Archive for December, 2020

How do I care for my dental implants?

“How do I care for my dental implants?” “Will my dental implants be permanent?” “What do I do if there is a complication or problem with my dental implants?” These are some common questions asked because just like anything, our patients want to know about the long-term implications of tooth loss replacement through dental implants. […]

Charles F. Orth, DDS/PA
Periodontics and Implants

How do I care for my dental implants?

Root Coverage Grafting

Patients may look older than their years because their teeth appear to be too long ( long in the tooth). When gum tissue recedes or deteriorates it exposes the underlying root surface making the tooth longer. Gingival grafting included a variety of techniques that add gum tissue to the tooth to cover the exposed root surface. The addition of gum tissue returns the tooth to its natural (original) esthetic length. Below are examples of patients treated by Dr. Orth using root coverage gum grafting techniques at our office in Dallas, TX.