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8 Jan 2013

Dr. Gottesman Lecturing at Gintuit™ Calibration Session in La Jolla, California

Dr. Gottesman will be a featured speaker and contributor for Organogenesis, presenting his clinical experience with Gintuit at the Gintuit™ Calibration Session in La Jolla, California on Saturday, January 12,…

4 Jan 2013

Lip Repositioning for a Gummy Smile

Deb: I am a management consultant, and I present pretty much for a living. So, my smile is extremely important. I’d see a photo of myself and there’d be a…

3 Jan 2013

What Factors Contribute to Long-Term Success of Dental Implants?

By design, dental implants are meant to serve as permanent replacements for your natural teeth. That’s one of the aspects that makes them so appealing and intriguing. Ideally, these artificial…

27 Dec 2012

Crown Lengthening: Purpose and Procedure

For years, periodontists have used the crown lengthening surgery to improve the outcome of various dental procedures and to improve a patient’s overall dental health. To improve access to a…

17 Dec 2012

Options for Replacing a Single Tooth

When patients lose a tooth, whether to decay or trauma, finding an attractive, functional replacement becomes a priority. Who wants to walk around with a big gap detracting from their…

13 Dec 2012

Dr. Gottesman now the top periodontist in New York on Dr. Oogle

Dr. Edward Gottesman is currently ranked #1 out of 137 periodontists in New York City on the doctor review website, Dr. Oogle. Dr. Gottesman’s top ranking is based on nearly…

3 Dec 2012

Advantages of AlloDerm® over Autogenous Grafting for Root Coverage

When you have lost the gum tissue that covers the roots of your teeth, you are faced with only a few alternatives. The gum tissue will not grow back naturally…

1 Dec 2012

Dr. Edward Gottesman Lectures at Greater New York Dental Meeting 2012

Dr. Gottesman recently lectured at the Greater New York Dental Meeting at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York, NY, on November 28, 2012. His lecture, entitled “Gummy To Glam:…

26 Nov 2012

Pocket Depth Reduction: What are the benefits?

Early stages of gum disease involve relatively mild symptoms like red, swollen gums. However, as the condition progresses to periodontitis, more problematic issues arise, one of which is pockets that…

21 Nov 2012

Dr. Gottesman Publishes Article in Dental News Phillipines

Dr. Gottesman was recently published in the January-June 2012 issue of Dental News Phillipines. The article is titled: Ridge Augmentation in the Esthetic Zone to Achieve Prosthetically Guided Implant Positioning. …

15 Nov 2012

Can periodontal disease be prevented?

Periodontal disease has serious consequences for oral health and systemic health. It can lead to tooth loss and bone loss, and the condition has also been linked with other health…

2 Nov 2012

Why choose a periodontist for dental implant treatment?

When selecting a dental professional to place your dental implants, it’s important to choose a practitioner who has extensive experience in performing the procedure. The necessary surgery requires a specific…

22 Oct 2012

Dr. Gottesman featured by the American College of Prosthodontists

Dr. Edward Gottesman is currently featured in Allison’s Story on the American College of Prosthodontists website. In Allison’s Story, Dr. Gottesman teams up with Dr. Kenneth Kurtz to insure that…

22 Oct 2012

Revolutionary Gum Regeneration with Gintuit™

Recession and loss of a certain type of protective (keratinized) gum tissue around the teeth has been an issue that has challenged the dental community for decades. The condition required…

16 Oct 2012

Causes of Gum Recession

Under certain conditions, the gums can shrink, eventually exposing the roots of the teeth and making the crowns of the teeth appear longer than normal. This condition is known as…

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