Periodontal Treatment

Gum health plays a vital role in your overall oral wellbeing — and when signs of gum disease appear, early treatment is essential. Periodontal treatment focuses on diagnosing, managing, and reversing conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which can cause bleeding gums, gum recession, bad breath, loose teeth, and even tooth loss if left untreated. At Periodontics & Dental Implant Specialist Centre, we provide specialist periodontal care for patients experiencing gum disease at any stage, from early inflammation to advanced infection.

Led by experienced Melbourne periodontist Dr William Zhang, our clinic offers a full suite of evidence-based treatments — including deep cleaning (scale and root planing), periodontal surgery, regenerative therapies, and long-term maintenance care. We use advanced diagnostic tools and personalised treatment plans to ensure every patient receives the most appropriate and effective care for their condition.

Whether you’ve noticed early symptoms or have been referred for specialist gum treatment, we’re here to help restore your oral health and protect your teeth for the long term.

Stop gum disease in its tracks. Call (03) 9813 1866 to book a periodontal consultation and personalised care.

Periodontal treatment refers to the specialised care of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. The goal of periodontal therapy is to manage, stabilise, and where possible, reverse the effects of gum disease — a progressive condition that can lead to gum recession, bone loss, and tooth loss if left untreated.

Gum disease typically begins as gingivitis, which involves inflammation and bleeding of the gums caused by plaque build-up.

If not addressed, it can progress to periodontitis — a more serious infection that damages the tissues and bone supporting the teeth, often resulting in loose teeth or permanent tooth loss.

At Periodontics & Dental Implant Specialist Centre (PDISC) in Melbourne, we offer a complete range of periodontal treatments tailored to your condition. These include non-surgical procedures like scale and root planing (deep cleaning) for early-stage disease, or advanced surgical options such as flap surgery, crown lengthening, or regeneration therapy for more serious consitions.

Our team uses clinical diagnostics and personalised treatment planning to ensure the most effective outcome at every stage. Call today – (03) 9813 1866, to book an appointment.

At Periodontics & Dental Implant Specialist Centre (PDISC), we focus exclusively on the prevention, treatment, and management of gum disease using the latest techniques and technology. Led by specialist periodontist Dr William Zhang, our team brings extensive clinical experience and a strong commitment to evidence-based care, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of periodontal treatment.

We use advanced diagnostic tools — including 3D imaging, digital periodontal charting, and clinical photography — to assess the health of your gums and develop a personalised treatment plan. Whether you require non-surgical deep cleaning, regenerative therapy, or complex surgical procedures, all periodontal services are provided under one roof, streamlining your care and reducing the need for referrals.

At Periodontics & Dental Implant Specialist Centre, we take a gentle and patient-focused approach, with clear explanations, supportive aftercare, and long-term maintenance plans to help prevent relapse. We work closely with your general dentist and other specialists if needed, ensuring your treatment integrates seamlessly with your overall oral health goals.

Trust your gum health to a dedicated team of periodontal professionals in Melbourne. Book with us today – (03) 9813 1866. If a clinician, see fill out our referral form.

We provide a full range of gum treatments — from deep cleaning to advanced regenerative surgery — all tailored to your needs and delivered with specialist care.

Scaling and root planing is the most common and non-surgical form of treatment for periodontal disease. This procedure is more intensive than a routine general dental cleaning, which traditionally occurs every six months.

It is a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins. Commonly, a local anaesthetic is required for this procedure.

Sometimes, scaling and root planing can be completed in one visit. This usually is possible if you have gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease. However, if you have periodontitis, multiple visits are usually needed.

This surgical procedure allows access beneath the gums to clean deep periodontal pockets and remove diseased tissue. It’s often recommended for moderate to severe periodontitis. Some patients may not respond optimally to scaling and root planing. Non-surgical treatment may be less effective in deeper pockets where there is limited access for cleaning instruments to reach. Periodontal surgery is often required to clean pockets that are too deep to be cleaned with non-surgical treatment.

Periodontal flap surgery is a simple procedure under local anaesthetic. It is usually done in an outpatient setting. After anaesthetic has taken effect, a small cut is made in the gum line near the tooth root. During this procedure, your periodontist will fold back the gum tissue and remove the disease-causing bacteria before securing the tissue back into place. If the underlying bone has been damaged, the irregular surface will be smoothed out to limit areas where disease-causing bacteria can hide. This will also allow your gum tissue to reattach to healthy bone more effectively.

Following flap surgery, proper aftercare is essential. This guide offers detailed instructions on oral hygiene, diet, medication, and recovery to support healing and reduce complications.

Click here for the pdf of Post-op Instruction for Periodontal Flap Surgery.

This procedure reshapes the gum and bone around teeth to expose more tooth structure. It may be performed for aesthetic reasons or to support restorative work like crowns or fillings. When a tooth is broken or decay extends below the gum line, this area must be uncovered before it can be restored. Crown lengthening surgery is a surgical procedure performed on a healthy periodontium that requires exposure of adequate tooth structure for restorative purposes, so the amount of tooth exposed supra-gingivally is increased.

Crown lengthening may also be a procedure used for smile line correction. In this case, crown lengthening is performed to reshape the gum line to improve the aesthetics of your smile by exposing more of your natural tooth surface.

Crown lengthening is normally performed under local anaesthetic. The amount of time this procedure takes will largely depend in how many teeth are involved and whether a small amount of bone needs to be removed, in addition to the soft tissue. During this procedure excess gum and bone tissue are reshaped to expose more of your natural teeth. The surgical site will be completely healed in approximately six to eight weeks time.

Regeneration techniques aim to rebuild lost bone and soft tissue using membranes, bone grafts, or proteins. Ideal for restoring structure after gum disease damage. Today, periodontists are often able to restore or regenerate lost bone and attachment around teeth as a result of long-standing periodontal disease. Not all bone lost with periodontal disease can be restored with bone regeneration, but there may be isolated defects around individual teeth where this treatment can provide additional support to the tooth and improve health, function, and appearance of the area. Periodontal regeneration surgery refers to minimally invasive surgical procedures that aim to regenerate lost periodontal structures (bone, periodontal ligament, and connective tissue attachment) that support our teeth.

After active treatment, long-term maintenance is key. This includes regular professional cleaning, monitoring of gum health, and ongoing support to prevent recurrence of gum disease. Under normal circumstances, most patients will not require any further active treatment after non surgical and/or surgical periodontal treatment. However, the majority of patients will require ongoing periodontal maintenance therapy to maintain their optimal periodontal health.

Periodontal maintenance is a detailed dental cleaning procedure that specifically targets plaque, bacteria and tartar build-up along the surfaces of teeth to ensure periodontal health. Maintenance is an important dental treatment for halting the progression of periodontal disease and it should be scheduled at a regular interval in order to successfully manage and treat periodontal disease.

Normally periodontal maintenance is recommended every 3 to 4 months, as research indicates that bacterial formation on teeth and gum occurs almost immediately after the cleaning, and bad bacteria forming after 3 months. Frequent removal of the bacteria from under the gum line can control the inflammation and can often prevent the further breakdown of the bone and gum supporting your teeth. The interval varies according to the severity of a patient’s periodontal condition, and their ability to perform appropriate oral hygiene to manage disease.

Used to treat gum recession, this procedure involves transferring tissue to protect exposed roots and restore the natural gumline. It can improve both function and aesthetics.

Gum disease can progress silently, so recognising the early warning signs is essential for protecting your teeth and gums. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to see a specialist:

• Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing
• Gum recession, making your teeth appear longer
• Loose or shifting teeth
• Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
• Pain or discomfort when chewing
• Deep pockets forming between your teeth and gums

These signs may indicate gingivitis or more advanced periodontitis — both of which require professional assessment and treatment. The earlier gum disease is addressed, the better the outcome for your oral health.

If you’re noticing any of these symptoms, don’t wait. Book a periodontal consultation today and get the expert care you need.

Your first visit to Periodontics & Dental Implant Specialist Centre will involve a thorough and comfortable assessment to evaluate the health of your gums and supporting bone. A specialist periodontist will begin with an examination, checking for signs of inflammation, gum recession, and tooth mobility.

We’ll then perform periodontal charting, which measures the depth of the pockets around your teeth to determine the extent of gum disease. If required, diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or 3D scans may be taken to assess bone levels and support accurate planning.

Based on your results, we’ll create a personalised treatment plan outlining your current gum health and recommended next steps. This may include non-surgical treatments like deep cleaning, surgical options such as flap or regeneration procedures, and a maintenance phase to keep your gums healthy over time.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and fully understand each stage of care before proceeding.

Your first visit to Periodontics & Dental Implant Specialist Centre will involve a thorough and comfortable assessment to evaluate the health of your gums and supporting bone. A specialist periodontist will begin with an examination, checking for signs of inflammation, gum recession, and tooth mobility.

Don’t ignore bleeding gums or gum recession — they could be early signs of a more serious problem. At PDISC, we’re here to help you take control of your gum health with expert advice and specialist care.

Take the first step towards a healthier smile. Book your periodontal consultation today by calling us on (03) 9813 1866.