Dr. Steven I. Cooper provides comprehensive periodontal care in Roslyn, NY. Rated as one of Long Island’s top periodontists, Dr. Cooper combines years of experience with state-of-the-art technology to yield better patient outcomes. His services include:
Dental Implants – Dental implants are the only solution for missing teeth that replace the roots in addition to the crown. By doing so, dental implants prevent bone loss in the jaw, resulting in a stronger bite, more stable restoration, and even a more youthful appearance.
Gum Disease Treatment – Periodontists are experts when it comes to treating gum disease. Scaling and root planing is usually our first line of defense; when used in the earliest stages of gum disease, this minimally-invasive treatment is often able to reverse disease before permanent damage occurs. Dr. Cooper also offers LANAP Laser Periodontal Surgery for more advanced cases, along with periodontal maintenance to keep your gums healthy after treatment.
Crown Lengthening – Crown lengthening is a simple procedure that removes a small amount of gum tissue to expose more of the tooth structure. It can be performed to prepare a tooth for a dental crown, or for cosmetic reasons.
Gum Grafting – When gums have receded, it can cause painful sensitivity and compromise your oral health. Gum grafting replaces the tissue that has been lost.
Bone Grafting – Bone grafting is often used to prepare the jaw to support dental implants. Grafting material is placed into areas where bone loss has occurred, and this material encourages the body’s natural ability to build and regenerate bone.
Bone Regeneration – When a tooth has less jawbone support than it needs, or after a tooth extraction, bone regeneration can rebuild the bone that has been lost.
Ridge Preservation – Ridge preservation involves placing grafting material into empty tooth sockets after an extraction to rebuild bone.
Extractions – Although it’s always best to preserve natural teeth, there are times when this isn’t possible. In such cases, a tooth may need to be extracted to restore oral health.
Biopsy – Dr. Cooper performs biopsies of tissue on cheeks, the palate, gums, and lips when a suspicious lesion has been identified. This tissue is sent to a laboratory so it can be tested for oral cancer.
Pinhole Surgical Technique – The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) is a less invasive alternative to gum grafting that involves only a pinhole-sized incision and no sutures. PST is an effective treatment for gum recession for many patients.
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