Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Premier Periodontal Care & Dental Implant Solutions
As a board-certified periodontist, I have dedicated my practice to delivering specialized care focused on periodontal health and dental implant solutions. Since establishing this practice in 1995, my team and I have prioritized personalized treatment approaches, leveraging advanced techniques like the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) and bone grafting to address both functional and aesthetic concerns. We understand the critical connection between oral and systemic health, which drives our commitment to comprehensive periodontal maintenance.With over two decades of service to the North Pittsburgh and Monroeville communities, we have built a reputation for compassionate expertise, combining clinical excellence with a patient-centered philosophy. Our practice remains dedicated to evidence-based care, ensuring patients receive precise diagnoses and tailored treatment plans to preserve natural teeth and restore oral health. From emergency care to implant-retained restorations, we emphasize transparency, education, and comfort throughout every patient interaction.
Services
Dental Implants
Periodontal Maintenance
Pinhole Surgical Technique
Gum Disease Treatment
Bone Grafting
Crown Lengthening
Tooth Exposure
Ridge Augmentation
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in advanced periodontal treatments.
- Our team specializes in minimally invasive techniques like Pinhole Surgical Technique.
- We provide personalized care with a focus on patient comfort and education.
- Our practice emphasizes evidence-based solutions for long-term oral health.
- We maintain partnerships with local dental professionals for coordinated care.
Services
Dental Implants
We offer permanent tooth replacement solutions through dental implants, restoring function and aesthetics for missing teeth. Our expertise includes single-tooth, multiple-tooth, and implant-retained denture options. With advanced placement techniques, we ensure stable, natural-looking results to prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure.
Pinhole Surgical Technique
This minimally invasive procedure corrects gum recession by repositioning existing tissue without grafts or incisions. Patients experience reduced sensitivity and improved aesthetics with faster healing compared to traditional methods. Ideal for treating exposed roots and thin gum tissue effectively.
Gum Disease Treatment
We diagnose and manage periodontal disease at all stages, from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Treatment includes scaling, root planing, and surgical interventions to halt infection progression. Our approach preserves supporting tooth structures and addresses systemic health connections to improve overall wellness.
Bone Grafting
This procedure rebuilds jawbone volume to support dental implants or following tooth loss. Using biocompatible materials, we restore structural integrity for successful implant placement. Bone grafting prevents further resorption while maintaining facial contours for optimal functional and cosmetic outcomes.
Crown Lengthening
We perform functional crown lengthening to expose more tooth structure for restorative or cosmetic purposes. This procedure improves tooth proportions and facilitates proper crown placement. Excess gum tissue removal creates balanced aesthetics and enhances long-term dental restoration success.
People
Periodontics With A Caring Touch
Periodontist, DMD, MS
Specializing in periodontics with advanced dental implant and cosmetic gum treatment expertise, Dr. Werkmeister has served Wexford and Monroeville communities since 1995. Emphasizing personalized care, he will retire on July 31, 2025, after a fulfilling career.
Questions
What periodontal services do you offer?
We provide gum disease treatment, dental implants, bone grafting, crown lengthening, and minimally invasive Pinhole Surgical Technique for gum recession repair.
How do I access emergency periodontal care?
Contact our Wexford office at (724) 933-0070 or Monroeville location at (412) 856-8200 for urgent periodontal concerns requiring immediate attention.
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease involves infection and inflammation of gum tissues supporting teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss if untreated. We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options.
What happens to ongoing treatments after retirement?
Dr. Werkmeister will provide care until July 31, 2025. We recommend discussing long-term treatment plans directly with the office for proper coordination.
How do dental implants work?
Dental implants are titanium posts placed in the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. They provide stable support for crowns and dentures while maintaining bone structure.
