In addition to dental implants, Dr. Cornelius can perform a range of periodontic treatments designed to achieve your desired results. Best of all, these treatments can be performed alone or in combination with implants to provide you with optimal oral health and the smile of your dreams.

CROWN LENGTHENING Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that reshapes the gums (and often the underlying bone) to expose more of the healthy tooth. This procedure can be done for cosmetic reasons to improve the proportions of your smile. Crown lengthening can also be performed as part of an overall treatment plan to fit a decayed tooth with a crown. In this instance, crown lengthening is done to expose more healthy tooth for the crown to hold to, and to give the new crown room so that it doesn't damage the gum and bone tissue. For more information on crown lengthening and for before & after photos, see our page on Crown Lengthening

GINGIVAL GRAFTING Receding gums can cause very serious problems ranging from worsening gum recession, exposed tooth roots, and eventual tooth loss. Receding gums can often cause tooth sensitivity to hot and cold, and can result in unsightly teeth and gums. Gingival grafting is designed to correct these problems. In gingival grafting, a thin sliver of tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth and attached around the tooth. This minor surgical procedure can often produce dramatic results in a single visit. For more information on gingival grafting and for before & after photos, see our page on Gingival Grafting

OSSEOUS SURGERY If you have loose teeth, bleeding gums or bad breath, these may be indicators of advanced gum disease. However, gums are not the only thing affected by gum disease; it can damage the underlying bone as well. Osseous surgery can correct irregularities in the underlying bone, and will remove the bacteria that causes gum disease. In the most severe case, much of the underlying bone has been destroyed. Dr. Cornelius can perform a procedure known as bone regeneration that will actually replace some of the damaged bone. For more information on osseous surgery and for before & after photos, see our page on Osseous Surgery