Our Patients
Phase One Procedures
Procedures which are needed to correct disease are always diagnosed and treatment planned to be done with some urgency. We call these “Phase 1 Procedures” or “Disease Elimination Procedures.” These include cavities, deep cleaning, root canals and extractions. It is important to understand that these are done first because they tend to get worse and cause more problems in the future if left untreated.
Phase Two Precedures
Phase two procedures or “Reconstruction Procedures” are usually treatment planned next. These include periodontal surgical therapies, crowns and bridges, implants, bite corrections, braces, partial dentures and others. These procedures are used to restore gums health and/or missing teeth (or missing tooth structure), and in that regard are considered to “reconstruct” the mouth to where it used to be when it had all its working parts. A mouth free of disease is a prerequisite for Phase 2.
Phase Three Precedures
Phase three procedures are maintenance procedures. These include your regular dental cleaning, periodic cavity-detecting radiographs and doctor’s examinations. These are the preventive procedures that keep your oral health intact! It is important to adhere to the maintenance schedule set for you by your doctor. Most patients are seen every 3 or 4 months. The 6-month recall schedule is grossly inadequate for most adult patients. In order to control periodontal disease, our aim is to clean your mouth before it gets dirty. Remember, early detection of dental disease is the best protection against future costly bills.
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