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Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed into your jaw which are used to hold crowns, bridges, or dentures. Dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth that are lost due to cavities, trauma, periodontal disease, or other reasons.
Periodontal plastic surgery can be performed to improve the aesthetics of your smile in certain situations. It can be considered for gummy smiles or uneven gum lines (crown lengthening), cover long/exposed teeth with new gums (soft tissue grafts), and augment the indentations in the gums where teeth were missing (ridge augmentation).
Periodontal disease damages the gum tissues that support and anchor teeth. When periodontal disease is left untreated, it can cause loosening and ultimately loss of teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Treatment begins with disinfecting the mouth by removing the plaque and calculus.
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