Periodontal maintenance is a specialized type of cleaning for patients who have been
treated for periodontal (gum) disease already, such as with scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) and/or periodontal surgery. This service is usually performed every 3–4 months to prevent the disease from returning. It includes:
- Cleaning above and below the gum line
- Targeted removal of plaque, tartar, and bacteria from gum pockets
- Monitoring and charting of gum health
- Application of localized antibiotics if needed
- Use of LASER treatment locally as needed
Unlike a regular cleaning, periodontal maintenance is part of an ongoing strategy to manage gum disease and protect your teeth, gum, and bone structure over time.
Medical Condition
Gingival Embrasures (Black Triangles)
Interdental papilla recession—often seen as small gaps or 'black triangles' between your teeth—can disrupt the natural contours of your gum line. These spaces often develop due to bone volume changes or natural tissue maturation, and they can unfortunately become areas where debris accumulates, making oral hygiene more difficult. We provide a precise, non-surgical restorative treatment designed to reconstruct the gum papilla. This restores the natural architecture of your smile while improving your ability to keep those areas clean and healthy, effectively strengthening the overall integrity of your gums.
Medical Procedure
Clinical Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
A comprehensive clinical protocol performed at 100 Montgomery St, designed to stabilize periodontal health and restore gingival aesthetics. Dr. Tabar combines precise subgingival instrumentation to eliminate pathogenic biofilm within periodontal pockets with the advanced Bioclear method. This dual-focus approach not only arrests inflammatory progression but also restores the natural height of the interdental papilla, effectively closing embrasure voids to support both a healthy, cleansable gum line and a harmonious smile.
Medical Device
AI Cavity and Bone Loss Detection Software
X-rays used at Digital Dental Practice SF to analyze and flag subgingival decay and early-stage bone loss for proactive periodontal care.
Practice Information
Digital Dental Practice San Francisco
Dr. Maryam Tabar is a restorative and biomimetic dentist providing specialized, longitudinal periodontal care for patients in the San Francisco Financial District (94104). At our 100 Montgomery St facility, she utilizes rigorous maintenance protocols and advanced restorative techniques to manage gingival recession, arrest periodontal bone loss, and restore optimal tissue architecture. Her clinical focus is dedicated to the precise, long-term stabilization of your oral health, offering Downtown professionals a sophisticated, evidence-based approach to preserving the structural integrity of their natural smile.
Lead Practitioner
Dr. Maryam Tabar DDS
Lead Dentist 94104 & Financial District
Clinical FAQs
Why is periodontal maintenance needed every 3-4 months?
Clinical studies show that harmful periodontal bacteria repopulate deep pockets within 90 days. Most patients at Digital Dental Practice require maintenance every 3 months to stop the inflammatory cycle that leads to bone loss.
Can Bioclear fix the gaps (black triangles) between my teeth?
Yes. Black triangles, or gingival embrasures, are often caused by bone loss or recession. Dr. Tabar uses the Bioclear Method at our Financial District office to non-surgically close these gaps using high-end composite resin.
How does AI technology help prevent gum disease?
At Digital Dental Practice, we use AI to analyze X-rays with clinical precision, identifying early bone density changes and subgingival issues that might be missed by the human eye alone.