Jack E. Wasserstein, DDS, Inc.

Welcome

adamweston — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:15:12 +0000

Voted Santa Clarita Valley’s best Periodontist – The Signal newspaper.

Welcome to our office, we are currently under construction, but feel free to use our website in the meantime.

Periodontics

Your gums are the framework for a picture-perfect smile. Periodontics focuses on the health and treatment of gums and bones, working to correct and prevent damage caused by gingivitis, periodontitis or other gum diseases. Maintaining healthy gums strengthens the foundation of your mouth.

If you are considering dental procedures such as implants or full mouth restoration, you may have to meet with an experienced periodontist. New York dental specialists at Smile in the City work together to develop a comprehensive dental plan that achieves the healthy smile you deserve. This involves examining the health of your entire mouth, including your gums, to determine if you are the right candidate for certain dental procedures.

THE RIGHT PERIODONTIST FOR YOU

A qualified, Board-certified periodontist who understands the relationship between teeth and gums can guide you in the right direction to an improved, healthy smile. Smile in the City periodontist Dr. Jack Wasserstein is dedicated to providing patients with the latest and most effective treatment available, while ensuring complete relaxation in the dentist’s chair.

ADVANCED METHODS IN PERIODONTICS

To eliminate the fear and discomfort commonly associated with dental procedures,Dr. Jack Wasserstein performs all of his treatments scalpel-free. As a Board-certified periodontist in laser dentistry, you can receive the latest in periodontal treatment without the pain and swelling caused by scalpels and stitches. At Smile in the City, you can expect a comfortable dental visit with painless, effective results.

Mini implants used to stabilize a temporary denture

Jack Wasserstein, DDS — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:45:43 +0000

In this case, mini dental implants (Dentatus Atlas system) are placed along with the permanent dental implants (Nobelbiocare Tapered Groovy system). The mini dental implants are used for the purpose of stabilizing the temporary denture. By using this technique the temporary denture can be modified by removing the palatal aspect as well as decreasing the denture flanges. This modification of the temporary denture is typically performed by the restoring dentist. Some of these aspects were performed at the time of surgery just to get initial stabilization. Guided implant surgery was also used for the placement of the permanent implants. The following slide carousel demonstrates the procedures performed and will be update as more photos are available.

Gum graft with simultaneous root coverage

Jack Wasserstein, DDS — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:58:50 +0000

In this case, we are adding a new method to the standard procedure by advancing the gingival collar coronally to cover the root surface at the same time we are adding the graft to increase the zone of attached gingiva. Note the difference in root coverage before and just one week after the procedure.

Placing the graft directly over the root surfaces at the time of surgery typically doesn’t work, as there is no blood supply to nourish the graft over the root surfaces.

With this technique, the gingival collar that we are advancing maintains its blood supply from the adjacent gingival papillae, and is supported in its new position by the donor tissue.

Gingingival graft with simultaneous root coverage

Jack Wasserstein, DDS — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:27:58 +0000

Placing the graft directly over the root surfaces at the time of surgery typically doesn’t work, as there is no blood supply to nourish the graft over the root surfaces.

With this technique, the gingival collar that we are advancing maintains its blood supply from the adjacent gingival papillae, and is supported in its new position by the donor tissue.

Guided implant surgery multi tooth

Jack Wasserstein, DDS — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:28:07 +0000

This case involves multiple units with poor bony dimensions and close proximity with the mandibular nerve.

Guided implant surgery single tooth

Jack Wasserstein, DDS — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:07:14 +0000

Guided implant surgical case – minimal bony dimensions for dental implant placement.

This case is in progress, but it involves implant placement in minimal bony dimensions. This case would be extremely difficult to do without guided surgery. It would be very easy to perforate the alveolar housing. Using guided surgery though the implant can be meticulously placed, minimizing the risk of bony perforation ………

Semilunar graft

Jack Wasserstein, DDS — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:26:31 +0000

This type of graft is used to try to cover an exposed root surface. A moon shaped incision is made in the gingiva. The two corners are left attached. The attached corners allow blood to flow through the graft. The center section of the graft is moved toward the crown of the tooth to cover the root surface. Pressure is applied for four minutes. There must be an adequate zone of attached gingiva prior to performing this procedure, if not a connective tissue graft is done initially. This is a fairly predictable procedure and typically you can achieve root coverage up to the height of the adjacent gum papillae. This series of pictures shows images from start to two weeks post operatively.

Gingival prosthetic

Jack Wasserstein, DDS — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:48:15 +0000

This patient presented with maxillary alveolar ridge atrophy. The large air space below the bridge was creating a phonetic problem as it was allowing air to pass through, creating a lisp. The patient was also concerned about the gingival aesthetics of the area.

While ridge augmentation using soft and or hard tissue is also a treatment consideration, a very simple approach involved the use of a gingival prosthetic to mask the area. This prosthetic was fabricated chair-side and its intended purpose was to demonstrate its function and see how the patient would tolerate it.

The patient was ecstatic with this temporary device. It immediately solved his phonetic problem and he was happy with the improved aesthetics. He asked if he could keep it and of course we let him.