Gum disease treatment
Diagnosis and non-surgical or surgical treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis, including deep cleaning, scaling and root planing to control bleeding gums, bad breath and bone loss.
Dr Christa Blignaut - Periodontist & Oral Medicine Specialist
Specializes in gum disease, oral medicine cases, placing dental implants, managing peri-implant disease. Based in Pretoria, South Africa.
Specialist Periodontal Care in Pretoria
About Dr. Blignaut
Dr. Christa Blignaut is a highly qualified Periodontist and Oral Medicine Specialist dedicated to advancing oral health and improving patients’ quality of life. She practises in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, where she provides expert care in gum health, dental implants and complex oral conditions.
Her academic foundation was built at the University of Pretoria, where she earned a Master of Dentistry in Periodontics and Oral Medicine (MChD) and completed postgraduate training in dental implantology.
With this background, Dr. Blignaut combines clinical precision with compassionate patient care. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Blignaut serves as a consultant and lecturer at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Oral Centre.
For more than two years, she has been actively involved in teaching and clinical consultation within the Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, guiding both undergraduate and postgraduate students in their professional growth.
The practice cares for patients from Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East and the greater City of Tshwane, accepts referrals from general dentists throughout Gauteng, and regularly treats patients travelling from other provinces across South Africa for specialist periodontal and oral medicine care.
Qualifications & Specialist Training
University of Pretoria
- BChD, Dentistry
- MChD, Master of Dentistry in Periodontics and Oral Medicine
- Postgraduate training in dental implantology
Specialist Periodontist & Oral Medicine Specialist
Specialist referral information for dentists
Treatments
Specialist periodontal and oral medicine treatments for patients in Pretoria and referrals from general dentists across Gauteng and South Africa.
Dental implants
Single and multiple tooth implants placed by a specialist, including implant planning, guided placement and the management of peri-implantitis for long-term stability.
Gum grafting
Connective tissue and free gingival gum grafts for receding gums, protecting exposed, sensitive roots and restoring a healthier, even gum line.
Bone & tissue regeneration
Bone grafting, guided tissue regeneration and sinus lift procedures to rebuild the bone and soft tissue lost to periodontal disease or missing teeth.
Deep periodontal pocket cleaning
Treatment of deep periodontal pockets, removing plaque, tartar and bacteria beneath the gumline that routine cleaning cannot reach.
Periodontal maintenance
Structured recall visits, pocket charting and professional cleaning to keep treated gum disease stable and prevent it from returning.
Crown lengthening
Reshaping gum and bone tissue to expose more tooth structure for crowns and fillings, or to correct a gummy smile and uneven gum levels.
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Patient Questions
What does a periodontist do?
A periodontist is a dental specialist who treats the gums and the bone that support your teeth, and who places dental implants. Dr. Blignaut completed a Master of Dentistry in Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Pretoria, so she also diagnoses and manages oral medicine conditions such as mouth ulcers, oral lesions and dry mouth.
When would my dentist refer me to a periodontist?
General dentists in Pretoria and across Gauteng usually refer when gums bleed or recede, when pockets stay deep after cleaning, when a tooth becomes loose, or when an implant site needs specialist planning, bone grafting or gum grafting.
Can gum disease be reversed?
Gingivitis, the early stage, is reversible with professional cleaning and good home care. Periodontitis has already caused bone loss, so it cannot be undone, but it can be stopped and kept stable with scaling and root planing, surgical treatment where needed, and regular periodontal maintenance.
Am I a suitable candidate for dental implants?
Most healthy adults are. Suitability depends on the amount and quality of bone, gum health, smoking and conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes. Dr. Blignaut assesses this with clinical examination and radiographs, and can rebuild missing bone with a graft or sinus lift before placing an implant.
What happens at a first consultation?
A full periodontal examination with pocket charting, radiographs and clinical photographs, followed by a written treatment plan and a quotation before any treatment starts. Bring your referral letter, medical history and a list of medications. Fees are quoted per procedure and a medical aid code breakdown is provided so you can confirm your benefits.
Do you see patients from outside Pretoria?
Yes. The practice is in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East, and treats patients from across the City of Tshwane and Gauteng, as well as patients travelling from other provinces in South Africa for specialist periodontal and oral medicine care.
Contact Us
Book a consultation or refer a patient
The practice is in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East, with easy access from the N1 and secure on-site parking. Patients are welcome to phone or email directly, and referrals from general dentists in Pretoria, elsewhere in Gauteng and across South Africa are gladly accepted.
For referring dentists|Download the referral form (PDF)Dr Christa Blignaut - Periodontist & Oral Medicine Specialist
431 Mendelssohn St, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa+27 68 732 3413 / blignaut@pretoriaperiodontist.com
Get directionsHours
| Mon | 08:00 – 17:00 |
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| Tue | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |