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Dental Implants
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are the gold standard for both function and aesthetics. At ICON Smile Studios, our expert periodontists specialize in advanced implant dentistry, offering state-of-the-art solutions to restore your smile’s health, appearance, and function — all with long-lasting results.
A dental implant is a small, biocompatible titanium post surgically placed into your jawbone. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone, creating a stable foundation for a custom crown, bridge, or even full arch restoration. This advanced approach doesn’t just replace the visible tooth — it also helps preserve bone density and prevents the shifting of surrounding teeth, protecting your overall oral health.
At ICON Smile Studios, we use advanced imaging technology like iCAT 3D Digital Imaging to plan your implant placement, ensuring optimal positioning and long-term success. Whether you’re replacing a single tooth or need a full-mouth restoration, our collaborative multi-specialty team works together to provide seamless, comprehensive care every step of the way.
With dental implants, you can eat, speak, and smile with total confidence — knowing your custom-designed restoration looks and feels completely natural. Let our experts help you restore your smile, comfort, and confidence with cutting-edge implant solutions.
Types of Sedation
There’s no need to be nervous about having sedation dentistry at our practice. We are licensed by the American Dental Association, and you’ll find that we are both respectful and professional at all times. Sedation dentistry is closely regulated by law, and there are three sedative states at which your periodontist can administer your treatment: mild sedation, moderate sedation, and deep sedation.
- Mild Sedation — Anxiolysis is the lightest form of sedation dentistry and is often used for patients with mild anxiety, longer procedures, or more complex situations. Usually administered orally, with mild sedation, you remain awake or very sleepy throughout the entire procedure and can breathe independently, but you will feel a great sense of relaxation. Patients typically recover from anxiolysis sedation within a few hours after the procedure is complete. Nitrous oxide inhalation (laughing gas) is another form of mild to moderate sedation where you are very relaxed during treatment.
- Moderate Sedation — Used for patients with moderate dental anxiety and for patients who need longer or more complex procedures, conscious sedation often refers to the use of light IV sedation. With conscious sedation, you will remain awake throughout your procedure but will be in a deep state of relaxation. It is recommended that patients receiving conscious sedation have a parent, spouse, or friend accompany them to appointments because it can take several hours for the sedative to wear off, and driving may be unsafe.
- Deep Sedation — Patients receiving deep sedation go between consciousness and unconsciousness during their periodontal procedure. Patients often have no recollection of the treatment and cannot respond to commands even if they are awake at times during the procedure. It is recommended that patients receiving deep sedation have a parent, spouse, or friend accompany them to appointments because it can take several hours for the sedative to wear off, and driving may be unsafe.
During your consultation, we’ll discuss your health history, comfort level, and treatment plan to help determine the best sedation method for you. No matter which option is best for you, your comfort and safety always come first. Our experienced team carefully monitors you throughout your visit, ensuring your experience is stress-free and tailored to your needs.
Soft-Tissue Grafting
Healthy gums are essential for a beautiful smile and long-term oral health, and when gum tissue becomes damaged, thin, or recedes, soft-tissue grafting can help restore both aesthetics and protection. At ICON Smile Studios, our periodontal experts offer advanced gum grafting treatments to strengthen and rebuild healthy gum tissue.
Soft-tissue grafting is commonly used to treat gum recession caused by periodontal disease, trauma, aggressive brushing, or genetics. Receding gums can expose tooth roots, making teeth appear longer, increasing sensitivity, and leaving teeth more vulnerable to decay and damage. A gum graft helps cover exposed roots and restores the natural gumline, protecting your teeth and enhancing the appearance of your smile.
During the procedure, your periodontist transplants healthy tissue — either from your own mouth or a donor source — to the affected areas. With precision techniques and minimally invasive approaches, our specialists ensure optimal comfort and natural-looking results.
Soft-tissue grafting isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s also a key step in protecting your teeth from future damage. Combined with ongoing periodontal care and personalized oral hygiene guidance, gum grafting helps you preserve your smile’s health and beauty for years to come.
At ICON Smile Studios, we combine expertise and cutting-edge technology to deliver comfortable, effective treatments designed to enhance and protect your smile.
Crown Lengthening
Sometimes a healthy, beautiful smile requires adjusting the balance between gums and teeth. Crown lengthening, offered by our expert periodontists at ICON Smile Studios, is a specialized procedure designed to reshape excess gum tissue, exposing more of your natural tooth structure for either functional or cosmetic reasons.
Crown lengthening may be recommended if you have a “gummy smile”, where too much gum tissue covers your teeth, making them appear shorter than they actually are. By gently removing and contouring excess tissue, we can reveal more of your natural teeth, creating a balanced, symmetrical appearance that enhances your smile’s aesthetics.
This procedure is also used for functional reasons, such as when a tooth is damaged or decayed below the gumline. In these cases, crown lengthening helps expose more tooth structure, making it possible to properly restore the tooth with a crown or filling.
Our periodontists use advanced techniques to ensure precise, comfortable treatment with minimal recovery time. We tailor every procedure to your unique needs and smile goals, ensuring your results are both natural-looking and long-lasting.
Whether you’re enhancing your smile for cosmetic reasons or preparing for restorative treatment, crown lengthening helps us achieve the optimal balance between teeth and gums, giving you a healthy, confident smile you’ll love.
Gum Recession
Gum recession is a common condition that occurs when gum tissue pulls back, exposing more of your teeth, and even the sensitive tooth roots. At ICON Smile Studios, our periodontal specialists offer comprehensive solutions to diagnose, treat, and prevent further gum recession, helping you protect your smile and your health.
Gum recession can be caused by several factors, including periodontal disease, aggressive brushing, poor oral hygiene, teeth grinding, or even genetics. When gums recede, teeth can appear longer, feel sensitive, and become more vulnerable to decay, infection, and damage. Left untreated, recession can contribute to tooth loss.
The first step is identifying the underlying cause of your gum recession. Our experts perform thorough evaluations using advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to create a personalized treatment plan. In some cases, adjusting your oral hygiene habits or using desensitizing treatments can help manage early-stage recession. For more advanced cases, soft-tissue grafting can restore lost gum tissue and protect exposed tooth roots.
At ICON Smile Studios, we focus on preventing further gum loss, restoring a healthy gumline, and providing ongoing support to maintain your gum health for the future. Whether you need preventive care, minimally invasive treatments, or advanced grafting procedures, our multi-specialty team is here to protect your smile, comfort, and confidence.
Pocket Irrigation
Healthy gums fit snugly around your teeth, but when plaque and bacteria accumulate below the gumline, they can form periodontal pockets — spaces where infection can develop and advance. At ICON Smile Studios, we use pocket irrigation as a gentle, targeted way to flush out bacteria and debris, reducing inflammation and helping your gums heal.
Pocket irrigation is often performed during deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) or as part of ongoing periodontal maintenance for patients with gum disease. Using a stream of antimicrobial solution or medicated rinse, your periodontist carefully flushes the infected pockets, removing harmful bacteria and reducing the bacterial load that contributes to ongoing infection.
This minimally invasive procedure helps reduce inflammation, promote healing, and create a healthier environment for your gums and teeth. Combined with thorough at-home oral hygiene, pocket irrigation can be an effective tool for managing chronic periodontal disease and preventing further progression.
At ICON Smile Studios, we tailor every periodontal treatment plan to your unique needs, combining advanced technology, expert care, and patient education to help you achieve long-term gum health. Whether used as a standalone therapy or alongside other treatments, pocket irrigation supports your path to healthier gums and a stronger smile.
Pocket Reduction Surgery
When periodontal disease progresses, the gum tissue may pull away from the teeth, forming deep pockets where harmful bacteria thrive. These pockets make it difficult to clean and can lead to further bone and tissue loss, threatening the stability of your teeth. At ICON Smile Studios, our expert periodontists offer pocket reduction surgery to eliminate these deep pockets, restore gum health, and help preserve your natural teeth.
Pocket reduction surgery, also known as flap surgery, is a precision procedure designed to gently lift the gum tissue and remove bacteria, plaque, and infected tissue from the pockets. Once the area is thoroughly cleaned, the gum tissue is repositioned and sutured into place, helping the gums fit more snugly around the teeth.
This treatment helps:
- Eliminate bacterial hiding places
- Reduce inflammation and infection
- Prevent further bone and tissue loss
- Create a healthier environment for long-term gum health
At ICON Smile Studios, we use advanced imaging, minimally invasive techniques, and personalized aftercare to ensure optimal healing and long-term results. Our goal is to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible while helping you maintain healthy, functional gums for life.
If you’ve been diagnosed with advanced periodontal disease, pocket reduction surgery may be a key step in restoring and protecting your smile.
Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)
Routine prophylaxis cleanings are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, and at ICON Smile Studios, we make preventive care convenient, comfortable, and effective. Prophylaxis is the professional term for a routine dental cleaning, a treatment that removes plaque, tartar, and surface stains to help keep your smile healthy and bright.
Even with daily brushing and flossing, plaque can accumulate in hard-to-reach areas, eventually hardening into tartar that can only be removed by a professional hygienist. During a prophylaxis appointment, our expert hygienists use specialized instruments to remove buildup along the gumline and between teeth gently. We also polish your teeth to remove surface stains and leave your smile feeling fresh and clean.
Prophylaxis is especially important for patients at higher risk for gum disease, as regular cleanings help prevent the buildup of bacteria that leads to inflammation and infection. For patients with a history of periodontal disease, we may recommend more frequent cleanings to help manage ongoing gum health.
At ICON Smile Studios, we view prophylaxis as more than just a cleaning, it’s an opportunity to monitor your oral health, catch potential issues early, and provide personalized guidance to keep your smile healthy between visits. Combined with your at-home care routine, regular cleanings are one of the most effective tools for preserving your oral health for life.
Regenerative Procedures
When gum disease or injury leads to bone and tissue loss, regenerative procedures can help your body rebuild lost structures, restoring a strong foundation for your teeth. Our periodontists specialize in advanced regenerative treatments, using the latest techniques to stimulate natural healing and regrow lost bone and soft tissue.
Regenerative procedures are often recommended for patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease, where infection has destroyed the bone supporting the teeth. Left untreated, this type of damage can lead to loose teeth, shifting, and eventual tooth loss.
During a regenerative procedure, we carefully clean the affected area and may apply specialized membranes, bone graft materials, or growth factors to encourage your body’s natural healing processes. These materials act as scaffolding, allowing new bone and tissue to regenerate where it was lost.
Our goal is to restore not just the aesthetics but also the strength and function of your smile, helping you maintain a healthy, stable foundation for years to come. Whether as part of gum disease treatment or in preparation for dental implants, regenerative procedures are a powerful way to rebuild your oral health from the ground up.
At ICON Smile Studios, we combine specialized expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care to give you the best possible outcomes — helping you achieve a healthy, functional smile that lasts.
Ridge Modification
When bone loss occurs in the upper or lower jaw, the jawbone ridge can shrink or become uneven, leaving insufficient support for dental implants or creating aesthetic concerns. At ICON Smile Studios, we offer ridge modification to restore the natural shape and contour of your jaw, improving both function and appearance.
Ridge modification is often recommended after tooth loss, injury, or advanced periodontal disease has left the jawbone too narrow, shallow, or irregular to support a dental implant. During the procedure, your periodontist gently lifts the gum tissue to expose the underlying bone, then uses grafting materials to rebuild the area and restore a more natural contour.
By correcting irregularities in the ridge, we not only improve the appearance of your smile and facial profile but also create a stable foundation for future dental implants. Advanced techniques, including 3D imaging and guided surgery, allow us to plan and perform ridge modification precisely with minimal discomfort and optimal results.
At ICON Smile Studios, we believe that a healthy smile starts with a strong foundation. Whether you are preparing for dental implants or simply restoring the natural contour of your jaw, our specialized periodontal care helps ensure beautiful, long-lasting results.
Root Amputation
In some cases, saving a natural tooth with advanced damage may involve removing one of its roots — a highly specialized procedure known as root amputation. At ICON Smile Studios, our periodontists perform root amputation with precision to preserve as much of your healthy tooth structure as possible while eliminating infection and preventing tooth loss.
Root amputation is typically recommended for multi-rooted teeth, such as molars, when one root becomes severely damaged due to infection, trauma, or advanced periodontal disease. Rather than extracting the entire tooth, the problematic root is carefully removed, while the remaining healthy root (or roots) continue to support the tooth.
This procedure is often combined with scaling, root planing, or regenerative treatments to fully clean the area and promote healthy healing. Once the area is sealed, the tooth can often be restored with a crown, allowing you to maintain full function and aesthetics.
At ICON Smile Studios, we’re committed to using conservative treatments whenever possible to preserve your natural teeth. Root amputation is just one of the advanced techniques we offer to save teeth that might otherwise need to be extracted. With expert care and advanced technology, we help you preserve your smile and your oral health.
Bone Grafts & Ridge Augmentation
When teeth are lost, the bone that once supported them can begin to shrink or deteriorate. This bone loss can make it difficult to place dental implants and may even affect your facial structure. At ICON Smile Studios, we offer bone grafting and ridge augmentation to restore lost bone and create a strong, healthy foundation for your future smile.
Bone grafting involves placing biocompatible grafting material into areas of bone loss, where it helps stimulate your body’s natural bone regeneration process. This treatment is commonly performed to prepare the jaw for dental implants, ensuring there’s enough bone to securely hold the implant post.
Ridge augmentation is a specific type of bone grafting used to restore the natural shape of the jawbone ridge, which may become uneven or sunken after tooth loss. By rebuilding the ridge, we not only enhance aesthetics but also improve the fit and stability of future restorations, like implants or bridges.
At ICON Smile Studios, we use advanced imaging, guided techniques, and the highest-quality grafting materials to ensure precise treatment planning and optimal results. Whether restoring your smile’s function or improving its appearance, bone grafting and ridge augmentation help you achieve a healthier, more confident smile that lasts.
Scaling & Root Planing
When gum disease progresses, bacteria and plaque can accumulate below the gumline, forming pockets between your teeth and gums. These pockets allow infection to spread, putting your teeth and bone structure at risk. At ICON Smile Studios, we use scaling and root planing — a specialized deep cleaning — to remove harmful buildup and promote gum healing.
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical treatment often recommended for patients with mild to moderate periodontal disease. During the procedure, our skilled periodontal specialists use precision instruments to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from both the tooth surfaces and below the gumline. After scaling, the root surfaces are carefully smoothed (planed) to remove rough spots where bacteria tend to collect.
This process helps your gums re-attach more securely to your teeth, reduces pocket depth, and slows the progression of gum disease. Combined with improved at-home care and regular periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing is a proactive step to preserve your natural teeth and protect your overall oral health.
At ICON Smile Studios, we take a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to gum disease treatment, combining advanced technology and gentle care to restore and maintain healthy gums — the foundation of every beautiful, lasting smile.
Sinus Augmentation
For patients who need dental implants in the upper back jaw, there’s often a challenge — the sinus cavity may sit too low, and there may not be enough bone to place the implant securely. At ICON Smile Studios, our expert periodontists offer sinus augmentation, a specialized procedure that adds bone to the upper jaw to create a stable foundation for implants.
Over time, after tooth loss, the bone in the upper jaw naturally resorbs, leaving only a thin layer between the mouth and the sinus cavity. Sinus augmentation, also called a sinus lift, gently lifts the sinus membrane and places bone graft material in the space below. This encourages new bone growth, creating adequate bone height and density to support a secure, long-lasting implant.
At ICON Smile Studios, we use advanced 3D imaging to plan your sinus augmentation precisely, ensuring safe, efficient treatment with minimal discomfort. Whether performed as a standalone procedure or in conjunction with implant placement, sinus augmentation is a proven way to overcome bone loss and restore full dental function in the upper jaw.
If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for dental implants due to bone loss, a sinus augmentation may be the key to unlocking your perfect smile. Our multi-specialty team works together to ensure your treatment plan is personalized, seamless, and focused on delivering natural, long-lasting results.
Cosmetic Enhancements
Periodontal care isn’t just about health — it’s also about helping you achieve a beautiful, balanced smile you can feel confident sharing. At ICON Smile Studios, we offer a variety of cosmetic periodontal enhancements designed to refine and reshape your gums, ensuring your smile looks just as good as it feels.
One common cosmetic procedure we offer is gum contouring, which carefully reshapes excess gum tissue to create a more balanced, symmetrical appearance. This is especially helpful for patients with a “gummy smile,” where the gums cover too much of the teeth, or for those who have uneven gumlines.
For patients experiencing gum recession, we offer soft-tissue grafting to rebuild lost gum tissue and restore a healthy, natural-looking gumline. These procedures not only enhance your smile’s aesthetics but also protect your tooth roots and improve overall oral health.
Whether you’re preparing for veneers, implants, or a complete smile makeover, cosmetic periodontal enhancements help create the ideal foundation for your dream smile. Using the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques, our expert periodontists deliver precise, natural-looking results tailored to your unique facial features and smile goals.
At ICON Smile Studios, we believe that healthy gums are beautiful gums, and our team is here to ensure your periodontal health supports both function and aesthetics, helping you smile with total confidence.
