Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Periodontal & Dental Implant Specialists in Lansdale
North Penn Periodontal Associates has been dedicated to providing specialized periodontal and implant care since 1973. Our practice focuses on diagnosing and treating gum disease, offering cosmetic enhancements, and placing dental implants to restore both function and aesthetics. We prioritize personalized treatment plans designed to stop active dental disease, repair damage, and prevent recurrence.Our team utilizes advanced technologies like 3D imaging and bone regeneration techniques to ensure precise, long-lasting outcomes. With decades of combined experience, we maintain affiliations with leading dental organizations to uphold the highest standards of care.
Services
Dental Implants
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Bone Grafting
Ridge Augmentation
Crown Lengthening
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in periodontics and implantology.
- Our practice utilizes advanced 3D imaging for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
- We provide personalized care focused on long-term oral health and patient comfort.
- Our team includes board-certified periodontists with academic and clinical leadership roles.
- We accept CareCredit financing to make advanced treatments accessible and affordable.
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants replace missing teeth with titanium posts that fuse to the jawbone, providing a stable foundation for crowns or dentures. This solution restores chewing function, prevents bone loss, and maintains facial structure. Our team uses 3D imaging for precise placement and offers bone regeneration when needed.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
We treat gum disease through scaling, root planing, and surgical interventions to eliminate infection and restore tissue health. Early diagnosis prevents tooth loss and reduces systemic health risks. Custom maintenance plans ensure long-term disease management and oral wellness.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting rebuilds jawbone volume to support dental implants or address defects from trauma or disease. We use advanced materials to stimulate natural bone growth, ensuring stable implant integration and improved facial aesthetics. This procedure enhances candidacy for restorative treatments.
Ridge Augmentation
Ridge augmentation restores the natural shape of the jawbone after tooth loss or extraction. This procedure creates a solid foundation for implants by rebuilding areas with insufficient bone structure. It also improves the fit of dentures and enhances smile aesthetics.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening removes excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth surface for restorative or cosmetic purposes. This improves the appearance of a 'gummy smile' and provides better access for dental crowns or bridges, ensuring durable, functional results.
People
Howard Gross
Periodontist
Dr. Howard Gross earned his DDS from Universidad Central of Venezuela and the University of Detroit-Mercy, followed by a periodontology residency at Boston University. He holds a Master of Science in Oral Biology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. With over 20 years of teaching experience and active involvement in professional organizations, he specializes in implantology and advanced periodontal therapies.
Questions
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection affecting gums and bone around teeth, leading to inflammation, bone loss, and potential tooth loss if untreated.
Do you offer emergency dental care?
Yes, we provide urgent care for periodontal emergencies during office hours and have an answering service for after-hours assistance.
Are dental implants covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan; our staff helps determine benefits and maximize reimbursement for implant and periodontal treatments.
What advanced technologies do you use?
We utilize 3D cone-beam CT imaging for precise implant placement and diagnostics, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes.
How do I prepare for a dental implant procedure?
Complete a medical history review, bring current medications, and follow pre-operative instructions provided during your consultation visit.
