Modbury

Gum Doctor & Specialist Periodontist in Modbury

If you’re looking for a gum doctor in Modbury, Dr Shin Chyuan Chen provides specialist periodontal care from our conveniently located Modbury Heights clinic.

As a specialist periodontist, Dr Chen focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. This includes gum disease, periodontitis, receding gums, bone loss and complex periodontal conditions.

Our Modbury Heights clinic also provides specialist dental implant treatment, soft tissue procedures, periodontal surgery and bone augmentation procedures.

Specialist Gum Disease Treatment in Modbury

Gum disease can range from mild inflammation of the gums through to advanced periodontitis affecting the tissues and bone supporting the teeth.

Signs that you may need to see a gum specialist can include:

Bleeding gums

Swollen or inflamed gums

Receding gums

Loose or shifting teeth

Gum abscesses

Persistent gum problems

Bone loss around teeth

Changes in the spaces between your teeth

Problems affecting existing dental implants

Periodontitis can progress without significant pain, which makes professional assessment particularly important when signs of gum disease are present.

What Is a Periodontist?

A periodontist is a dental specialist with advanced training in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the gums and structures supporting the teeth.

While your general dentist provides care across a broad range of dental needs, a periodontist focuses specifically on periodontal health and complex gum conditions.

Patients may be referred by their dentist or seek specialist periodontal assessment when more advanced treatment or management is required.

MEET DR SHIN CHYUAN CHEN

Meet Dr Shin Chyuan Chen, Specialist Periodontist

BDS (Adel), DClinDent (Perio)

Dr Shin Chyuan Chen is an Adelaide specialist periodontist with extensive postgraduate training and experience in periodontology.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 1995, Dr Chen undertook specialist training and completed his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology at the University of Adelaide in 2005.

His professional areas of interest include dental implants, guided tissue regeneration, mucogingival surgery and complex periodontal management.

Dr Chen has also been involved in periodontal education at the University of Adelaide and previously served as Federal President of the Australian Society of Periodontology.

SPECIALIST CARE

Periodontal Services Available in Modbury

Gum Disease Treatment

Specialist assessment and periodontal treatment for gingivitis, periodontitis and other conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures of your teeth.

Periodontal Treatment

Depending on your individual condition, periodontal treatment may include non-surgical debridement, surgical periodontal treatment and ongoing periodontal maintenance.

Receding Gums

Gum recession can result in exposed tooth roots, sensitivity and aesthetic concerns. Specialist assessment can determine the cause and whether periodontal treatment or a soft tissue procedure may be appropriate.

Gum Grafting & Soft Tissue Procedures

Soft tissue grafting may be used to reinforce thin gum tissue or treat certain areas affected by gum recession.

Dental Implants

Dental implants can be used to support the replacement of missing teeth. Specialist assessment considers the condition of the gums, supporting bone and other factors before treatment is recommended.

Bone & Sinus Augmentation

Where there is insufficient jaw bone for implant placement, bone augmentation or sinus augmentation procedures may be considered.

Periodontal Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance is an important part of managing periodontal health following treatment. The recommended maintenance interval will depend on your individual periodontal condition and risk factors.

Why See a Gum Specialist?

A specialist periodontal assessment can help determine the type and severity of a gum condition and establish an appropriate treatment plan.

Periodontal care isn’t only about treating bleeding gums. Advanced periodontal disease can damage the structures supporting the teeth and may eventually contribute to tooth mobility and tooth loss.

The goal of periodontal treatment is to manage disease, preserve periodontal health and, wherever possible, help patients maintain their natural teeth.

Modbury Periodontist Clinic

Dr Shin Chyuan Chen Periodontist & Associates

3 Macadam Street, Modbury Heights SA 5092

Our Modbury Heights clinic provides access to specialist periodontal care for patients from Modbury, Modbury Heights and surrounding areas of Adelaide.

To arrange an appointment, contact our team on (08) 8263 8101.

Frequently Asked Questions About Periodontists in Modbury

Dr Shin Chyuan Chen is a specialist periodontist practising at 3 Macadam Street, Modbury Heights SA 5092. He provides specialist periodontal care for gum disease and complex periodontal conditions, as well as dental implant and soft tissue procedures.

A dental specialist who focuses on conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth is called a periodontist.

You may benefit from periodontal assessment if you experience bleeding gums, persistent gum inflammation, gum recession, loose teeth, bone loss, gum infections or other ongoing periodontal problems. Your general dentist may also recommend referral to a periodontist.

Yes. Periodontists assess and treat gum recession. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment may include periodontal management, changes to oral hygiene techniques or soft tissue grafting procedures.

Dental implants are one of the specialist services provided by Dr Shin Chyuan Chen Periodontist & Associates. Assessment can determine whether implant treatment is suitable and whether additional procedures such as bone augmentation may be required.

Dr Shin Chyuan Chen Periodontist & Associates is located at 3 Macadam Street, Modbury Heights SA 5092. Appointments can be arranged by calling (08) 8263 8101.