When considering dental implants, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will place them. Dental implants are surgically inserted into your jawbone, and the health of your gum tissue and underlying bone plays a direct role in their long-term success. A periodontist is a dental provider with an additional three or more years of graduate training focused entirely on the structures that support your teeth. This means that a periodontist approaches dental implant placement with a thorough understanding of the biological environment in which your implant will live, which makes this type of provider uniquely suited for the procedure.
At Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants, our team has been caring for patients across Pennsylvania for over 45 years. Led by Dr. Jay Laudenbach, a graduate of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Periodontal Prosthesis program, and Dr. Ishita Bhavsar who has a masters in the field of periodontics. Together, they provide patients throughout the greater Philadelphia area with thoughtful, patient-centered care focused on lasting results.
What Does a Periodontist Bring to Dental Implant Placement?
Periodontists complete years of focused graduate-level training focused on the very tissues that make dental implants possible. This training gives periodontists a precise understanding of how bone heals, how gum tissue responds, and how to identify or prevent conditions that could affect implant success down the line.
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, periodontists are among the dental professionals most trained to evaluate, place, and maintain dental implants because of their deep familiarity with the supporting structures of the mouth. Implant placement outcomes are closely tied to the provider’s training in periodontal tissue management and bone assessment.
Why Does Periodontal Health Matter for Implants?
Your gum tissue and jawbone are the foundation of every dental implant. Before placement, a provider must assess bone density, evaluate gum health, and determine whether preparatory procedures are needed. Active gum disease, for example, is one of the leading causes of implant failure, and a periodontist is trained to identify and treat it before the implant process begins.
Our team performs thorough pre-implant assessments that may include bone grafting if your jaw requires additional support, as well as a full evaluation of your periodontal health before any implant is placed.
How Periodontal Training Shapes the Implant Process
A periodontist brings a level of surgical precision that directly benefits implant placement. At Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants, Dr. Laudenbach and Dr. Bhavsar are both trained in Fotona laser therapy, which enables them to optimize gum tissue health during and after implant procedures precisely. This kind of advanced training contributes to thorough, well-planned care from evaluation through placement.
The outcome of any implant case depends not only on the placement itself, but on the health of the surrounding tissue throughout every stage of treatment. Our team monitors this closely.
What Types of Implants Do Periodontists Place?
Periodontists are trained to place a full range of implant solutions, from single-tooth dental implants to full arch restorations. For patients who are missing most or all of their teeth, we offer All-on-X (also referred to as All-on-4) implants, which use a small number of strategically placed implants to support an entire arch of teeth.
Full arch cases require precise surgical planning and a deep awareness of bone volume, gum architecture, and long-term tissue behavior. These are exactly the areas where a periodontist’s training becomes most valuable. For patients exploring this option, our All-on-X dental implants page offers a closer look at what this treatment involves.
Schedule Your Dental Implant Consultation at Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants
Choosing a periodontist for dental implant placement means choosing a provider whose entire graduate training was built around the tissue, bone, and biology your implant depends on. With Dr. Laudenbach, a board-certified Periodontist, and Dr. Bhavsar who has a masters in periodontics, our team brings credentials and experience that reflect a genuine commitment to implant care done well.If you are ready to take the next step toward a restored smile, we welcome you to reach out to our team. We serve patients across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Haverford, Villanova, Chestnut Hill, Cherry Hill, and more. Visit our contact form to request a consultation, and let us help you move forward with confidence.
