When Dr. Parsa T. Zadeh, a former USC clinical professor and lecturer of 14 years and a Beverly Hills periodontist, diagnoses a patient with periodontal disease, he follows one of several possible courses of treatment, depending on how advanced the disease has become. For less severe cases, nonsurgical treatments will be attempted first to eliminate infection, reduce swelling, and promote healthy regrowth of receded gums.
For mild cases of periodontal disease, Dr. Zadeh will recommend the least invasive treatments. Usually, this includes a comprehensive and deep cleaning, which cleans the surfaces of the tooth, gum pockets, and root. This is known as scaling and root planning. If an infection is present or there is a threat, Dr. Zadeh will prescribe antibiotics.

For more advanced stages or forms of periodontal disease, surgery may be required. Dr. Zadeh performs four types of periodontal surgery near you: pocket reduction, regenerative grafts, crown lengthening, and soft tissue grafts. 



For regeneration, Dr. Zadeh will perform the same steps as in a pocket reduction surgery but will also use bone grafts or tissue proteins to promote healthy regrowth of the gums.