Thomas C. Kelley D.D.S., M.S.D., L.L.C.- Periodontist
Dentist- Periodontist
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of my private practice is to provide patients with exceptional dental and periodontal treatment in a warm and caring environment. My success is based on high ethical standards, utilizing evidence based, state-of-the-art techniques with an attention to detail and following strict patient protection guidelines. I will work with your physician and other dental professionals you may be seeing, in order to rehabilitate and maintain your oral health.
As A Specialist, Dr. Kelley Offers The Following Services:
Complete Periodontal Examination- Performed by Dr.Kelley- This exam is the key step in determining a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Radiographs ( X-rays )- Radiographs should be current and of diagnostic quality. They are used for proper evaluation and interpretation of the status of the periodontium and dental implants. Abnormalities are noted.
The Panoramic X-ray may be useful as an adjunct to intraoral films (periapical and bitewing X-rays), but have no value in periodontics , endodontics , and operative dentistry. Oral surgeons may get the greatest value of a panoramic Xray because it provides an overall view of unerupted teeth, cysts, and maxillary and mandibular fractures.
Prophylaxis
Scaling and Root Planing/ Local Chemotherapeutic Agents
Periodontal Surgery:
(See Illustrations of Periodontal Procedures)
1. Flap Surgery
Open Flap Debridement
Osseous Resection-Osteoplasty/Ostectomy
Crown Lengthening
Bone Grafting/Socket Preservation
Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR)-with and without bone grafting
2. Gingivectomy/Gingivoplasty
3. Mucogingival Surgery
•Attached Gingiva Augmentation
Free Autogenous Gingival Grafts
Pedicle Gingival Grafts
Apically Positioned Flap Surgery
• Root Coverage
Pedicle Gingival Grafts
Semilunar Coronally Positioned Flaps
Free Autogenous Gingival Grafts
Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafts- My practice performs a current technique for treating gum recession which does not require taking tissue from the patient's palate and avoids creating needless surgical trauma and discomfort to an uninvolved area. I utilize a material called Alloderm, an acellular dermal matrix tissue. Alloderm works the same as the patient’s own tissue, is as safe, and much more convenient. Advantages to using Alloderm include only one surgical site with faster recovery and more comfortable healing, larger or multiple areas can be treated in a single procedure, and more natural looking results. Note-The amount of root coverage is determined on a case by case basis.
"Although CT and ADM have a slightly different histological appearance, both can successfully be used to cover denuded roots with similar attachments and no adverse healing." Histologic Evaluation of Autogenous Connective Tissue and Acellular Dermal Matrix Grafts in Humans J Periodontol 2005;76:178-186.
To learn more about Alloderm, go to the link below :www.lifecell.com/patient/alloderm
• Frenum Operation
4. Combination of Various Periodontal Surgical Approaches
5. Implant Placement-To learn more about The Astra Implant System, go to the link below :www.astratech.com
6. Simple And Surgical Extractions
7. Biopsies- All biopsy specimens are submitted to the Oral Pathology Group at the Indiana University School of Dentistry
All reevaluations and post operative appointments are an essential part of treatment success and are included with the cost of treatment.
Supportive Periodontal Therapy ( SPT ) or Periodontal Maintenance- SPT or Periodontal Maintenance is started after completion of active periodontal therapy and continues at varying intervals for the life of the dentition. It is meant to maintain the periodontal health attained as a result of active therapy. It includes supragingival and subgingival removal of plaque and calculus, oral hygiene reinstruction, antimicrobial therapy as necessary, and surgical treatment for recurrent disease. Smoking cessation recommendations are meant to improve your periodontal and overall health.
Tooth Whitening- To learn more about Opalescence Tooth Whitening, go to the link below :www.ultradent.com
For more information on periodontal procedures, go to the American Academy of Periodontology link below: http://www.perio.org/consumer/procedures.htm
