Fifth Avenue Periodontics

                                                         

Guided tissue regeneration or GTR for short is a surgical procedure that is routinely performed in our office.  It is performed during osseous surgery with bone grafting, and is a way to maximize bone fill in a periodontal defect.

Learn more about dental implants at our Manhattan practice, a versatile treatment that can be used to correct a variety of dental concerns with aesthetically pleasing results.

Manhattan cosmetic dentist Clifford S. Melnick offers laser gum treatment to his New York patients who wish to correct their “gummy” smiles.

 

Our Manhattan, New York cosmetic dentistry practice utilizes lasers in scaling and planing treatment.

In the following blog post, our Manhattan restorative dentists review some of the most common causes of tooth loss.

Gum disease has a few different stages, beginning with gingivitis and ending with advanced periodontitis. Let’s look at what each of these stages entails and how they can be identified and treated effectively.

The oral cavity can be a barometer of the health of the body.  Many systemic diseases can be diagnosed by observing changes in the oral cavity.

Getting dental implants takes several months, but the results are excellent. It takes this long to ensure proper integration of the dental implants and the natural structures of your mouth.

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Implants help maintain bone height and function. If bone is not in function, it tends to resorb over time. Read more...