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Periodontics in Reston, VA
Specialty gum care, without an outside referral.
Board-Certified Periodontist Dr. Hazem Saqqal treats gum disease, rebuilds lost gum and bone, and prepares implant sites, in the same office as Dr. Kiumars Karbasi.
Periodontics
Periodontics in Reston, VA: gum disease treatment, scaling and root planing, laser gum therapy, grafting and implant support with a Board-Certified Periodontist.
Healthy gums hold everything together
Your teeth are only as secure as the gums and bone that hold them. Periodontics is the dental specialty that cares for those supporting tissues, treating disease and rebuilding what has been lost. Dr. Hazem Saqqal completed specialized training in Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, earning a Master of Science in 2020, and is a Board-Certified Periodontist. He diagnoses and treats gum disease, from early inflammation to advanced periodontitis, and provides grafting and implant support. He works alongside Dr. Kiumars Karbasi, so periodontal treatment and restorative work such as crowns or implant teeth are coordinated as one plan.
Areas of periodontal care
- Gum diseaseDiagnosis and treatment, from gingivitis to periodontitis.
- Deep cleaningRoot planing smooths and cleans below the gumline.
- Laser careA laser treats diseased gum tissue gently.
- Gum graftsSoft tissue grafts cover exposed roots and reduce sensitivity.
- Bone graftsRebuilding lost bone, often to prepare an implant site.
- Implant supportSite preparation coordinated with Dr. Karbasi.
Why patients see Dr. Saqqal
- Gums that are inflamed, tender or bleeding
- Gum tissue pulling back from the teeth
- Bone loss around teeth or a missing tooth
- An implant site that needs preparing first
- Diseased gum tissue that needs laser treatment
Training and memberships
Dr. Saqqal earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2012 before his specialty training in periodontics. He has extensive experience in implant dentistry, advanced bone and soft tissue grafting, and computer-guided implant surgery. He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.
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Mention any gum concerns when you book your visit. Read more about gum disease treatment, bone grafting and dental implants, or see Dr. Saqqal’s full bio.
The short answer
Periodontics is the dental specialty that cares for the gums and the bone that support your teeth. Care ranges from diagnosing and treating gingivitis and periodontitis, including scaling and root planing below the gumline, to laser gum therapy, gum grafts that cover exposed roots and bone grafts that rebuild lost bone. It applies whenever gum disease, recession or bone loss needs treatment, and when an implant site needs preparing before placement.
Periodontics FAQ
- What does a periodontist do?
- A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Dr. Hazem Saqqal diagnoses and treats gingivitis and periodontitis, performs gum and bone grafting, and provides implant support. He has extensive experience in implant dentistry and computer-guided implant surgery. He treats patients in the same office as Dr. Kiumars Karbasi.
- What training does Dr. Saqqal have?
- Dr. Hazem Saqqal is a Board-Certified Periodontist with a DDS degree and a Master of Science in Periodontics. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2012 and completed his specialty training at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 2020. He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration, among other organizations. His experience includes implant dentistry, advanced grafting and computer-guided implant surgery.
- How do periodontal and restorative care work together?
- Periodontal and restorative care are planned together, because Dr. Saqqal and Dr. Karbasi work side by side in one office. Dr. Saqqal treats the gums and bone, and Dr. Karbasi handles restorations such as crowns, bridges and implant teeth. Both doctors use the same records, so your history follows you between appointments. It also means you check in at the same front desk for every visit.
- What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
- Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease, when the gums are inflamed but the supporting bone has not yet been affected. Periodontitis is the more advanced stage, where the infection reaches below the gumline and can damage the bone that holds the teeth. Dr. Saqqal treats both, from early inflammation to advanced gum disease. Catching problems early, at a regular exam, helps you avoid discomfort and expense.
- What is gum grafting?
- Gum grafting treats receding gums by attaching donor tissue to areas where the gums have pulled away from the teeth. It protects exposed tooth roots from decay and sensitivity and improves the look of your smile. Soft tissue grafting is one of Dr. Saqqal’s areas of focus. It also helps protect teeth from further recession.
- Can a periodontist help with dental implants?
- Yes, Dr. Saqqal provides planning and site preparation for implants, coordinated with Dr. Karbasi’s restorative treatment. When a site needs more bone or gum tissue, he rebuilds it with grafting before the implant is placed. He also has experience in computer-guided implant surgery. Your imaging and records are shared between both doctors.
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