Periodontal Surgical Procedures
If not treated, periodontal disease may advance and destroy the bone supporting some or all teeth. This damage is usually without major symptoms until it is too late. Now, however, it is possible to regenerate lost bone to prevent such damage. An office surgery is performed using a local anesthetic which is designed to both clean out the infection present and to graft bone to repair areas involving serious loss. The patient is comfortable during this procedure and is usually well enough to return to work the next day. The long-term success of this procedure is excellent.

Implant Dentistry
Since 1989 we have used dental implants to replace missing upper and lower teeth. These small man-made titanium tooth-root replacements can be anchored in the jawbone to support a crown. The implant serves as the foundation for the artificial tooth. The success rate for the procedure is an outstanding 98% long term. This form of dentistry is performed in the office with a local anesthetic. Most patients can return to work the next day and sometimes they can receive their new teeth in a matter of hours.

Sedation
For those patients who are anxious about receiving dental treatment or who require more extensive treatment in one long session, Dr. Landy offers complete sedation. With privileges at area hospitals, we can provide safe treatment with an attending medical anesthesiologist. In these situations, the patient arrives in the morning and returns home in the early afternoon. Patients return to work the next day.