Specialized Periodontics
A comprehensive periodontal evaluation provides a complete assessment of your gums, teeth, jawbone, bite, and supporting tissues. Because many periodontal conditions develop silently, this examination helps detect disease before noticeable symptoms appear, allowing treatment to begin while more conservative options are still available.
Rather than focusing only on individual teeth, Dr. Sam Gilani carefully evaluates the entire oral foundation. Advanced clinical examination and diagnostic imaging reveal the health of bone, gum attachment, inflammation, recession, pocket depth, and other conditions that influence long-term treatment success.
This detailed evaluation forms the basis for every treatment recommendation. Whether preserving healthy tissues, managing periodontal disease, planning implant therapy, or rebuilding lost bone, every decision is guided by accurate diagnosis, clinical expertise, and each patient’s individual needs.
A detailed periodontal evaluation helps detect both obvious and hidden conditions that may compromise your oral health if left untreated.
Periodontal disease often develops gradually without significant pain, allowing harmful bacteria to damage gums and supporting bone unnoticed. Comprehensive evaluation detects these hidden problems before irreversible destruction occurs, improving treatment outcomes and preserving natural teeth.
Early diagnosis allows Dr. Gilani to recommend preventive or minimally invasive therapies before disease progresses. This proactive approach helps maintain healthy gums, preserve jawbone, improve oral function, and reduce the likelihood of complex reconstructive procedures in the future.
Scaling and root planing is the most effective non-surgical treatment for managing periodontal disease. By removing plaque, tartar, and harmful bacteria beneath the gumline, this procedure helps control infection before it causes significant damage to the gums, supporting bone, and surrounding tissues that keep teeth healthy and secure.
Unlike routine dental cleanings, this specialized treatment targets areas below the gumline where bacteria accumulate beyond the reach of brushing and flossing. Cleaning and smoothing the root surfaces encourages healthy gum reattachment while reducing the likelihood of future bacterial buildup and recurring inflammation.
Early treatment can slow or stop the progression of periodontal disease, reduce pocket depths, and preserve natural teeth. Combined with excellent oral hygiene and regular periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning provides the foundation for healthier gums and long-term oral wellness.
Every examination is designed to identify hidden concerns while creating the most effective treatment strategy for lasting periodontal health.
Persistent bleeding during brushing may indicate infection requiring professional treatment.
Controls bacterial infection before it damages supporting bone and surrounding tissues.
Removes bacteria beneath the gums that often contribute to persistent unpleasant breath.
Reduces pocket depth to encourage healing and healthier gum attachment around each tooth.
Periodontal maintenance is recommended for patients who have previously received treatment for gum disease. Because periodontal disease is a chronic condition, ongoing professional care is essential to prevent harmful bacteria from returning and damaging the gums, supporting bone, and surrounding tissues that keep teeth healthy.
Unlike routine dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance focuses on managing periodontal health below the gumline. During each visit, Dr. Sam Gilani carefully evaluates gum pocket depths, removes bacterial deposits, monitors bone stability, and identifies early signs of disease before they become more serious concerns.
As periodontal disease progresses, the gums separate from the teeth, forming deep pockets where harmful bacteria accumulate beyond the reach of routine cleaning. Without treatment, these infected areas can accelerate bone loss, weaken tooth support, and significantly increase the risk of tooth mobility or eventual tooth loss.
During pocket reduction surgery, Dr. Sam Gilani carefully lifts the gum tissue to access infected root surfaces and underlying bone. After removing bacteria and diseased tissue, the gums are repositioned to reduce pocket depth, making future oral hygiene more effective while promoting healthier, more stable periodontal tissues.
By eliminating deep bacterial reservoirs and reducing areas where infection can thrive, this procedure helps preserve natural teeth, slow disease progression, improve gum health, and support long-term periodontal stability. It is often recommended when non-surgical therapy alone cannot successfully control advanced gum disease.
If you’ve been diagnosed with advanced periodontal disease or deep gum pockets, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sam Gilani to determine whether pocket reduction surgery can help preserve your natural teeth and restore lasting periodontal health.
When periodontal disease destroys the bone and tissues supporting your teeth, regeneration offers an opportunity to rebuild what has been lost. Rather than simply controlling infection, bone regeneration encourages the body’s natural healing process to restore healthier support around compromised teeth and improve long-term oral stability.
Dr. Sam Gilani uses advanced regenerative techniques, including bone grafting materials, biologic growth factors, and guided tissue regeneration when appropriate. These therapies are carefully selected to rebuild lost bone, reduce periodontal defects, strengthen tooth support, and improve the long-term prognosis of natural teeth.
Gum recession can occur due to periodontal disease, aggressive brushing, trauma, or naturally thin gum tissue. As the gums pull away from the teeth, the roots become exposed, increasing sensitivity, the risk of decay, and potential damage to the supporting structures if left untreated.
Using advanced soft tissue grafting techniques, Dr. Sam Gilani carefully restores lost gum tissue by covering exposed roots and increasing gum thickness. Depending on your needs, the procedure may involve connective tissue grafts, free gingival grafts, pedicle grafts, or minimally invasive tunnel techniques.
Gum grafting not only improves the appearance of your smile but also strengthens long-term periodontal health. By protecting vulnerable tooth roots, reducing sensitivity, and enhancing gum stability, the procedure helps preserve your natural teeth while creating healthier, more resilient supporting tissues.
Crown lengthening is a specialized periodontal procedure that reshapes the gum and, when necessary, the underlying bone to expose more natural tooth structure. It improves restorative outcomes, enhances smile aesthetics, and creates a healthier gum-to-tooth balance.
When excess gum tissue covers too much of the teeth or insufficient tooth structure is available for restoration, crown lengthening can provide an effective solution. The procedure exposes more of the natural tooth, creating the proper foundation for dental restorations while improving the overall appearance of your smile
During treatment, Dr. Sam Gilani carefully recontours the gum tissue and, when necessary, reshapes a small amount of supporting bone to establish a healthy, stable gum line. This precise approach promotes optimal healing, improves access for restorative dentistry, and creates natural-looking, balanced tooth proportions.
Whether performed to support a dental crown or enhance smile aesthetics, crown lengthening delivers lasting functional and cosmetic benefits. Patients enjoy improved oral health, more harmonious gum architecture, reduced excessive gum display, and greater confidence in the appearance of their smile.
Excess gum tissue can result from periodontal disease, certain medications, genetics, or chronic inflammation, creating areas where harmful bacteria can accumulate. If left untreated, these conditions may increase the risk of infection, periodontal pocket formation, and difficulties maintaining proper oral hygiene.
Dr. Sam Gilani carefully performs gingivectomy to remove unhealthy or excessive gum tissue, followed by gingivoplasty to sculpt and refine the remaining tissue into a smooth, natural gum line. Using precise surgical techniques, treatment restores healthy contours while improving both function and smile aesthetics.
A frenum is a small band of tissue that connects the lips or tongue to the gums. When this tissue is too tight or restrictive, it can contribute to gum recession, spacing between the front teeth, limited tongue movement, speech difficulties, and challenges maintaining optimal oral health.
Dr. Sam Gilani performs both labial and lingual frenectomies using precise, minimally invasive surgical or laser techniques. The restrictive tissue is carefully released and reshaped to encourage proper healing, improve mobility, relieve excess tension on the gums, and reduce the likelihood of reattachment.
Frenectomy can enhance comfort, support orthodontic treatment, improve speech and oral function, and help protect against future gum recession. By correcting restrictive soft tissue attachments, the procedure promotes healthier gum stability and contributes to better long-term periodontal and functional outcomes.
At LuxPerio Beverly Hills, every treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation that looks beyond immediate concerns. Our specialists assess the health of your gums, bone, teeth, and supporting tissues to create a personalized plan focused on preserving your smile, improving function, and delivering lasting oral wellness. Every visit builds trust.
Combining advanced technology with decades of periodontal and implant expertise, we diagnose conditions with exceptional precision before treatment begins. This thoughtful approach supports predictable outcomes, minimizes unnecessary procedures, and helps patients make informed decisions with confidence. Personalized care guides every step ahead.
Our commitment extends beyond treating dental conditions. We prioritize education, prevention, and long-term relationships, providing compassionate care tailored to every patient. From routine periodontal therapy to complex reconstruction, our goal is healthy foundations, beautiful smiles, and lifelong results. Creating healthier smiles for life!!!
Find answers to common questions about comprehensive periodontal evaluations and what you can expect during your first visit.
