Jay Platt, DDS
Revolutionizing Dentistry: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Advancements in technology have crept into every aspect of our lives, and dentistry is no exception. Without technological advances, procedures like dental implants, LANAP and LAPIP laser surgery, minimally invasive bone grafting, and even general anesthesia would not be possible. Anyone who believes that technological advancements will simply stop at the water’s edge is kidding […]
Detecting and Preventing Oral Cancer: The Importance of Oral Surgeons
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of early detection and prevention of oral cancer. It is important to understand the role that oral surgeons play in detecting and preventing this condition.
Protecting Your Smile: Best Ways to Prevent Oral Injuries During Sports
April is National Oral Health Month, a time to remind us of the importance of maintaining good oral health. One aspect of oral health that is often overlooked is the prevention of injuries while playing sports. As an oral surgeon, Dr. Platt is committed to promoting oral health and preventing injuries, and in this post, […]
Revolutionizing Oral Surgery: The Role of Platelet Rich Fibrin
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a revolutionary therapy that has gained popularity in the field of dentistry. PRF is a concentration of platelets in plasma, which is derived from the patient’s own blood. Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and they also contain various growth factors that stimulate tissue healing and regeneration. PRF has been […]
Crown Lengthening Provides Patients a Smile Worthy of a King (or Queen)!
Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that involves reshaping the gum tissue and underlying bone around a tooth to expose more of the tooth structure and create a better foundation for a crown or other restoration. This procedure is typically performed to improve the appearance of a “gummy” smile, where too much gum tissue covers […]
How Minimally Invasive Laser Dentistry is Saving Dental Implants
When properly cared for with best practices in dental hygiene, dental implants can provide a lifetime of confidence and smiles to patients. However, as with any sort of oral health issue, lack of oral hygiene can lead to problematic situations around your new teeth. Just like with periodontitis, peri-implantitis is a build-up of bacteria in […]
Starting the Year off Fresh: 5 Ways to Prevent Periodontal Disease in 2023
Periodontal Disease, or gum disease as it is more commonly known, as a widely used term used to describe one of multiple stages of inflammation, wear, infection, and/or decay to gum tissue, bone, and teeth. This extremely common condition occurs in over 50% of the American population at some level of severity, though prevention is […]
Gum Grafting: A Rejuvenation For Your Smile
Winters in the Midwest usually mean bundling up to stay warm. A sweater, a winter coat, anything to keep us covered up and away from the cold winter winds. But, did you know there is one part of your body you should worry about keeping covered up all year round? That’s right, you guessed it! […]
No Cutting, No Sewing: Laser Assisted Periodontics
With all of the advancements in technology aiding oral health in the past century, one of the biggest may very well be the advent of periodontal laser therapy, namely Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) and Laser Assisted Peri-implantitis Protocol (LAPIP). Though lasers are often seen as “high-tech” and it should come as no surprise […]
Low Bone? No Hygiene Access? No Problem!
Patients missing most or all their upper or lower teeth have long since relied on traditional dentures to remain both functional and aesthetically normal. Dentures, however, are not without limitations and drawbacks, including bone loss, instability, difficulty eating, and difficulty speaking. Thankfully, dental science has developed multiple techniques as alternatives to traditional dentures that allow […]