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Dental Implants by a Periodontist: The Specialist Advantage
When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, the success of your dental implant depends entirely on the health of the foundation: your gums and your jawbone. While many dentists place implants, a Periodontist is a dental specialist who has undergone years of advanced training focused exclusively on these supporting structures.
At Gardens Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer our patients the unique advantage of having a specialist perform their surgery. Dr. Jesse Lemoine, our in-house periodontist, combines surgical precision with a deep understanding of soft tissue biology.
This ensures that your implant isn't just placed securely, but that the gum tissue surrounding it is healthy, symmetric, and aesthetically natural, vital for a result that lasts a lifetime.
Why Choose a Periodontist for Your Implants?
Periodontists are often referred to as the "plastic surgeons of dentistry." Choosing a specialist like Dr. Lemoine for your implant placement offers distinct benefits, especially for complex cases:
Expertise in Gum Aesthetics: Placing the implant is only half the battle; making it look natural is the other. Dr. Lemoine specializes in managing the soft tissue to ensure the gumline around the implant looks exactly like a natural tooth, preventing the "grey shadow" or receding gums often seen with poorly planned implants.
Managing Bone Loss: If you have been missing a tooth for a long time or have suffered from gum disease, you may have lost bone. As a periodontist, Dr. Lemoine is an expert in bone grafting and sinus lifts, procedures often required to build a solid foundation for the implant.
Long-Term Health: Periodontists are the experts in preventing and treating peri-implantitis (infection around an implant). By starting your journey with a specialist, you ensure the biology of your implant is optimized for health from day one.
Complex Case Management: If you have a history of periodontal disease, diabetes, or other health factors, a periodontist is the safest choice to monitor your healing and ensure success.
PROCEDURE
The Specialist Implant Procedure
Our workflow is designed to ensure the highest level of safety and predictability.
Periodontal Evaluation: Dr. Lemoine begins with a comprehensive exam of your gums and bone levels using 3D imaging. We ensure any active gum disease is treated before surgery to prevent failure.
Site Preparation (If Needed): If the bone is thin, Dr. Lemoine may perform a bone graft. If the gum tissue is thin, a soft tissue graft may be used to bulk up the area for a better cosmetic result.
Precision Placement: Using 3D surgical guides, the implant is placed into the optimal position. This is often a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia or sedation.
Healing & Restoration: Once the implant has integrated with the bone, you will be ready for your final crown. Dr. Lemoine works closely with our cosmetic dentist, Dr. Almanzar, to ensure the final tooth is beautiful and functional.
TESTIMONIAL
Patient Success Story: The High Smile Line
Actual Patient Scenario
The Challenge: "Jessica," a 35-year-old professional, needed to replace a front tooth. She had a "high smile line," meaning her gums showed prominently when she smiled. She was terrified that the implant would look fake or that the gum would recede, leaving a dark line visible.
The Solution: She chose Dr. Lemoine for his periodontal expertise. He identified that her gum tissue was extremely thin. During the implant surgery, he performed a connective tissue graft to thicken the gums.
The Result: The result was flawless. The gum tissue draped perfectly around the new crown, mimicking her natural teeth. Jessica reported that even her close friends couldn't tell which tooth was the implant. She said, "The attention to the gum tissue made all the difference."
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