Surgical Procedures

Learn more about the Surgical Periodontic procedures provided by Dr. Edward A. Marcus, in Yardley, Pennsylvania:

• Introduction
• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
• Gum Graft
• Crown Lengthening
• Osseous Surgery
• Bone Regeneration
• Bone Grafting
• Ridge Preservation

What is a Periodontist?

Periodontists are dentists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. They have had extensive training with two additional years of study after dental school. As specialists they devote their time, energy and skill to helping patients care for their gums. A periodontist is one of the eight dental specialists recognized by the American Dental Association.

Dr. Edward A. Marcus

Dr. Marcus has over 30 years of experience in dentistry as well as many years of experience in placing dental implants. He has been a leader in the field often being the first to bring the newest and most current techniques to the Bucks County area. Additionally, Dr. Marcus has been responsible for the development of new procedures and techniques in the field. >>Read more.

Treatment Methods

Dr. Marcus� practice provides a variety of surgical services. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are very conservative in our treatment recommendations and limit surgery to the areas where it is absolutely necessary.

Many times, the early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with non-surgical periodontal therapy. Even in severe cases, non-surgical periodontal therapy often precedes surgical therapy. This is done to improve the overall tissue quality prior to surgery and also to help limit the areas requiring surgery.

Bite Adjustment

A bite is considered to be healthy when all or most of the teeth are present and not destroyed by normal daily usage.

It is destructive when teeth show wear, looseness or when TMJ (jaw joint) damage is seen. Bite therapy helps restore a bite that can function without damage and destruction. The therapy may include:

• Reshaping the biting surfaces of the teeth and eliminating spots of excessive pressures where the teeth are brought into contact. This is done by carefully dividing bite pressures evenly across all of the teeth.
• Bite splint therapy using a custom fitted and adjusted plastic bite guard to keep the teeth apart, day, night or both.
• Braces, to reposition mal-aligned or drifted teeth.
• Replacement of old, worn out or damaged fillings.
• Reconstruction of badly worn and damaged teeth