University of California San Francisco
Periodontic (gum) treatment
Periodontic Gum Treatment focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the gums and the supporting structures around the teeth, including bone and connective tissue. Treatment may range from nonsurgical care, such as deep cleanings and periodontal maintenance, to advanced surgical procedures when needed.
Treatment options in our Periodontics Clinic
UCSF’s Periodontics Clinic provides comprehensive care for the gums, bone, and other supporting structures around the teeth for both children and adults. The clinic focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, with care delivered by expert faculty and residents in a supervised academic setting. UCSF’s clinic and periodontology program pages describe a broad scope of care that includes modern diagnostic and treatment approaches, advanced surgical and nonsurgical therapies, gum grafting, regenerative procedures, dental implants, and intravenous conscious sedation when appropriate.
Procedures and services may include:
- Evaluation, prevention, and diagnosis of periodontal disease
- Advanced nonsurgical periodontal treatment
- Advanced surgical periodontal treatment
- Gum grafts and other soft-tissue grafting procedures
- Bone grafting and regenerative procedures
- Sinus augmentation (Sinus lift)
- Laser gum surgeries
- Dental implants and implant-related care
- Treatment of infected dental implants (peri-implantitis)
- Intravenous conscious sedation when appropriate
Why choose UCSF for periodontics treatment?
UCSF is a world leader in health care and research, dedicated to providing excellent, patient-centered care. At the UCSF Dental Center, expert faculty and residents provide world-class oral health care to our community, while advanced trainees in periodontics restore some comfort under the guidance of experienced faculty. As a patient at UCSF Dentistry, you’ll experience:
- Personalized treatment plans
- Advanced technology
- A collaborative faculty-resident care team
- An emphasis on education and comfort
- A longstanding commitment to excellence
Payment and insurance options
Different clinics work with different insurance plans, and participation may change over time. Many, but not all, accept some insurance, including Delta Dental, PPO plans, and Denti-Cal. Some only accept self-payment. Please be sure to ask our staff about insurance options when scheduling your appointment.
- Insurance: The Periodontics Clinic accepts Delta Dental Premier and Delta PPO. Please bring your benefit card or insurance plan information to your appointment.
- Direct payment: Patients may pay with cash, check, or credit card for Dental Center services.
- Denti-Cal: This clinic accepts Denti-Cal
What to expect
Personalized consultation
Our providers take time to understand both your dental needs and your lifestyle, ensuring that your treatment plan is tailored to you from the very first visit.
Bring records and insurance
Please share any previous dental records and provide your insurance information so our team can coordinate your care and coverage efficiently.
Receive your dental plan
Your provider will outline your personalized treatment plan, explain the next steps, and schedule follow-up visits to keep your care on track.
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