Comprehensive specialist examination
Peri-Implantitis
Peri-implantitis can threaten the longevity of your dental implants. Fortunately, Dr. Molina specializes in both implant and gum treatment, making him the ideal doctor to fully resolve your peri-implantitis and undo any damage it has done.
What is
Peri-Implantitis?
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the tissues and bone supporting a dental implant. Just as untreated gum disease damages and weakens the area around a natural tooth, untreated peri-implantitis does the same type of damage and can lead to eventual implant failure.
Patients with peri-implantitis often notice warning signs such as a bad taste, odor, bleeding or discomfort around their implant. Dr. Molina provides a careful evaluation, including using digital X-rays and CBCT imaging to accurately diagnose your situation. Because peri-implantitis involves a contaminated metal implant surface, treatment can be complex, making care from an experienced specialist like Dr. Molina essential.
Custom Care From A
Specialist in Implants and Gum Treatment
As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. Molina has advanced training in the management of peri-implantitis and is additionally certified in Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Protocol (LAPIP) by Millennium Dental Technologies. LAPIP is a conservative, minimally invasive laser treatment designed to disinfect the implant surface and reduce inflammation—often without surgery. In many cases, the laser alone can help control infection and promote healing, without opening the gums or removing the implant.
If surgery is necessary, Dr. Molina will carefully explain all available options, which may include deep cleaning, disinfection, soft tissue grafting or bone grafting. In a worst case scenario—when an implant cannot be saved—Dr. Molina will gently extract the old implant, thoroughly clean the area, rebuild the lost bone and provide a strong and stable new implant.
