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Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Periodontists Drs. Zalewsky & Daru and their team offer a range of treatment options for patients with gum disease, missing teeth, and oral health problems that are preventing you from achieving a beautiful, comfortable smile. Our practice provides top-notch periodontal care, helping to preserve damaged teeth and restore smiles in Washington D.C. and Alexandria, VA.
Our state-of-the-art practice brings patients the best new technologies in a relaxing and peaceful environment. With soft blankets, neck pillows, and personal movie screens, we'll keep your treatment experience as pleasant as possible. For your convenience, we provide services at our Washington DC and Alexandria VA offices.
Periodontal Treatments
From basic scaling and root planing to the Pinhole surgical technique, your periodontists in Washington D.C., Alexandria, and Reston VA can do wonders for your smile's form and function. Drs. Zalewsky, Daru, and Fields provide a full range of periodontal and related treatments, including gum disease treatment, tooth extractions, dental implants, and preventive care.
Gingivectomy
When gum disease has advanced, it is necessary to remove diseased tissue. A gingivectomy eliminates the parts of the tissues where the bacteria thrive and the gums are reshaped into a natural and healthy position.
Osseous Surgery
This is necessary when the gum disease is advanced enough that the gums have receded from the teeth and it appears that the teeth and gums are no longer bonded.
Gum Grafting
When gums have receded or become misshapen due to gum disease, a gum graft may be the solution. This can be true for one teeth or several teeth.
Pinhole Surgical Technique
This is one of the newest surgical techniques in periodontics and is minimally invasive, fast, and effective. When gums have receded, a small hole is made to insert a small instrument, which can push healthier gums down to cover more tooth.
Tooth Extractions
Tooth Extraction is generally a last resort, since another procedure is required to replace the extracted tooth. Local anesthesia is applied when the tooth is extracted, after which the hole will be stitched or gauze will be placed to stop the bleeding.
Guided Tissue Regeneration
When gum disease has caused a loss of gum tissue and bone, these need to be replaced to keep your teeth in place and prevent further damage. Some treatments include grafting, stimulating proteins, membrane barriers, or bioactive growth factor gels.
Scaling and Root Planing
This is often the first step in treating gum disease, and should be done as soon as you or your dentist notice any signs of gum abnormalities. When pockets of bacteria begin to form around teeth and gums, plaque starts to build and intervention is needed.
LANAP
LANAP is a laser treatment which can be used around natural teeth to fight gum disease and eradicate infection, leaving healthy gum behind and minimizing the pockets that form around the teeth by encouraging the gums to reattach to the sides of the teeth. The laser can restore gum health without the need for surgery or stitches in the gums.
Periodontal Maintenance
Maintenance is key in with any procedure, and our custom treatment programs are designed to help you prevent any further damage with gum disease. If you have already been diagnosed with periodontal disease, we can help you stop its progress with an individualized plan.
Specialized Dentistry
From basic scaling and root planing to the Pinhole surgical technique, your periodontists in Washington D.C. and Alexandria, VA can do wonders for your smile's form and function. Drs. Zalewsky, Daru and Fields provide a full range of periodontal and related treatments, including gum disease treatment, tooth extractions, dental implants, and preventive care.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a procedure that is performed for patients who are unsatisfied with the ratio of their teeth and gums (also known as a gummy smile) and would like to improve the appearance of their smile.
Tooth Extraction
When teeth become damaged or begin to decay, the issue may be corrected with a filling; however, when a tooth suffers extreme damage, either due to decay, accident, or injury, it may be necessary for the tooth to be extracted.