Dr. Monica A. Lamble Advanced Periodontics & Dental Implants

Dr. Monica A. Lamble Advanced Periodontics & Dental Implants is a dedicated dental clinic located at 205 N Colony Dr, Saginaw, MI 48638, specializing in periodontics and dental implant solutions. The clinic is led by Dr. Monica A. Lamble, who holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Periodontics from the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Lamble also serves as a part-time faculty member in the university's Graduate Periodontics program, demonstrating her commitment to the field and staying abreast of the latest advancements. The clinic has a long-standing reputation, with over three decades of serving patients and receiving referrals from general dentists throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region for complex periodontal procedures and dental implants. While general dentists handle early stages of periodontal disease, Dr. Lamble's practice focuses on more advanced cases that require specialized treatment. Services offered at Dr. Monica A. Lamble Advanced Periodontics & Dental Implants include: Dental Implants: Placing artificial tooth roots made of titanium to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. Regenerative Procedures: Surgical interventions, including bone regeneration, to restore the health of bones supporting teeth, especially when deep cleaning is insufficient. Gum or Soft Tissue Grafting: Procedures to address gum recession by adding tissue to areas with insufficient gum coverage, often sourced from the roof of the patient's mouth or a tissue bank. Ridge Augmentation and Socket Preservation: Procedures performed after tooth removal to prevent jawbone shrinkage and prepare the area for future implants. Sinus Lift: A procedure to add bone graft material beneath the sinus to create sufficient bone for implant placement. Crown Lengthening/Exposure: Reshaping excess gum and bone tissue to expose more natural tooth structure, sometimes done for orthodontic purposes. Frenectomy / Fiberotomy: Simple surgical procedures often recommended as part of orthodontic treatment plans. TMD or TMJ Treatment: Addressing temporomandibular joint disorders, which involve problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles, often linked to teeth grinding or clenching. Soft Tissue Biopsy: Performing biopsies on abnormal oral lesions to send tissue for pathological diagnosis. The clinic emphasizes patient comfort and education, ensuring patients understand their conditions and treatment plans. They utilize numbing agents for procedures and offer oral sedation to ease anxiety. The team also assists with insurance claims and offers payment plans for out-of-pocket costs.