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Bryan M. Siegelman, DDS

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I have been practicing Perioodontics for the past 20 years. I limit my practice to periodontics and implant dentistry. I am a diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. I am in private practice in Pennsylvania and am on staff at the local hospital in my home town. My practice website is www.gumsolutions.com

Organizations

American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, American College of Dentists, Pennsylvania Dental Association

Education/Credentials

I have a BS from Muhlenberg College, I did a general practice residency at St. Joeseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. I received my DDS degree and specialty certificate from the University of Maryland Dental School.

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Ed05/18/12101010 
Alexa04/24/12101010Thank you. Your response does make sense .....
Matthew02/20/12101010Clearly, I have the worst dr. in .....
scott01/30/12101010Thanks. :)
Colette01/16/12101010 

Recent Answers from Bryan M. Siegelman, DDS

2012-05-17 A single 6mm pocket:

Ed, it is important to understand exactly what a pocket depth means.  It is basically the measurement from where the gum tissue begins and where it attaches to the root.  Measurements that are greater

2012-04-21 #24 Gum graph/Labial Frenectomy:

Doug, doing a gum graft and a frenectomy at the same time is routinely done and is the standard of care.  I cannot recall ever doing this as two separate procedures.  Thus your concern that they should

2012-03-23 Gum disease but no plaque? Confused...:

Amanda, before I answer your question I need to have a little more information:    How old are you?  Do you smoke, and if yes how much?  Was there a period of time when you didn't go to the dentist?  are

2012-02-20 gum regeration time period:

Matthew, without really knowing what the condition of your mouth was prior to treatment it's hard for me to tell you exactly whether or not this procedure "took".  However, by definition osseous surgery

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

 

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