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Daryl E. Malena DDS
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In
addition to treating gingivitis and periodontitis, patients are
frequently referred to periodontists for the diagnosis and treatment of
a number of dental problems. Most of these involve diseases of the
soft tissues of the mouth. Some of these patients require a biopsy
specimen in order to reach a diagnosis. There are a number of
causes of stomatitis (inflammation of the
oral tissues) including viral, fungal, bacterial, and side effects of a
number of drugs. In addition, some patients have medical
conditions that cause or exacerbate oral problems, specifically patients
with immune suppression diseases and transplant patients.
Periodontists sometimes diagnose and treat TMD (also known as TMJ) problems involving pain and disfunction of the muscles and joints of the masticatory apparatus. Periodontists frequently team up with endodontists (root canal specialists) to solve problems that are combination of both domains. Some of these are teeth that have developed resorption (a condition where part of the tooth dissolves without any known reason) and others are molars that require amputation of one or more roots. Select from the topics at the left, or use the Search feature to find what you are looking for. If you have questions, feel free to contact us. Click
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