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.
Advanced Pocket Reduction, Regenerative Flap Surgery, and Bone Regeneration
When periodontal disease progresses beyond the reach of non-surgical cleanings, deep bacterial pockets (typically 5mm or deeper) form beneath the gumline. In these subterranean environments, aggressive anaerobic bacteria multiply rapidly, continuously destroying supporting bone and periodontal ligaments.
Periodontal Gum Surgery (also referred to as pocket reduction surgery or osseous surgery) allows our board-certified periodontists to gently fold back the gum tissue, directly visualize and eradicate deep calcified tartar deposits, smooth damaged bone defects, and place regenerative bone grafts and barrier membranes.
At Main Line Dental Arts, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin employ minimally invasive microsurgical techniques and laser-assisted protocols to reduce pocket depths, eliminate bleeding, and secure the long-term survival of your natural teeth.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
Under local anesthesia, the gum tissue is gently separated slightly from the tooth, providing clear visibility of the infected root surface and irregular bone topography.
All subterranean tartar, bacterial toxins, and granulation tissue are painstakingly removed using ultrasonic scalers and lasers.
Irregular bone craters that harbor bacteria are smoothed, and bioactive bone particulate or enamel matrix proteins (Emdogain) are placed into deep defects to stimulate real bone regrowth.
The gum tissue is repositioned snugly against the tooth at a healthier level and secured with tiny sutures, dramatically reducing pocket depth and facilitating easy daily cleaning.
Transforms unmanageable 6-8mm infected pockets into healthy, cleanable 2-3mm sulci.
Bioactive bone grafts stimulate the body to rebuild lost bone and connective tissue.
Eliminates the chronic progressive infection that causes teeth to loosen and fall out.
Allows standard brushing and flossing to reach all tooth surfaces effectively.
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.
