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New Service-Alloderm- Treats Gum Recession

What is Alloderm?

AlloDerm is a sterile human connective tissue matrix that contains no blood and no cells.  Therefore, there is no risk of rejection or potential for disease transmission.  This tissue has been in medicine and dentistry for over ten years.  Dr. Hughes is now using AlloDerm rather than harvesting tissue from the patient's palate for most soft tisse grafting procedures, thus making gingival grafting free of palatal complications and more comfortable for the patient. 

 

APPLICATIONS INCLUDE30

  • Root coverage
  • Gingival augmentation
  • Soft tissue ridge augmentation
  • Soft tissue augmentation around implants

 

AlloDermPre-op

 

AlloDermPost-op 1 week

 

AlloDermFianl- Complete Root Coverage

 

AlloDerm

 

 

James B

"Now that I have healthy teeth and gums, you would think that my new smile would be the nicest part of improving my dental health. It really is nice, but the best part of improved dental health is that my heart specialist has told me there are several recent studies that show a link between unhealthy teeth/gums and unhealthy hearts. My wife calls my new smile an investment in a healthier future."

James B.

Las Vegas Team Trip 2011

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Las Vegas Dental Anesthesiology Course February 25 &26, 2011

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas when you are learning about Dental Sedation! We learned a lot of great information and techniques to bring back to the office to better serve our patients.  The two day course was presented by the ADSA (American Dental Society of Anesthesiology) and was held at Bally's Las Vegas.  Dr. Hughes' course was hands on and covered general anesthesia and IV drugs as well as medical emergencies.  The dental assistant's course covered a range of topics including monitoring IV sedation, nitrous oxide, medical emergencies, and pharmacology.  

 

We had a great time. We worked hard and played hard too!!