Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Oral cancer symptoms often do not occur until the cancer has progressed, which is why it is so important to schedule oral cancer screenings and regular examinations. During routine visits, our staff will provide a comprehensive examination that includes examining for indications of oral cancer. During the oral cancer screening process, we will examine the inside of your mouth to look for any abnormal tissue that may be indicative of precancerous or cancer conditions. Oftentimes a VELscope® will also be used, which is a handheld device that will cause oral mucosa to naturally fluoresce and identify suspicious lesions that may not be easily noticed otherwise.
• X-rays
  We will file your insurance claims, track your claims, follow-up on delayed claims, and help deal with insurance family plans. We want to help you maximize your benefits and will provide digital dental X-rays and a written diagnostic report should your insurance company have any questions about the services provided. We submit claims electronically, allowing for faster and more secure data transmission.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  To learn more about our clinic and services, or to schedule an appointment for an oral cancer screening, contact us today at (800) 639-5665 or fill out an online form.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Also, please let us know if you are on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) Or if you require medication prior to dental cleanings (i.e antibiotics for pre-med.)

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  Though gum contouring can be done strictly for cosmetic purposes, it is often performed as part of a larger mouth rehabilitation place, which may involve additional procedures such as bridges, porcelain veneers, fillings, or crowns. Prior to performing the gum contouring procedure, we will conduct a thorough examination of your oral health to determine any underlying conditions that need to be addressed, and take a 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan, which will provide us with 3D images of your bone, nerve pathways, soft tissues, and teeth, which allows us to make informed treatment decisions.
• Crowns
  An occlusal adjustment is a procedure that is performed in order to reorganize or adjust your occlusion (bite) to create an even redistribution of forces across dental arches, and to create a better position of the condyles in the fossae. Malocclusion may occur for several reasons, including an imbalanced match between the size of the person’s jaw and the size of their teeth, oral habits, such as thumb-sucking or tongue thrusting, missing teeth, congenital defects, or trauma. Malocclusion can also occur inadvertently, such as when a filling or crown has been placed and has a slightly incorrect contour, which in turn causes the jaws to make contact prematurely, and for the force of the bite to localize on one tooth. As a result of this slight malocclusion, over time this tooth become tenders due to the additional force, and the periodontal ligament becomes inflamed. Additional issues that can develop due to an uneven or incorrect bite include the following...
• Bridges
  During the tooth exposure process, we will do everything we can to ensure that you experience minimal discomfort, which is why we offer varying levels of sedation, including oral sedatives, nitrous oxide, and intravenous (IV) sedation. Once you are sedated, the tooth exposure procedure can begin. Facilitation of helping an exposed tooth erupt following tooth exposure can vary, ranging from placement of a bracket with a chain attached to surgical extraction of the impacted tooth. Surgical removal of extra or over-retained baby teeth or extraction of teeth that are preventing the tooth from erupting may also be necessary. There are several factors that will determine which treatment approach is best suited as part of the tooth exposure process, one of the most important being age. While natural eruption following tooth exposure is more likely in younger patients, in the case of older patients whose tooth or teeth have fused into position, it is likely that the only treatment option will be to extract the impacted tooth and begin to consider alternative replacement options, such as a crown, fixed bridge, or dental implant.

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
  Patients who have gum tissue overgrowth may be good candidates for a gingivectomy. Gingival overgrowth can develop due to certain medications, genetic predisposition, and most commonly, periodontal disease. Nearly 65 million Americans currently suffer from periodontal disease, an increasingly common inflammatory disease that is the leading cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease develops when bacterial plaque forms on your teeth and begins to attack your teeth and gums, creating deepened pockets in the space between your gums. These deepened pockets allow for more bacteria to accumulate, which in turn invade the bone and surrounding gums, weakening the foundation of your teeth and resulting in issues such as loosened teeth or teeth that need to be extracted.
• Deep Cleaning
  Periodontal maintenance is recommended for patients who have had or have periodontal disease. On average, it is recommended that patients schedule regular periodontal maintenance every three to six months, with more frequent visits being necessary for patients with advanced cases of periodontal disease or who are more likely to develop periodontal disease. During your periodontal maintenance appointment, we will perform a thorough examination of your gum pockets and provide a deep cleaning. Additional treatment will be provided if necessary.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A frenectomy is a very low-risk, outpatient treatment that is performed to correct frenum-related issues by simply clipping or removing the frenum. Frenectomies are usually performed for newborns to improve breastfeeding abilities. Frenectomies are also performed when the frenum is too short or tight, which will inhibit movement and make simple tasks such as talking or eating difficult. Frenectomies may also be performed as part of denture treatment to ensure a proper fit or also to address gum recession.
• Overdentures
  Patients with standard dentures often become frustrated at how much maintenance is required and find them to be inconvenient, unstable, and even painful. Unlike traditional dentures, which rest on your gums, implant-supported dentures are an overdenture held in place by strategically placed implants. Implant-supported dentures provide a superior level of stability and support, eliminate the need for denture adhesives, returns your ability to eat the foods you used to enjoy, and restores your bright, full smile. Implant-supported dentures are often recommended for patients missing all their teeth, but who still have enough jawbone to support an implant. If you do not have enough jawbone to support an implant-supported denture, it may be necessary to have a bone graft procedure prior to placement of the dental implant. Implant-supported dentures can either be fixed or removable.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  When you choose Pinellas Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, you are in expert, caring hands. We offer a wide range of oral health care services including Same Day Teeth®, traditional dental implants, and periodontal services.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Everything you need, all under one roof. Among oral surgery practices, we stand out because of our commitment to compassionate patient care, our world-renowned leadership in the field of education, and our use of the most cutting-edge technology available. We offer multiple forms of patient financing to make your care more affordable.
• Jaw Surgery
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• Osseous Surgery
  Prior to performing osseous surgery, we will conduct a thorough examination of your oral health to determine any underlying conditions that need to be addressed, and if necessary, take a 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan, which will provide us with 3D images of your bone, nerve pathways, soft tissues, and teeth, which allows us to make informed treatment decisions.
• Tooth Extractions
  Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most commonly performed tooth extraction procedures. The process will begin with a 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan, which will provide us with 3D images of your bone, nerve pathways, soft tissues, and teeth, and allows us to determine the positioning of your wisdom teeth. Prior to performing the procedure, a local anesthetic is administered along with IV sedation to ensure your comfort. Once you are sufficiently numbed, an incision is made in your gum line to provide us access to the wisdom tooth. Next, we will remove any bone covering the tooth and loosen connective tissue if necessary. Following this, we will use specialized surgical instruments to loosen the tooth, and if necessary, section it to be removed in pieces. Once the tooth has been removed, the area is stitched shut and the procedure will be complete.
• Ridge Augmentation
  Following a tooth extraction, a ridge augmentation can be performed to recreate the natural contour of the jaw and gums by placing bone graft material in the socket of the tooth. Once the area has healed and the size and shape of the alveolar ridge(s) is correct and tested to ensure it can provide sufficient structural integrity and stability, the dental implant can be placed.
• Bone Grafting
  A bone grafting procedure is an effective method of restoring jawbone tissue to restore proper functioning, and is commonly performed as part of the dental implant process. If jawbone deterioration has occurred to the point that a dental implant cannot be adequately supported, a small incision is made to gain access to the site where the bone graft is then placed. Once the bone graft is in proper position, a membrane is placed over the graft (GTR) to facilitate the bone repair process, and the area is stitched shut. Once the graft has facilitated regeneration of bone tissue and fully integrated, there will be enough jawbone material to support a dental implant.

Orthodontics

• Invisalign Orthodontics
  An occlusal adjustment may also involve replacing loosened or ill-fitting fillings with dental crowns designed to create a proper occlusion, or repairing teeth that are broken, cracked, or chipped. Orthodontic treatment may also be included as part of the occlusal adjustment process, which may include traditional braces, Invisalign, or traditional braces used in conjunction with the Wilckodontics procedure.
• Braces
  When teeth do not naturally erupt, it may be necessary to perform tooth exposure to facilitate the eruption process and ensure that your teeth move to their proper position. Teeth can become impacted for several reasons, including dilacerations of the root, early loss or prolonged retention of the primary canine, ankylosis, or discrepancies in the length of the arch and size of the tooth. Treatment for the impacted tooth will vary, but typically involves creating space through which the tooth can erupt and placement of braces to facilitate the eruption process.