MAINLINE DENTAL ARTS
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Targeted 3-to-4 Month Professional Recare to Prevent Periodontal Disease Recurrence
Once a patient has been treated for periodontitis (through scaling and root planing or surgical therapy), standard routine 6-month preventative dental cleanings are no longer sufficient. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition—much like diabetes or hypertension—that requires ongoing, specialized Periodontal Maintenance to remain in remission.
Scientific research shows that pathogenic subgingival bacteria repopulate and form destructive colonies within 90 to 120 days after a deep cleaning. By scheduling specialized periodontal maintenance visits every 3 to 4 months, we disrupt these bacterial biofilms before they can reinfect the root surfaces and trigger renewed bone destruction.
At Main Line Dental Arts, our dedicated clinical dental hygienists monitor pocket depths, assess dental implants, and apply gentle therapeutic debridement tailored to your specific periodontal profile.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
We assess pocket measurements around every tooth and implant, comparing them against previous visits to identify any early warning signs of disease reactivation.
Ultrasonic and hand instruments remove soft and hardened deposits above and below the gumline, paying careful attention to root furcations and implant collars.
Deep sulci are irrigated with therapeutic antimicrobial solutions or treated with gentle diode laser energy to sterilize bacterial breeding grounds.
We review your daily brushing, flossing, and interdental tools, making personalized adjustments to ensure effortless home maintenance.
Disrupts aggressive anaerobic bacterial colonies every 90 days before they re-establish.
Maintains current bone levels, ensuring natural teeth and implants remain firm.
Catches recurring pocket deepening, cracked fillings, or decay before symptoms arise.
We coordinate recare schedules with your family general dentist for complete oral health.
Practical instructions to ensure an anxiety-free visit and smooth, rapid healing.
What to expect from your initial specialist consultation through complete recovery.
Comprehensive 6-point periodontal charting per tooth to assess pocket depths and bone loss stages.
Deep ultrasonic debridement, scaling, root planing, and therapeutic antimicrobial decontamination.
Follow-up check 4 to 6 weeks later to measure pocket depth reduction and gum reattachment.
Personalized 3-month periodontal maintenance cleanings to keep infection in permanent remission.
Periodontists undergo 3 additional years of accredited university surgical residency beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on jawbone biology, tissue regeneration, and micro-precision implant placement. We partner closely with your family dentist to deliver lasting clinical excellence.
Our board-certified periodontists, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin, are here to help restore your oral health with compassionate, personalized care.
