Michael P. Evans D.D.S., M.S.PROGRESSIVE PERIODONTICS periodontics: see dentistry. AND IMPLANTOLOGY. Like diabetes and high blood pressure periodontitis periodontitis Inflammation of soft tissues around the teeth (see tooth). Poor dental hygiene leads to deposition of bacterial plaque on the teeth below the gum line, irritating and eroding nearby tissues. is a genetic disease with no pain and few symptoms. By the time patients notice loose teeth, bad breath or bleeding gums, severe damage may have already occurred. Fortunately, the field of periodontics has made tremendous advances in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease Periodontal Disease Definition Periodontal diseases are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaws where . Sarasota's Dr. Michael Evans highly trained in the latest techniques to prevent major tooth and one loss. Since periodontal disease often starts to manifest between the ages of 35 and 45, Dr. Evans says it's especially important for patients in this age range and those with parents who suffered early tooth loss to request an valuation from a trained periodontist per·i·o·don·tist n. A dentist who specializes in periodontics. periodontist a dentist who specializes in periodontics. . He and his staff are always happy to see new patients and they make education a top priority, carefully explaining the ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl of periodontal disease and its effect on heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems and pregnancy. One of Dr. Evans' most requested procedures is covering exposed tooth roots caused by receding gums. The result is decreased sensitivity and a more youthful smile. Advanced bone augmentation procedures can also help patients who would have been forced to wear dentures in the past to keep their teeth and, in some cases, even grow back underlying bone. When teeth can't be saved, advances in implant technology restore dental health and function. Using progressive medical techniques, Dr. Evans minimizes the pain many patients expect with oral surgery. "When I call patients the night of surgery, they often ask when the pain will start," Dr. Evans explains. "In many cases, patients have almost no pain and only experience temporary sensitivity." Dr. Evans received his periodontal training at the University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a coeducational public research university located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. College of Dentistry. He holds a master of science degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center and a master's degree in guidance and counseling guidance and counseling, concept that institutions, especially schools, should promote the efficient and happy lives of individuals by helping them adjust to social realities. from Central Michigan University Central Michigan University, at Mount Pleasant, Mich.; coeducational; est. 1892 as a normal school, became Central State Teachers College in 1927, achieved university status in 1959. The university maintains a forest that is used for botanical and biological research. . Among his many dental affiliations, Dr. Evans is a diplomat of the International Congress of Implantology and a fellow of the renowned Misch Implant Institute. For the last eight years, he has been the driving force and director of the Sarasota Study Club, an association of some of the best local dentists and dental specialists who are dedicated to continuing education and working together to support the dental needs of mutual patients and the surrounding community. |
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