The document discusses periodontal disease, its causes and treatment. It notes that periodontal disease involves inflammation and infection of the gums and bone around teeth. If left untreated, it can progress from gingivitis to periodontitis where the tissues and bones that support the teeth are destroyed, potentially leading to tooth loss. The document outlines treatments for periodontal disease including nonsurgical approaches like cleaning and deep root planing as well as surgical procedures. It also discusses dental implants as a treatment option for replacing lost teeth.

1. Caring for your gums can save your life
Periodontics and Dental Implants
Prevention and Treatment of Gum and Bone Illnesses
Implant Dental Replacement

2. Periodontics and Dental Implants
In the past, periodontitis was known as pyorrhea, which means
discharge of pus through the gums. Using this term was a mistake
because, in truth, the periodontal disease involves a more complex
group of signs, symptoms that make the treatment and dental
maintenance a priority for the overall health of the patient.
At the early phase of the lesion, gums show reddish, inflamed and
bleeding. This last sign is very relevant because it is not natural for a
healthy organ to bleed. This stage is known as gingivitis, which means
inflammation of dental gum. If left untreated, the lesion will evolve
into periodontitis, stage in which the tissues that support the teeth
weaken, causing mobility of dental pieces and, eventually, loss of
teeth.
Our practice is aimed at the prevention and
treatment of gum and bone illnesses that
affect the teeth. We are also oriented towards
healthy tissue and its maintenance. In the event
of loss of dental pieces, we are equipped with
the safest, updated technology
to replace them with implants.
What is the periodontal disease?

3. Periodontics and Dental Implants
The cause related to periodontal
disease is bacterial dental plaque, a
sticky biofilm of bacteria that grows
around teeth and other surfaces in
the mouth.
This bacterial deposit, in a susceptible person, would produce toxins
that swell the gums, destroy the bones and affect organs such as the
heart, the brain or lungs. Periodontal disease has been linked to
premature child birth and underweight newborn babies. Studies have
shown transmission of the illness between individuals. Additional
factors linked to the development of periodontal disease include
dietary deficiency, stress, smoking, hormonal changes, pregnancy and
immune system illnesses, and more.

5. Periodontics and Dental Implants
Treatment of Periodontal Disease
and Implant Dental Replacement
The early stages of the illness is acute and reversible, by following
instructions on buccal hygiene and prophylaxis. In moderate cases,
illness will be treated scraping and smoothing the roots of teeth. In
severe stages, after thorough re-evaluation, treatment might require
surgery. Today we have advanced material and procedures that will
generate regrowth and restore lost tissue.
When illness becomes extreme and teeth have been lost, these can be
replaced by implants. Dental implants restore functionality and
aesthetic. We will also restore aesthetics by properly aligning the
gums surrounding the teeth and restoring anatomic area that will
allow the settlement of prosthesis or will enable tissue to adapt
properly to the tooth.
In cases when teeth need to be
extracted, we will rebuild the
bone to avoid possible alveolar
and facial deformation.
We are also basic foundation of
odontology, because without
healthy gums and tissue even the
most excellent dentist work will
fail.

6. Doctor Roberto Cruz Lara
• Clinical and radiology diagnostics of mouth and teeth lesion.
• Prophylactic treatment, fluoride treatment and hygiene education.
• Treatment of surrounding tissue.
• Prevention of gum, tissue and bone illnesses.
• Reconstructive, regenerative and cosmetic periodontic surgeries.
• Dental Implants.
• Dental and periodontic health maintenance.
• Sedation.
• Preprosthetic surgery.
• 24 hours availability of personalized plan supervision.
• Individualized treatment plan with the highest standards of
hygiene and sterilized environment.
Over 24 years of experience in practice, teaching and as conference
speaker.
Extensively sought as case consultant.
Periodontics and Dental Implants
Prevention and Treatment of Gum and Bone Illnesses
Implant Dental Replacement

7. We guarantee a personalized treatment plan
under the highest standards of hygiene
and sterilized environment.
Doctor Roberto J. Cruz Lara
Periodontics and Dental Implants
Gustavo Mejía Ricart #37,
Edificio Boyero III • Suite 203 • Naco
Phone: 809-547-1061 • Cell: 809-854-0202
Email: robertocruzlara@hotmail.com
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.