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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.
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
American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, American College of Dentists, Pennsylvania Dental Association
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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| Ed | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Alexa | 04/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Your response does make sense ..... |
| Matthew | 02/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Clearly, I have the worst dr. in ..... |
| scott | 01/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. :) |
| Colette | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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
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
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
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
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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