Periodontist and Dental Implants – Your expert periodontist

Specialist in Periodontics & Dental Implants

Specialised Periodontal Care in Hornsby, Norwest, Coffs Harbour & Surrounding Areas

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Our locations

Hornsby
Norwest
Coffs Harbour

Meet

Dr Rajiv Verma

Qualifications

Dr Rajiv Verma completed his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology from the University of Otago at Dunedin, New Zealand 2008.

Experience

Dr Verma has more than 20 years of experience in the field of dentistry as a clinician and an academic. He is in full-time specialist periodontal practice and was a specialist clinical educator at the University of Sydney.

Clinical Educator

Dr Verma has presented numerous lectures and workshops locally and internationally. He believes in sharing his clinical knowledge with colleagues and dental students.

Credentials

He has served as President of the Australian Society of Periodontology NSW Branch and is the former Federal President of the Australian Society of Periodontology. Fields of interest include cosmetic periodontal surgery, implantology, and guided bone and tissue regeneration

Memberships and Accreditations

As a testament to his dedication and expertise, Dr Verma holds memberships in prestigious organisations, including:

Australian Society of Periodontology
Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontology
American Academy of Periodontology
Australian Dental Association

International Team for Implantology Fellowship
Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Fellow of the International College of Dentists
Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy

We are committed to providing personalised and compassionate patient care at Hornsby Periodontics. We believe in fostering a collaborative approach, working closely with referring doctors and dental students to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patient’s periodontal health

Welcome to Hornsby Periodontics

At Hornsby Periodontics, we provide exceptional periodontal and implant treatment to patients in Hornsby, Norwest, Coffs Harbour and the surrounding areas. With our highly skilled specialist team and four convenient locations, we are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients.

Our Mission: To provide you with the best available periodontal & implant treatment in a caring environment.

Helping You Restore Your Gum Health with Periodontal Treatment

At Hornsby Periodontics, we are dedicated to providing exceptional periodontal treatment services to our patients. With our expertise in periodontal therapy, we strive to deliver the best available care to help you achieve optimal gum health. With multiple convenient locations across Sydney, including Hornsby, Coffs Harbour, and Bella Vista, our periodontal specialist team is easily accessible to cater to your periodontal needs.

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease (gum disease), often caused by plaque buildup, is a common condition that can lead to gum infections and inflammation.

Dental Implants

If you have experienced tooth loss, our experienced team can help restore your smile with dental implants. Implants are a highly successful and durable tooth replacement option.

Periodontal Plastic Surgery

At Hornsby Periodontics, we offer periodontal plastic surgery to address aesthetic and functional concerns associated with gum recession and tooth exposure.

Lasers in Periodontal Therapy

Latest technique of Waterlase REPAIR Perio using laser are used in conjunction with deep debridement for treatment of periodontal disease.

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FAQ

Who is a Periodontist?
A periodontist is a dental professional who specialises in preventing, diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, performing cosmetic periodontal plastic surgery procedures and placing dental implants. Periodontists often treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surface debridement (in which damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using various surgical procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement and repair of dental implants.
Who should see a Periodontist?
Some patients' periodontal needs can be managed by the general dentist. However, as more and more patients exhibit signs of periodontal disease, coupled with research that suggests a relationship between periodontal disease and other chronic diseases of aging, periodontal treatment may necessitate a greater understanding and increased level of expertise by a trained specialist. Patients who present with moderate or severe levels of periodontal disease or patients with more complex cases will be best managed by a partnership between the dentist and the periodontist.
Will the treatment be painful?
We will take every measure to ensure that your procedure is in no way uncomfortable or painful. If treatment is needed, we will inject a small amount of anesthesia to gently numb an area of your mouth. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after 2-3 hours.
What to expect in the initial examination?
The initial examination involves gathering your medical and dental history. Full mouth periodontal charting wherein the periodontist measures the bone levels around every tooth using a periodontal probe. Full mouth radiographs (x-rays) will be taken to determine bone levels. Colour images, study casts, and CBCT scans may also be taken to aid in determining the periodontal condition of your mouth.
How can gum disease be prevented?
The infection around most of your teeth can be treated and stabilised, and with the improvement of your home dental and gum care and a regular maintenance programme, the periodontal disease you present with can be slowed and probably arrested. The most important first step is learning to clean teeth effectively. A personalised program of oral hygiene for each patient is designed. All such programs include proper tooth brushing and are aimed at cleaning the teeth well without traumatising the teeth or gums. Dental floss, tape, or interdental brushes should also be part of the plaque control program for the hard-to-reach surfaces between teeth. Since the area between the teeth is where most periodontal pockets start, it is well worth the extra time and effort required to master the interdental technique. Daily tooth cleaning will keep the formation of bacterial plaque and calculus to a minimum, but it won't completely prevent it, nor will it remove calculus already formed and firmly attached to the teeth at the gum line or below. Plaque within deep pockets is out of reach of home cleaning methods.
What is the treatment for gum disease?
An initial cause-related periodontal treatment comprising of non–surgical treatment is an essential step in controlling and treating your periodontal disease. This consists of scaling and root planing (SRP)/debridement throughout the mouth, together with a review and revision of your cleaning procedures. Scaling and root planing is a careful cleaning of the tooth root surfaces to remove plaque from pockets and remove bacteria and toxins from the tooth root. Research has consistently shown that debridement reduces inflammation of the gums and reduces the amount of bacteria associated with periodontal disease. Due to these positive findings, this is usually the first mode of treatment recommended for most patients. In fact, many people may not require surgical treatment after debridement; in others, this may be part of a pre-surgical procedure.