Periodontics - Victorville, CA

We’ll always do everything possible to save even severely damaged teeth with durable restorations. However, when a tooth is too damaged to be saved, an extraction may be the best option.

We ensure a gentle and efficient procedure to relieve pain and protect oral health. As a prosthodontist, Dr. Pinto has the expertise to rebuild your complete smile with beautiful and functional tooth replacements.

Wisdom teeth often cause problems when they don’t have enough space to grow properly, such as damage to the jawbone or the roots of neighboring molars, shifting teeth and changes to your bite, and infections.

Timely wisdom tooth extractions can prevent these dental issues and keep your smile healthy. We offer affordable wisdom tooth extractions with flexible financing options to make it easy to protect your smile.

Dental implants are the most durable and natural-looking solution for missing teeth. Our precise and careful implant placement ensures successful and long-lasting results. If you’re looking for oral surgery near you for dental implant surgery, our team is ready to provide the expert care your smile deserves.

When teeth go missing, the ridge of bone that once supported them will shrink over time. This is especially significant in cases where many or all the teeth in an arch are missing.

Ridge augmentation is a specialized type of bone graft that restores the natural contour of your gums and jaw. We frequently recommend a ridge augmentation to create a good foundation for other treatments, such as full-mouth dental implants.

Bone grafting involves adding bone tissue to support and reinforce the jawbone. We frequently recommend adding bone graft material to the socket after a tooth is extracted to preserve the bone’s shape and prevent bone loss that could affect neighboring teeth or change the shape of your face. Bone grafts are also an excellent way to build the necessary support for dental implants.

We offer exposing and bonding procedures to help guide impacted teeth, such as canines, into their proper position. During this treatment, a small area of gum tissue is gently lifted to expose the impacted tooth, and an orthodontic bracket with a small chain is attached. This allows us to gradually move the tooth into alignment, improving the function and appearance of your smile.

Zygomatic implants are a specialized solution for patients who do not have enough upper jawbone to support traditional dental implants. Instead of being placed in the jawbone, these longer implants are anchored into the zygomatic (cheek) bone, which is naturally strong and dense. This advanced option allows patients with severe bone loss to receive secure, stable implants without the need for bone grafting.

We offer bone regeneration therapies to rebuild and strengthen areas of the jaw where bone has been lost due to gum disease, trauma, or tooth loss. These therapies use advanced techniques and grafting materials to stimulate the body’s natural ability to regrow bone. This provides a stronger foundation for dental implants and improves long-term oral health.

A sinus lift adds bone to the upper jaw in the area of the molars and premolars. By carefully lifting the sinus membrane and placing grafting material, we create the necessary support for dental implants. This treatment allows patients with insufficient upper jawbone to achieve successful, lasting implant results.

When a dental implant fails, we provide therapy by carefully removing it to prevent further bone or gum complications. Once removed, the area can be treated and regenerated to restore proper oral health. After healing, we can plan for a replacement implant to ensure long-term stability and function.