Dr Vinod Mathew Mulamoottil, Chief Dental Surgeon, has established a reputation for high quality dentistry in a caring and friendly environment in Tiruvalla since 1995. Dr Vinod Mathew is associated with Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences as a teaching faculty.
 

ORTHODONTIC CARE  |  ORTHODONTIC TRAINER (PRE-ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT)  |  COSMETIC TREATMENT  |  SMILE DESIGN

SURGICAL TREATMENT

PERIODONTIST SERVICES 
Periodontal Treatment- Specialised treatments are available for the treatment of mild to advanced gum disease.

Preventing dental disease is a fundamental part of our work here at Mulamoottil Dental Clinic. Our aim is to help you achieve and maintain optimal dental health through regular hygienist visits. We have a Preventative Dental Team consisting of two Dentists and a visiting Periodontist (expert in treatment of more complex gum problems).

There are three broad classes of periodontal (gum) therapy for treatment of gum disease:

1. Dental cleaning (prophylaxis or prophy)
2. Root planning & scaling (RP&S) 
3. Periodontal (gum) surgery

A dental cleaning is what one typically receives at a six-month check-up. It is appropriate for those who maintain excellent home oral hygiene and have minimal gum pocket depths around their teeth. Patients should be aware that scheduling a 'check-up' doesn't  mean that one desires a cleaning. A check-up could mean just x-rays and exam. Root planning & scaling (RP&S) is usually recommended when it needs more than a typical cleaning. This may be due to lack of adequate home oral hygiene, high sugar diet, deeper gum pocket depths around teeth or more extensive dental work that might inhibit access for a regular cleaning. Novocain is frequently used since this cleaning will attempt to get to the full depth of the deeper gum pockets. 

This procedure usually involves minimal pain and one should expect to resume social and professional activities later that same night and certainly the next day. Most people feel a tremendous difference in how much cleaner their mouth feels and how much fresher is their breath. The benefit can be quite profound and immediate.

Three to six months after completing the RP&S the periodontist would perform a reevaluation examination and would usually recommend one of the following:
1)Go back to regular cleanings but at a frequency of every three, not every six months,
2) Repeat the root planning & scaling, 
3) Periodontal surgery is indicated for either the whole mouth or just refractory sections.

Gingivectomy is a relatively minor type of periodontal surgery that involves the removal of a small amount of gum tissue around a tooth or several teeth.

Periodontal surgery is similar to that performed during root planing & scaling except that the periodontist actually cuts the gum and moves it out of the way during the procedure.

Osseous Surgery is a type of periodontal (gum) surgery that involves the removal and/or reshaping of the jawbone under the gum.

Accident and Emergency Cover 
Our surgery hours should cover most times that you need to see a dentist in an emergency situation. For urgent treatment or advice out of hours, call the main practice number to obtain an emergency number for the dentist on call. Please note that if we do need to open the surgery out of hours a charge will be made. 

Appointment Scheduling 
We understand that you have a busy schedule and recognise the need to provide an efficient service. We will make every effort to see you at your scheduled appointment time. There will be no charge for changing your appointment provided that we are given at least 24 hours notice.

Disabled Access
The practice is on the ground floor offering easy access