Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Not everyone is a good candidate for implants. Dr. Kuznia and Dr. Storch will evaluate several factors to determine what the best treatment options are for you. First, they will conduct a thorough medical history. Next, they will administer an intra-oral exam. Lastly, they will complete an extensive radiographic survey with a three-dimensional computerized tomography (CT) Scan to ensure the implant has enough bone support and can be placed in the proper orientation. Sometimes, there is insufficient bone for implant placement. If this is your situation, our surgeons have trained extensively in bone augmentation procedures.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning

Restorative

• Crowns
  Crown Lengthening procedure in Jacksonville is performed by a periodontist in order to expose tooth structure for restorative procedures. Often times, teeth may be too short too hold a crown. Other times trauma, fracture, or decay below the gumline may make the tooth difficult to restore. The crown lengthening procedure solves all of these problems.
• Bridges
• Restorative Dentistry
  As the name implies, full mouth reconstruction refers to rebuilding and/or replacing all of the teeth in a patient’s mouth. Full mouth reconstructions combine esthetics with the science of restorative dentistry to improve the health, function, and beauty of the mouth.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Dental implants can be used for many applications. If you're looking for a single tooth replacement in Jacksonville, there is not a more natural alternative.  A dental implant-supported crown allows normal oral hygiene procedures as opposed to a tooth-borne bridge which requires special flossing techniques. Unlike with a bridge, where adjacent teeth are shaved down to accommodate the prosthesis, an implant does not rely on adjacent teeth for support. For this reason, bridges show an increased possibility of decay or nerve irritation that would require a root canal.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  Once periodontitis has caused bone loss and pocketing, additional procedures may be necessary to arrest the disease process.  Traditionally, periodontal surgery included cutting and sewing the gum tissues, which resulted in significant post-treatment discomfort and longer looking teeth. Now, we have an alternative!

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Removable Dentures are widely known to cause frustration and discomfort for their owners. This is because over time, the bone and gum support for the denture decreases drastically, changing the way their dentures fit.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Tooth loss can occur from a variety of causes: gum disease, decay, trauma, and many others. Dental implants are the most natural way to replace missing teeth. They are designed to be a foundation for replacement teeth that provides the full functionality of confident eating, normal speech and a beautiful smile.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Gum Surgery
  Laser Dentistry has become a necessity for dentistry and revolutionized the way periodontists view gum disease treatment. Modern Periodontics is the largest Periodontal specialty office providing the LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure), or Laser Gum Surgery in Jacksonville.
• Osseous Surgery
  Periodontal disease treatments, or Periodontal Therapy, always begins with a conservative approach. Dr. Kuznia and Dr. Storch will seek surgical care only to those sites where it is absolutely necessary. In periodontal surgery, the gum tissue is carefully folded back to reveal the infected tooth roots and damaged bone. After thorough debridement of the defects, the bone loss is evaluated. The size, shape, and severity of the bone defect determine what treatment is necessary. Either osseous surgery or periodontal regeneration can be utilized, and sometimes a combination of these procedures are used.
• Tooth Extractions
  Before this happens. The most effective time for this is during a tooth extraction. During this procedure, the body normally forms a blood clot in a large empty space. After the wound contracts during healing, the bony ridge has become much smaller, possibly too small for an implant. When we perform grafting, wound contraction is prevented, leaving the bone ridge in its original shape and ready for an implant. If you'd like to learn more about bone grafting for dental implants, Jacksonville & surrounding areas contact us today at one of our four convenient locations.
• Ridge Augmentation
  Sometimes the bone is severely reduced by trauma, infection or extended time without a tooth. When this occurs, that bone needs to be rebuilt in a process called Ridge Augmentation. For this, bone graft materials must be placed under the gum tissue and shaped into the form of the original bone. A dissolvable membrane is used to keep the bone graft protected. Sometimes, biological growth factors may be added to enhance the bone growth. Dr. Kuznia and Dr. Storch typically wait between 4 and 6 months before augmented bone is ready to hold a dental implant.
• Bone Grafting
  Wilckodontics. This surgical procedure can make orthodontic treatment 3 to 4 times faster than conventional orthodontic therapy! The process involves using the inflammation created during the surgery to boost the healing response.  After initially softening the bone for tooth movement, bone grafting helps the bone heal thicker than before and allows for more movement in shorter time. Call Modern Periodontics today to see if you are a candidate for this cutting edge procedure.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  What if Jacksonville orthodontics didn't have to take so long? Our periodontists in Jacksonville, FL are certified in Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO), or
• Braces
  Orthodontic treatments like braces help move teeth that are misaligned or that do not fit together correctly. Our periodontists work with your orthodontist in several ways to help keep your mouth healthy.

General

• General Dentistry
  She completed postgraduate training of a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency and an additional three-year residency in Periodontics at the National Naval Medical Center ("The President’s Hospital") in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kuznia finished her naval career as the Periodontist for NAS Jacksonville. Dr. Kuznia remains in active service in the Naval Reserves. She resides in Jacksonville with her husband and three children.