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Dear Patient
A beautiful smile Is based on harmony between teeth gums and Ups In this issue we would like to share with you some of the procedures that can make a smile look rTlOf8 esthe~c
Yours truly
Dr Ali Rosenblatt
Dr Ziv Simon
Dr Ziv Simon
clice li mi ted to Iriouomic amp OcmallmplamlREPOR TER Fall iss ue 2004
P E RIO D O N TAL PL AS TI C PR OCE D U R ESshyWAYS TO ENHA~CE T H E ESTHETICS
R cccding gums is one of riodonTist places tissur levels at healing the IHlh a~ l e$IOred the pr ob lem s Ihe desired posi tion thai will with Ponclain Men or
Periodontiss have been belp the tknliSl acbicc 30 ernmiddototruting for lrngt 20 yca optimal ltSthelie reu11 The Various gralliog procedures dentis t fabr icates the In summary periodontal plasticla been used successfully in approprite nalUml and esthetic procedures are Iailabl 10 co-flring t exposed root restoration Combining healthy establ ish lhe ground work for surfaces Gingival arul10my wjth symmetric gums and the S10111li and esthetic denshywas restored aDd palicn~ new restOl1l tillOs help 10 tistlyand improve the C$lhcties bend i t from an enhanced project a healthy aod oatuml of your gum line PeriodoDlislS esthelic appearance of theil smile The teamwork is are peratn with other gums Today roo coverage especially imporl3D1 when ciali sts aud dentists in cnm_ belongs 10 a group of major restorations are being ing natuml and ~thetica l ly pmc~dures named periodontal placed (such as multiple pleasiog smi les pla~tic procedures (or PPP) crowns cneelll ~nd bridges) 10 An euml of 3 periodontal Th~ sc are surgical procedures ensure the best possible plastic proccdun is shltlwn involving managemenT of Ihe re~uhs Thc l1I~in pcriltxlontal below so ft lis$oe aroond teeth and plastic procedures are rsthc1c implants aimed al improving crown kngthening and the root In the nelll issue the pal ien s smile Due 10 the coverage proccdun (on page Lip repoSi lion ing~ - a new irwning demand for cosmelic 3 Estllctic ~-rown lengthening
procedure to reducedcnlistry periodonlisl5 won achien the eorrttl amount of gummy smileswilh gelCT~1 dentists 10 make tomh ltlltposure by adjLtSting the (as seen on ABCsIhe fi n1 resto rations b -el of tbe gums f ollowing
estheticall y plcasing The ~_ Extreme ihkrltwer)
Bero n This 29-year-old patienl A fte r Following d iagnosis the ~ver liked her smile Her teeth patient underwent teeth whiteninghad stains caused by the anti biotic Cbleaehing) Thereafter we pershytetracycline taken al a very youog formed a periodonta l plastic proceshyage This medication when used dure The gum Icel was corrected to whilc leelh are still deVeloping minimize the amount of gum ti ssue can cause a grey staining Addishy showing in her smile The procedure tionally some of her teeth were allowed the restoring dent ists to creshydecayed and fractured She also ale more proponional teeth to commiddot presented an excessive gum di sshy pliment her smile Us ing veneers und p lay (hgummy smile) Her treatshy crowns our young patient is ready to men required a team approach smile againinvolving a periodont ist and reshystoring dentist
Page 2 Dr Ad R0 5cn b la n Dr Z i Simo n
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Halaii ollly 13 percenr af Ihe people fIIveyed
reported haVing trw all
their teeth
We are happy to anshynounce the launch of our new website wwwper i0902 10com It will provide you with comprehensive infonnashytion about Periodontics
related dental topics to keep in touch
with our patients and reshyferring dentists through the website You can eshymail us or submit a quesshytion th rough the Contact us section
~ RpoundSpound R C H UP D Tr
Imost half a century ago the majority of
people over 65 had no teeth Advances in dental care as well as water fl uoridation improved this si tuation A recent survey found that most older people had lost less than si teeth The survey included 50000 people older than 65 and
In the site you can learn learn about different pro-about the different treat- cedures in dentistry inshyments offered in our of- eluding orthodontics and fiee in the Procedures cosmetic dentistry Links sC(tion You can also between periodontal dis-learn about the dcvclop- case and your health can men of gum disease and be found In the he sequence of treat-_ Periodontal medicine _ ment In t he Stttion Publications section We hope you find our you can access previous new website helpful and newsletters as well as fee l free 10 e-mail us any seientific publications time
In the Dental educashytion section you can
M OST PEOPL E I OSE IYSS TE E TH
TH AN PREVIO U S GENERATIONS
was published III the Journal of Centers (or Disease Control and Preshyvention The percentage of toothmiddot less people varied was different between states In California and Hawaii 13 percent of the people surveyed reported having lost all their teeth In conshytrast Kcnmcky and West
Virginia reported 42 pershycent of the people surshyveyed were edentulous Smokers also lost teeth far more than nonshysmokers Excellent oral hygiene and regular dental care can help maintain good health of your teeth for longer periods of time
Th~ P erio R eporter P age 3
Ask the periodontist
Q Is losing teeth part of aging
A No More people are keeping their natural teeth longer with brushing and flossing As we age our teeth have suffered life-long damage from bacterial plaque Good onll hygiene throughout life can minimize this damage
Q Can my gums get damaged when I fl oss
A Yes This is why proper flossing is importa nt Proper flossing removes the plaque between your teeth without damaging your gums The floss should be inserted between your teeth while curving it around one tooth Ask your hygienist for proper techniqucs at yo ur next visit
Q Should I still brush if my gums ble-ed
A Defi nitely Brushing will remove the bacterial plaque responsible for this condition The initial bleeding swelling and redness will slart improving a few days after the commiddot mencement of proper oml hygiene measuTCS However if the bleeding persists wi th proper oml hygiene consult your periodontist
Q 1I0w much daily time should brushing and flossi ng take of my time daily
A Thorough brushing and floss ing requires about 10 minutes a day This is a small price to improve your oral health and prolong the life of your teeth
GR AFTI NG FOR RECEDI NG GUMS
T he root coverage procedure is meant
for patients sullering from gum recession Some patients complain Ihat their leeth look long and the root is showing In this procedure a piece of gum tissue is gentl y ~ th i patienl s~f 61ir following B grefting
lered from gum recessIon proced~re the missing g~mremoved from Ihe roof on her ~pper canine (eye Ilss~e was restored
of the mouth and placed looth) over the exposed root Root covemge improves thc csthetic appearance factors contributing to not every recession can and may prevent tooth the problem such as be covered dependingsensi tivity and root dcshy forceful brushing Rcshy on severJI fac tors (wecay This can be done on cession will reoccur if will be able to advise one tooth or seveml paticnts continue to you on a cltlse by case teeth as needed Howmiddot brush too hard It is basis) ever it is important for imponant to realize that patients to control the
~ ~ Do you have
questions
Contact us via mail fax websi te or
Simply CALL
(3 tO) 27l-IXlO
hat are porcelai
veneers
Porcelain veneers or laminates are thin sheIs of porceIiIin which arfl bondftd 01110 the front side 01 teeth ThfIy can be an IlXOIIIIenI sdution for teeth 111111 alfl stainftd chippftd worn or alightly rrisaligned Poroe-shyIcain ve_ CIIn cngtate a vety tile-like appearance and are more resisllVl 10 stairWIg than nalt3I IBfIth Your dentist wit be able 10 tell you if porcelain _ Sle the fiOht trB31mBn1
for you
fGIlle paHentr
(Gmplalil that their
tutb look IOllg alld
Ihalfbe root js
sbolJillg
Rool (overage
lilJprottI the eslheHt
apftarallrc
The Perio R portct Pag~
TH E D I A BETE S AN D GUM DISEASE CAMPA IGN
T he American Dental weight loss and bluny mic control (b lood Association and vision Treatment is sugar) Diabetes is a true
Diabtft l afftdl abolll Colgate launched a cam- aimed at stab ilizin g risk factor for the deve1shypaign to help dental pro- blood glucose levels with opment of gum disease
62 pttrtlll oJbt US fessionals manage pa- medications dict and Therefore diabetics may
pojgtlJaholl tients with diabetcs-a exercisc require more pcriodontal disease now affecting Diabetes reduces the care and often the use of about 62 percent of the bodys resistance to in- antibiotics US population Diabetes feetion The gums arc The American Diabetes is a condition marked by among the tissues likely Association recommends
Diabetes iJ (OIuidtrtd elevated levels of sugar obe affected Perioclon- that all adults be screened ---+----lt------Lg~o~h~bl disease is often linked - lora iabetcs at least once CP-13
(I ff71t r7Jk j ctorjor fIN H h I I I h Id bIg eve s 0 g ucose to t e contro 0 HI etes evcry three years dnfopmtfll ojgllm can cause several prob- Research suggests that
dimut [ems including frequent treating periodontal dis-urination excessive ease and infection can thirst hunger fatigue affect a patients glyce-
Just arrived
Cole Brandon Andrew Malia Carries son Maryams son Alison$ son Rowenas daughter
Congratulations and best wishes to all the new mothers in our offiee
----- Or An Ro nbl U
Or Zh Simon RI O R E P O R TER
9400 Brighton Way Suite 311 Beverly Hills Calirorn ia 902 10 (310) 273-1900
Address correction requested
Page 2 Dr Ad R0 5cn b la n Dr Z i Simo n
PERI090210COM IS ON - LINE
COlltact us
e-mail iifUtgperiQ901 Oenlll
[II CaliOfilia alld
Halaii ollly 13 percenr af Ihe people fIIveyed
reported haVing trw all
their teeth
We are happy to anshynounce the launch of our new website wwwper i0902 10com It will provide you with comprehensive infonnashytion about Periodontics
related dental topics to keep in touch
with our patients and reshyferring dentists through the website You can eshymail us or submit a quesshytion th rough the Contact us section
~ RpoundSpound R C H UP D Tr
Imost half a century ago the majority of
people over 65 had no teeth Advances in dental care as well as water fl uoridation improved this si tuation A recent survey found that most older people had lost less than si teeth The survey included 50000 people older than 65 and
In the site you can learn learn about different pro-about the different treat- cedures in dentistry inshyments offered in our of- eluding orthodontics and fiee in the Procedures cosmetic dentistry Links sC(tion You can also between periodontal dis-learn about the dcvclop- case and your health can men of gum disease and be found In the he sequence of treat-_ Periodontal medicine _ ment In t he Stttion Publications section We hope you find our you can access previous new website helpful and newsletters as well as fee l free 10 e-mail us any seientific publications time
In the Dental educashytion section you can
M OST PEOPL E I OSE IYSS TE E TH
TH AN PREVIO U S GENERATIONS
was published III the Journal of Centers (or Disease Control and Preshyvention The percentage of toothmiddot less people varied was different between states In California and Hawaii 13 percent of the people surveyed reported having lost all their teeth In conshytrast Kcnmcky and West
Virginia reported 42 pershycent of the people surshyveyed were edentulous Smokers also lost teeth far more than nonshysmokers Excellent oral hygiene and regular dental care can help maintain good health of your teeth for longer periods of time
Th~ P erio R eporter P age 3
Ask the periodontist
Q Is losing teeth part of aging
A No More people are keeping their natural teeth longer with brushing and flossing As we age our teeth have suffered life-long damage from bacterial plaque Good onll hygiene throughout life can minimize this damage
Q Can my gums get damaged when I fl oss
A Yes This is why proper flossing is importa nt Proper flossing removes the plaque between your teeth without damaging your gums The floss should be inserted between your teeth while curving it around one tooth Ask your hygienist for proper techniqucs at yo ur next visit
Q Should I still brush if my gums ble-ed
A Defi nitely Brushing will remove the bacterial plaque responsible for this condition The initial bleeding swelling and redness will slart improving a few days after the commiddot mencement of proper oml hygiene measuTCS However if the bleeding persists wi th proper oml hygiene consult your periodontist
Q 1I0w much daily time should brushing and flossi ng take of my time daily
A Thorough brushing and floss ing requires about 10 minutes a day This is a small price to improve your oral health and prolong the life of your teeth
GR AFTI NG FOR RECEDI NG GUMS
T he root coverage procedure is meant
for patients sullering from gum recession Some patients complain Ihat their leeth look long and the root is showing In this procedure a piece of gum tissue is gentl y ~ th i patienl s~f 61ir following B grefting
lered from gum recessIon proced~re the missing g~mremoved from Ihe roof on her ~pper canine (eye Ilss~e was restored
of the mouth and placed looth) over the exposed root Root covemge improves thc csthetic appearance factors contributing to not every recession can and may prevent tooth the problem such as be covered dependingsensi tivity and root dcshy forceful brushing Rcshy on severJI fac tors (wecay This can be done on cession will reoccur if will be able to advise one tooth or seveml paticnts continue to you on a cltlse by case teeth as needed Howmiddot brush too hard It is basis) ever it is important for imponant to realize that patients to control the
~ ~ Do you have
questions
Contact us via mail fax websi te or
Simply CALL
(3 tO) 27l-IXlO
hat are porcelai
veneers
Porcelain veneers or laminates are thin sheIs of porceIiIin which arfl bondftd 01110 the front side 01 teeth ThfIy can be an IlXOIIIIenI sdution for teeth 111111 alfl stainftd chippftd worn or alightly rrisaligned Poroe-shyIcain ve_ CIIn cngtate a vety tile-like appearance and are more resisllVl 10 stairWIg than nalt3I IBfIth Your dentist wit be able 10 tell you if porcelain _ Sle the fiOht trB31mBn1
for you
fGIlle paHentr
(Gmplalil that their
tutb look IOllg alld
Ihalfbe root js
sbolJillg
Rool (overage
lilJprottI the eslheHt
apftarallrc
The Perio R portct Pag~
TH E D I A BETE S AN D GUM DISEASE CAMPA IGN
T he American Dental weight loss and bluny mic control (b lood Association and vision Treatment is sugar) Diabetes is a true
Diabtft l afftdl abolll Colgate launched a cam- aimed at stab ilizin g risk factor for the deve1shypaign to help dental pro- blood glucose levels with opment of gum disease
62 pttrtlll oJbt US fessionals manage pa- medications dict and Therefore diabetics may
pojgtlJaholl tients with diabetcs-a exercisc require more pcriodontal disease now affecting Diabetes reduces the care and often the use of about 62 percent of the bodys resistance to in- antibiotics US population Diabetes feetion The gums arc The American Diabetes is a condition marked by among the tissues likely Association recommends
Diabetes iJ (OIuidtrtd elevated levels of sugar obe affected Perioclon- that all adults be screened ---+----lt------Lg~o~h~bl disease is often linked - lora iabetcs at least once CP-13
(I ff71t r7Jk j ctorjor fIN H h I I I h Id bIg eve s 0 g ucose to t e contro 0 HI etes evcry three years dnfopmtfll ojgllm can cause several prob- Research suggests that
dimut [ems including frequent treating periodontal dis-urination excessive ease and infection can thirst hunger fatigue affect a patients glyce-
Just arrived
Cole Brandon Andrew Malia Carries son Maryams son Alison$ son Rowenas daughter
Congratulations and best wishes to all the new mothers in our offiee
----- Or An Ro nbl U
Or Zh Simon RI O R E P O R TER
9400 Brighton Way Suite 311 Beverly Hills Calirorn ia 902 10 (310) 273-1900
Address correction requested
Th~ P erio R eporter P age 3
Ask the periodontist
Q Is losing teeth part of aging
A No More people are keeping their natural teeth longer with brushing and flossing As we age our teeth have suffered life-long damage from bacterial plaque Good onll hygiene throughout life can minimize this damage
Q Can my gums get damaged when I fl oss
A Yes This is why proper flossing is importa nt Proper flossing removes the plaque between your teeth without damaging your gums The floss should be inserted between your teeth while curving it around one tooth Ask your hygienist for proper techniqucs at yo ur next visit
Q Should I still brush if my gums ble-ed
A Defi nitely Brushing will remove the bacterial plaque responsible for this condition The initial bleeding swelling and redness will slart improving a few days after the commiddot mencement of proper oml hygiene measuTCS However if the bleeding persists wi th proper oml hygiene consult your periodontist
Q 1I0w much daily time should brushing and flossi ng take of my time daily
A Thorough brushing and floss ing requires about 10 minutes a day This is a small price to improve your oral health and prolong the life of your teeth
GR AFTI NG FOR RECEDI NG GUMS
T he root coverage procedure is meant
for patients sullering from gum recession Some patients complain Ihat their leeth look long and the root is showing In this procedure a piece of gum tissue is gentl y ~ th i patienl s~f 61ir following B grefting
lered from gum recessIon proced~re the missing g~mremoved from Ihe roof on her ~pper canine (eye Ilss~e was restored
of the mouth and placed looth) over the exposed root Root covemge improves thc csthetic appearance factors contributing to not every recession can and may prevent tooth the problem such as be covered dependingsensi tivity and root dcshy forceful brushing Rcshy on severJI fac tors (wecay This can be done on cession will reoccur if will be able to advise one tooth or seveml paticnts continue to you on a cltlse by case teeth as needed Howmiddot brush too hard It is basis) ever it is important for imponant to realize that patients to control the
~ ~ Do you have
questions
Contact us via mail fax websi te or
Simply CALL
(3 tO) 27l-IXlO
hat are porcelai
veneers
Porcelain veneers or laminates are thin sheIs of porceIiIin which arfl bondftd 01110 the front side 01 teeth ThfIy can be an IlXOIIIIenI sdution for teeth 111111 alfl stainftd chippftd worn or alightly rrisaligned Poroe-shyIcain ve_ CIIn cngtate a vety tile-like appearance and are more resisllVl 10 stairWIg than nalt3I IBfIth Your dentist wit be able 10 tell you if porcelain _ Sle the fiOht trB31mBn1
for you
fGIlle paHentr
(Gmplalil that their
tutb look IOllg alld
Ihalfbe root js
sbolJillg
Rool (overage
lilJprottI the eslheHt
apftarallrc
The Perio R portct Pag~
TH E D I A BETE S AN D GUM DISEASE CAMPA IGN
T he American Dental weight loss and bluny mic control (b lood Association and vision Treatment is sugar) Diabetes is a true
Diabtft l afftdl abolll Colgate launched a cam- aimed at stab ilizin g risk factor for the deve1shypaign to help dental pro- blood glucose levels with opment of gum disease
62 pttrtlll oJbt US fessionals manage pa- medications dict and Therefore diabetics may
pojgtlJaholl tients with diabetcs-a exercisc require more pcriodontal disease now affecting Diabetes reduces the care and often the use of about 62 percent of the bodys resistance to in- antibiotics US population Diabetes feetion The gums arc The American Diabetes is a condition marked by among the tissues likely Association recommends
Diabetes iJ (OIuidtrtd elevated levels of sugar obe affected Perioclon- that all adults be screened ---+----lt------Lg~o~h~bl disease is often linked - lora iabetcs at least once CP-13
(I ff71t r7Jk j ctorjor fIN H h I I I h Id bIg eve s 0 g ucose to t e contro 0 HI etes evcry three years dnfopmtfll ojgllm can cause several prob- Research suggests that
dimut [ems including frequent treating periodontal dis-urination excessive ease and infection can thirst hunger fatigue affect a patients glyce-
Just arrived
Cole Brandon Andrew Malia Carries son Maryams son Alison$ son Rowenas daughter
Congratulations and best wishes to all the new mothers in our offiee
----- Or An Ro nbl U
Or Zh Simon RI O R E P O R TER
9400 Brighton Way Suite 311 Beverly Hills Calirorn ia 902 10 (310) 273-1900
Address correction requested
The Perio R portct Pag~
TH E D I A BETE S AN D GUM DISEASE CAMPA IGN
T he American Dental weight loss and bluny mic control (b lood Association and vision Treatment is sugar) Diabetes is a true
Diabtft l afftdl abolll Colgate launched a cam- aimed at stab ilizin g risk factor for the deve1shypaign to help dental pro- blood glucose levels with opment of gum disease
62 pttrtlll oJbt US fessionals manage pa- medications dict and Therefore diabetics may
pojgtlJaholl tients with diabetcs-a exercisc require more pcriodontal disease now affecting Diabetes reduces the care and often the use of about 62 percent of the bodys resistance to in- antibiotics US population Diabetes feetion The gums arc The American Diabetes is a condition marked by among the tissues likely Association recommends
Diabetes iJ (OIuidtrtd elevated levels of sugar obe affected Perioclon- that all adults be screened ---+----lt------Lg~o~h~bl disease is often linked - lora iabetcs at least once CP-13
(I ff71t r7Jk j ctorjor fIN H h I I I h Id bIg eve s 0 g ucose to t e contro 0 HI etes evcry three years dnfopmtfll ojgllm can cause several prob- Research suggests that
dimut [ems including frequent treating periodontal dis-urination excessive ease and infection can thirst hunger fatigue affect a patients glyce-
Just arrived
Cole Brandon Andrew Malia Carries son Maryams son Alison$ son Rowenas daughter
Congratulations and best wishes to all the new mothers in our offiee
----- Or An Ro nbl U
Or Zh Simon RI O R E P O R TER
9400 Brighton Way Suite 311 Beverly Hills Calirorn ia 902 10 (310) 273-1900
Address correction requested
