Advanced Periodontal Services & Technology – Farmington, CT
Smooth & Comfortable Experiences
We use our advanced periodontal services and technology in Farmington, CT to not only make your care as precise, efficient, and comfortable as possible, but it also helps make your periodontal treatment plan more transparent. Rather than just simply telling you what you need, we show you images of your mouth and explain what we’re seeing. Then, we can discuss your treatment options in detail. This way, you and your dentist are always on the same page, and you will know everything you need to decide what is best for you.
Digital X-Rays
When it comes to your smile, a lot goes on below the gum line that can’t be seen with the naked eye. But, with digital X-rays, we can capture high-resolution images of the roots of the teeth and nearby bone in a matter of seconds. Not only are digital X-rays significantly faster than traditional film, but the images are sharper as well, plus the process emits 80-90% less radiation by comparison.
CT/Cone Beam Scanner
With our CT/cone beam scanner, we can create an image that shows us all of your teeth, both jaws, and any adjacent oral structures in one picture. It takes several X-rays at multiple angles and pieces them together, giving us a 3D model of your entire mouth. This helps us gain a global perspective of your dental health so we can better plan for advanced treatments like implant placement.
Elemental Perioplast for Periodontal Surgery
This innovative technology supports faster healing and better comfort following a soft tissue graft to correct gum recession. The procedure involves harvesting healthy tissue from the roof of a patient’s mouth and placing it to restore the gum line where it has pulled back. Rather than suturing the donation site, we can place a thin, protective covering that is made of a special blend of infused polymers and zinc. It’s shaped by a patient’s bite to make it fully customized, takes just a few minutes to create, and drastically lowers the risk of infection while shielding the sensitive area. After wearing it for 24 hours, the patient can simply take it off when needed and doesn’t have to come back to have sutures removed like in the past.
Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) for Periodontal Surgery
We utilize Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) to expedite healing and regeneration following periodontal procedures. A-PRF is made using a small sample of the patient’s own blood and is rich in natural growth factors, and it’s placed on the treatment area to accelerate tissue repair, promote bone regeneration, and reduce inflammation. It speeds up recovery and gives the body exactly what it needs to rebuild and heal, creating a more robust result in less time, allowing a patient to complete treatments like dental implants in fewer visits. In our office, A-PRF is made under the supervision of a trained phlebotomist who received the BPS Perio Scholarship to make them an expert in this procedure.
