Periodontal Consultation
Specialist assessment of the gums, supporting bone and tissues around the teeth and dental implants to diagnose periodontal disease and related conditions.
Specialist Periodontal & Oral Medicine Services in Pretoria
Dr Christa Blignaut is a Specialist Periodontist and Oral Medicine Specialist in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria. The practice provides specialist diagnosis and treatment for diseases affecting the gums, supporting bone, tissues around dental implants and the oral soft tissues.
Patients may be referred by a dentist or may contact the practice directly for a specialist assessment where appropriate.
Periodontal Care
Gum Disease Treatment
Specialist diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, with treatment tailored to the severity and extent of the disease.
Periodontitis Treatment
Assessment and specialist management of periodontitis where infection and inflammation have affected the tissues and bone supporting the teeth.
Scaling and Root Planing
Deep periodontal cleaning below the gumline to remove plaque, calculus and bacterial deposits from affected root surfaces.
Deep Periodontal Pocket Cleaning
Specialist management of deep periodontal pockets that cannot be adequately cleaned through routine dental cleaning.
Periodontal Maintenance
Ongoing specialist periodontal monitoring and professional cleaning following active treatment to help maintain periodontal health.
Gum & Regenerative Procedures
Gum Recession Treatment
Specialist assessment and treatment of receding gums and exposed tooth roots where the gum margin has moved away from its normal position.
Gum Grafting
Periodontal grafting procedures used to increase gum tissue around teeth, cover exposed roots where appropriate and improve tissue stability.
Bone Grafting
Bone augmentation procedures used where bone has been lost due to periodontal disease, tooth loss or where additional bone may be required for implant treatment.
Bone and Tissue Regeneration
Regenerative periodontal procedures aimed at restoring supporting bone and periodontal tissues lost through disease or other clinical conditions.
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Specialist regenerative treatment using appropriate techniques and materials to encourage the recovery of periodontal tissues in selected cases.
Crown Lengthening
A periodontal procedure that reshapes gum tissue and, where clinically required, supporting bone to expose more of the tooth structure.
Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Specialist periodontal procedures designed to manage gum position, tissue deficiencies and selected aesthetic or functional periodontal concerns.
Dental Implants
Dental Implant Consultation
Specialist assessment of gum health, bone availability and other clinical factors relevant to planning dental implant treatment.
Dental Implant Placement
Specialist surgical placement of dental implants following appropriate clinical assessment and treatment planning.
Peri-implantitis Treatment
Diagnosis and management of inflammatory disease affecting the gums and supporting bone around dental implants.
Sinus Lift Procedures
Bone augmentation procedures in the upper posterior jaw where additional bone may be required before or during dental implant treatment.
Oral Medicine
Oral Medicine Consultation
Specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions affecting the oral soft tissues and related structures.
Oral Lesion Assessment
Specialist examination of unusual patches, sores, lesions or other changes affecting the tissues of the mouth.
Oral Cancer Screening
Clinical assessment of the oral tissues to identify suspicious or potentially concerning changes that may require further investigation.
Not sure which service you need?
Periodontal and oral medicine conditions can present in different ways. A specialist assessment can help determine the diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
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