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Periodontist Charles Adelson — Serving Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, South Florida — Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, and More
Through his skill and dedication, periodontist Charles Adelson sets apart our practice serving the Fort Lauderdale and Tamarac area. South Florida residents who need dental implants, crown lengthening, or related treatments, know to visit the Adelson Institute for Aesthetics and Implant Dentistry. Read more about our periodontal services below.
- Dental Implants
- Immediate Dental Implants
- Cosmetic Gum Lift (Gum Contouring)
- Sinus and Bone Grafting
- Crown Lengthening
- Ridge Augmentation
- Osseous Surgery
Dental Implants
Lifelike and durable, dental implants are a truly superior tool for replacing missing teeth and restoring a smile’s beauty. Topped with crowns that are custom-crafted out of durable porcelain, dental implants are titanium posts that Dr. Charles Adelson places in the patient’s jaw. The jaw bone and gums readily grow around this titanium post during a process called osseointegration, lending the dental implant long-term strength and stability.
Dental implants can give you many years of attractive, worry-free smiles. Because they are extremely durable and can mimic the appearance and function of lost teeth, dental implants are a favorite among patients and dentists alike. They are truly state-of-the-art dental restorations with virtually none of the drawbacks of earlier methods of replacing missing teeth.
*Actual Patients of the Adelson Institute for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Immediate Dental Implants
In some cases, our periodontist can place your dental implant immediately after your extraction. This technique eliminates the time normally spent waiting for the dental implant’s titanium anchor to become integrated into your jaw bone. Thus, immediate dental implants are much more convenient: in just one appointment, you can have a tooth extracted and a new implant placed, then leave our office with a beautiful, fully functioning restoration.
At your consultation, be sure to ask Dr. Charles Adelson whether you are a candidate for immediate dental implants. Contact our Tamarac cosmetic dentistry office, conveniently located near Fort Lauderdale in South Florida, to learn more abut dental implants or immediate dental implants, or to schedule your consultation.
Cosmetic Gum Lift (Gum Contouring)
Do you have a ‘‘gummy” smile and teeth that look too short? Are your gums uneven? A gummy smile can be a product of heredity or of certain medications and medical conditions. Regardless of the cause, cosmetic dentistry can address the cosmetic problems associated with this type of smile.
If the beauty of your smile is obstructed by uneven or excessive gums, you may be a candidate for a cosmetic gum lift, also known as gum contouring. During a gum lift, our periodontist, Dr. Charles Adelson, gently and artistically shapes the gums in order to frame, rather than obstruct, the patient’s teeth. Gum lifts are simple and quick procedures — typically, they take less than an hour, and patients can return to daily activities immediately. This procedure can also be combined with smile makeover techniques such as porcelain veneers or teeth whitening for a stunning new look.
Entrust your smile to experienced periodontist Dr. Charles Adelson. Contact our implant dentist today if you are interested in a cosmetic gum lift.
Sinus and Bone Grafting
The success of a dental implant is largely dependent on the condition of the bone at the site of the implant. Unfortunately, injury or periodontal disease can cause bone loss in the jaw. In addition, bone loss can occur naturally at the site of a lost tooth, which is why it is important to replace missing teeth soon after they are lost.
There are several different bone grafting techniques, as well as an array of high-tech materials that have made the procedure more successful than ever. Regardless of which tools are used, though, the goal of bone grafting is the same: to replace lost bone, or to add to existing bone, in order to give sufficient structural support to a dental implant.
In some cases, our periodontist can recognize the need for bone grafting surgery during the preoperative examination of a patient who is considering dental implants. In other cases, the need for bone grafting does not become clear until dental implant surgery has begun. Whatever the case, we make sure that our patients are educated at every step of the procedure so that they can make informed decisions and receive dental implants they can enjoy for life.
Sinus Grafting
In some situations, a periodontist might find that a patient’s sinus cavity intrudes on the area where a dental implant needs to be placed. Sinus cavities, which are hollow pockets of air located within the bones of the skull, do not provide sufficient support for dental implants; therefore, a periodontist may place bone or material that stimulates bone growth at the site so that the dental implant can have a strong foundation. There are several methods of preparing the sinuses for a dental implant, but all require a waiting period while the bone graft grows and becomes solid enough to withstand biting and chewing forces over the long term.
Periodontist Charles Adelson has served the Fort Lauderdale, South Florida area for years. He is committed to placing dental implants that are beautiful and can last a lifetime. In cases where bone or sinus grafting is necessary for dental implant surgery, we urge patients to focus on the end goal: a beautiful, fully functional smile that will give them increased confidence and quality of life.
Crown Lengthening
A solid, successful porcelain crown placement requires that there be a sufficient amount of tooth structure rising above the surrounding gum tissue. After an injury or severe decay, however, something less than the requisite two millimeters of tooth may remain, making crown lengthening a necessity.
Crown lengthening is a simple procedure performed right here in our office by Dr. Charles Adelson. After the procedure, your gums will be allowed to heal for about six weeks, and then the porcelain crown can be placed. If you are interested in crown lengthening or another service provided by periodontist Charles Adelson, contact our office near Fort Lauderdale, South Florida today.
Ridge Augmentation
When a tooth is lost, an indentation typically forms in the gums and jawbone at the site. This indentation can look unnatural, but there are ways of dealing with the problem. Ridge augmentation is a procedure that is helpful in restoring a natural appearance. In addition, ridge augmentation is sometimes used to add support before a dental implant is placed.
Osseous Surgery
Periodontal disease can cause the alveolar bones — the bone structures surrounding the teeth — to become irregular in shape. Periodontal surgery, also known as osseous surgery, seeks to smooth out bone defects and correct irregularities. This process also helps eliminate the gum pockets that are the trademark of periodontal disease.
Osseous surgery may involve any of a few different treatments. Periodontist Charles Adelson may remove tartar from the gum pockets, helping to control infection. He may also perform bone grafting when periodontal disease has created significant craters in the bone. In any case, osseous surgery is a relatively simple procedure that is performed under local anesthesia in less than an hour. When performed properly, it helps arrest periodontal disease by eliminating existing bacteria in the gum pockets and reducing gum pocket depth.
Periodontics at the Adelson Institute for Aesthetics and Implant Dentistry
Thanks to the expertise of periodontist Dr. Charles Adelson, the Adelson Institute is able to offer a truly comprehensive array of periodontal services. We treat all stages of gum disease through safe and effective periodontal surgery in our comfortable office. Please contact our periodontist to learn more about the periodontal services offered at our practice servng Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, and all of South Florida. We can help you with dental implants, bone grafting, and more.
Contact our periodontist practicing near Fort Lauderdale, South Florida, to learn more about dental implants or any other service we offer.
Adelson Institute For Aesthetics & Implant Dentistry
7737 North University Drive, Suite 207
Tamarac, Florida 33321
Phone: 954-721-6960
Fax: 954-721-9067