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Connective tissue grafting is a procedure designed to treat areas where significant recession of gum tissue has occurred, exposing the root surfaces of the involved teeth. Recession can cause many problems, including an esthetically compromised smile and increased sensitivity and discomfort. It can also lead to pr

oblems such as root decay.

Connective tissue grafting covers the area of recession with your own gum tissue. It is highly successful and provides excellent esthetic

results.

Alloderm® Grafting has the same goal as connective tissue grafting -- to treat areas of recessed gum tissue. The difference is that instead of using the patient’s own tissue for grafting, we use an alternative known as Alloderm that also provides excellent results.

If you'd like to learn more about gum grafting procedures, watch our youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKcV44gUSQ .

You can also visit www.drnemeth.com or call 248.357.3100

to learn more about Michigan gum disease treatment.

Michigan Periodontist, Dr. Joseph Nemeth uses lasers in his Southfield periodontal practice to treat various oral health issues. Oakland County laser treatments include periodontal therapy, frenectomy, removal of oral lesions and gummy smile treatments and much much more.

Lasers add a valuable dimension to periodontal care because of the particular advantages they offer:

• Lasers have an antibacterial effect that helps disinfect periodontal pockets.
• Lasers minimize bleeding and promote faster healing.
• Lasers enhance patient comfort, with many patients experiencing little or no discomfort during therapy or afterward during healing.

As a pioneer in the use of lasers in periodontics, Dr. Joseph R. Nemeth & Associates has a wide array of laser technologies available for patient care. Lasers have many applications in periodontics. In some instances laser therapy can be used as the primary treatment method, and in others it is used as an adjunct to surgical periodontal procedures.

Case Study #1 - Laser Frenectomy

Before - Patient needed both a lingual (tongue tied) and labial (lip side) frenectomy.












During Procedure - These pictures show the both frenectomies immediately after using the laser. Notice how these areas, which are both very rich in blood vessels, have little to no bleeding during the procedure. Also notice that no sutures are needed. The area will heal quickly and with little pain.














After -The first photo shows how little tongue extension the patient has prior to the procedure. Notice how much more tongue extension the patient has immediately following the laser frenectomy.

To view more cases like this or to learn more about laser procedures, visit http://www.drnemeth.com/ or call Joseph Nemeth, DDS & Associates, specialists in periodontics and dental implants, at 248.357.3100.