teeth, rapid orthodontics, also called PAOO or Wilckodontics(tm).

Recent Answers

2012-01-28 gum disease:

Scott, given that you just had 4 hours of dental work done it would stand to reason that if you had gum disease the dentist working on you would certainly know that. Sometimes having dental work done can

2012-01-18 dental implants:

I would recommend that the whole team plan your case together.  If the orthodontist feel he can move the canines then that would be my first choice of what to do.  If the case can be done and look good

2012-01-16 Advanced periondontal disease:

Colette, unfortunately Implant dentistry is not an inexpensive treatment option.  I will tell you that it costs the dentist about $350 just for the implant, and then laboratory fees for the attachment

2012-01-13 Gum graft following Dental Implant Placement:

I have a former employee who moved to Myrtle Beach.  I emailed her and she recommended a periodontist named Dr. Fournier in Myrtle Beach. Her# is 843-650-7171. There is not one best material to use for

2011-12-24 inflamed gums:

I am sorry for the delayed response as I am on vacation.  Without examing you it's hard to tell what may be going on, but it is not unusual for you to have something going on that a general dentist is

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