The first stage in treating periodontal disease is the consultation appointment with a periodontal specialist. I am happy to accept referrals from colleagues, either simply for advice or full periodontal and/or implant therapy. Welcome to the Cotswold Periodontal Centre, a private periodontal practice based in Cheltenham. I have constructed this website to help you understand the services I offer as a Specialist in Periodontics (Periodontist). A periodontist is a dental specialist who has received additional training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal (gum) diseases.
Services
Consultation
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The first stage in treating periodontal disease is the consultation appointment. It is vitally important for the ultimate success of any treatment that the severity and extent of the disease are established in advance. This is done by carefully measuring the position of the gums and whether or not spaces have developed between the gums and teeth (these spaces are called "pockets"). The depths of these pockets are registered on a special chart, which gives a permanent record of the level of disease present.
Treatment of gum disease
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Possible treatment alternatives will be explained to you at your consultation appointment. This is the best time to ask any questions you may have regarding your therapy. Our aim is always to preserve teeth if possible and advisable. Scaling refers to the professional removal of soft plaque and hard calculus (tartar) from the teeth and around the gum line.
Dental Implants
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I have been placing dental implants since 1993 and normally place between 100 and 200 each year. I have extensive experience of ancillary procedures, such as pre-surgical bone grafting, sinus augmentation and soft tissue grafts, and am an accredited clinical coach for the Astratech Dental Implant system.
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Kate Browne
Oct 30, 2018
