Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A.

Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A. is a distinguished periodontal and dental implant clinic located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The practice is dedicated to rejuvenating and rehabilitating patients' oral health through conservative, state-of-the-art procedures, aiming for healthy, long-lasting smiles. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, with a strong focus on gum disease treatment and dental implant solutions. Their gum disease treatments include advanced options like LANAP laser therapy, Perioscopy, bone grafting, gum grafting, pocket reduction, and Pinhole Gum Surgery, all designed to be minimally invasive and promote sustainable oral health. For tooth replacement, they excel in dental implant procedures, including "Teeth in a Day" (All-on-Four Dental Implants) using technologies like RevitaliZe by Zimmer Biomet and Trabecular Metal dental implants, providing efficient and natural-looking solutions. Other services include aesthetic crown lengthening, PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) therapy, S.M.A.R.T. bone grafting technique, SFOT (Surgical Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy), and Wilckodontics (Periodontally Accelerated Orthodontics). The team at Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A. consists of highly experienced and trained periodontists, including Dr. Mark M. Wilson, Dr. Elias Kersten, and Dr. Tamir Shalev. Dr. Shalev, a board-certified periodontist, also serves as a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, teaching and mentoring dental students and residents. Dr. Kersten has completed advanced training in minimally invasive techniques for soft and hard tissue augmentation. The clinic is equipped with advanced dental and periodontal technology to ensure precise and effective care. This includes 3D Cone Beam X-rays for comprehensive diagnostic imaging, Perioscopy for non-surgical gum disease treatment, ultrasonic scalers, Oral DNA Testing for targeted antibiotic therapy, growth proteins for bone regeneration, Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR), intraoral cameras for patient education, digital X-rays, and soft tissue diode lasers for various procedures. Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A. prides itself on its patient-centric approach, emphasizing dignity, respect, and continuous learning to provide the most progressive treatment options. Their core values include delivering a "WOW" patient experience, pursuing growth and learning, striving for excellence, embracing change, and building a positive team and family culture. They are committed to improving the health and self-esteem of the community they serve. Patient testimonials often highlight the professionalism, caring nature of the staff, and successful, often painless, outcomes of complex procedures. They work closely with general dentists to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.