Smilebuilderz in Lancaster, is proud to have two leading periodontists on staff, Dr. Moe & Dr. John Nikas (click for their bios)
They both treat various periodontal diseases, usually involving bacterial infection of the gums, but also they evaluate and treat patients seeking cosmetic gum contouring or the minor surgery involved in the critical specialty of providing dental implants.
Periodontics is that branch of Dentistry that involves the care and treatment of the supporting structures of the teeth, the gums (gingva), the jaw (alveolar bone), the root, and what is called the periodontal ligament. The word periodontic comes from two Greek words, peri, meaning around: and, odons, meaning tooth.
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Periodontal procedures involve both surgical and non-surgical methodologies.
A periodontist, therefore, is a dentist who specializes in treating structural issues and diseases of the periodontium; i.e. the entire area surrounding the tooth..
Due to a periodontist’s unique knowledge of tissue structure, soft tissue management, and the anatomy of the oral structures including bony topography, periodontists like Dr. Moe and Dr. Nikas are excellent choices for dental implant surgeons.
In cosmetic dentistry, a periodontist has the ability to improve soft tissue symmetry, color, tone, and the quality of tissue available through a myriad of techniques generally called gum contouring.
The relationship of periodontics to both dental implant surgery and significant areas of cosmetic dentistry, is another reason that the Smilebuilderz idea of having all these dental specialties under one roof makes so much sense. Bringing this holistic idea to the practice of dentistry in Lancaster, PA is what Smilebuilderz is all about!
For a much more detailed description of periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) and its causes click on this link at the American Academy of Periodontology. This page will open in a separate window. To return to this site simply close out that window.
