HIGHEST QUALITY EXPERIENCE

Personalized Care. Advanced Cosmetic Procedures

Services

Dr. Robert S. Henshaw offers advanced periodontal microsurgery and dental implant microsurgery, ensuring a minimally invasive treatment approach.

At our office you will find a warm and inviting atmosphere, where we deliver personalized attention and focus on rejuvenation by utilizing the most advanced treatments available.

 

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WHAT WE DO AT
OREGON PERIODONTICS

At Oregon Periodontics, our goal is to provide the highest quality experience for each patient. Through the art of microsurgery, we can achieve high quality results from minimally invasive procedures. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, we deliver personalized attention and focus on rejuvenation by utilizing the most advanced treatments available. By focusing on non-surgical techniques whenever possible, we provide our patients with comfort and trust that we have their best interest in mind. We genuinely care about delivering a positive experience and satisfaction to our patients that will last forever.

Periodontal Disease Treatment

At Oregon Periodontics, we are dedicated to helping the Portland population improve and control their gum health.

Periodontal Maintenance
Cleaning

Periodontal maintenance is the cornerstone of our practice. We use state-of-the-art technology to preserve the dentin or teeth of patients who are afflicted with periodontal disease.

Our team of hygienists has extensive experience with managing complex periodontal patients. We treat gum disease on a daily basis, using in-depth cleaning techniques that work well below the gum line. Our ability to treat the most complex periodontal disease is supported by our vast experience in handling the needs of any periodontal patient.

Periodontal Disease
Treatment Options: LANAP

Traditional gum surgery involves cutting away some of the gum tissue, and reshaping the bone underneath to reduce pockets. LANAP is a progressive technique using a specialized laser to destroy the bacteria that cause the disease, and alter the tissue so that it has the opportunity to heal. The use of the laser is less invasive than traditional scalpel surgery, and results in a much faster and less painful recovery.

GUM RECESSION

Gum recession is a condition where the gum line pulls away or becomes unattached from the tooth exposing the tooth root. Often, gum recession is referred to as being "long in the tooth". 

Gum Grafts 
(Gingival Grafts)

Microsurgery is an ideal solution when treating gum recession because the use of the microscope provides both precision as well as an esthetically pleasing outcome. It differs from a skin graft in that a traditional skin graft leaves an open wound in the roof of the mouth (palate), often painful, and does not cover the exposed root. The color match on a skin graft is often less than ideal. Whereas a microsurgical graft transplants a thin piece of connective tissue gently removed from under the palatal skin. The skin is closed and heals with minimal discomfort. The graft is precisely placed under the gum and over the exposed roots. The microsurgical graft is inherently esthetic by design and accomplishes predictable root coverage and periodontal health.

BEFORE
AFTER

CONSCIOUS
SEDATION

Oregon Periodontics offers conscious sedation to patients who need, or prefer not to be engaged during surgery. Conscious sedation is both safe, and effective. The combination of sedatives and anesthetics will help you relax and block pain during your surgery. After the procedure, the medicine will wear off gradually, allowing you to recover quickly and return to your daily routine.

You may receive the medicine through an intravenous line (IV) or a shot into a muscle. You will begin to feel drowsy and relaxed very quickly. Patients are still conscious but are not alert. After the procedure the medicine will wear off quickly allowing you to recover and return to your everyday activities soon after your procedure.