CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy

10/16/2026

For Patients in Los Angeles, a Referral to a Periodontal Specialist Rarely Means Your Dentist Is Stepping Back

A referral can feel like an ending, as if your dentist has run out of options and handed you off to someone else. In practice, it usually means the opposite: your dentist recognized a need for training and technology focused specifically on gum tissue, bone, and implant planning, and wants that expertise added to your care, not substituted for it.

Dr. Aalam and Dr. Krivitsky are both dual board-certified periodontists, and part of how our team works is staying in close contact with the dentist who referred you, sharing findings and treatment plans so your care stays connected rather than split in two. Once periodontal or implant treatment is complete, most patients go right back to their regular dentist for everyday care.

If avoiding an appointment has been less about the referral itself and more about not knowing what happens once you're here, that uncertainty is worth naming out loud before you decide anything at all.

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11620 Wilshire Blvd #718,
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For Patients in Los Angeles, a Referral to a Periodontal Specialist Rarely Means Your Dentist Is Stepping Back A referral can feel like an ending, as if your dentist has run out of options and handed you off to someone else. In practice, it usually means the opposite: your dentist recognized a need....

10/07/2026

Many Periodontal Concerns Don't Actually Require Surgery

One of the first things people ask us is whether gum treatment automatically means surgery. It doesn't, and that surprises a lot of patients. When gum disease is caught early, it can often be managed with non-surgical care, and our approach at every stage is to treat as conservatively as the situation allows.

What determines the path forward is what shows up on your exam and your x-rays, not a guess or a general rule. Bone loss, pocket depth, and how your tissue responds all factor in, which is why we look closely before recommending anything. Some patients need surgical care, plenty don't, and you'll know which category you're in before you leave.

If that question has been sitting in the back of your mind, bring it in and we'll look at your specific case together, not a hypothetical one.

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11620 Wilshire Blvd #718,
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Most Periodontal Concerns Don't Actually Require Surgery One of the first things people ask us is whether gum treatment automatically means surgery. It doesn't, and that surprises a lot of patients. When gum disease is caught early, it can often be managed with non-surgical care, and our approach at...

09/29/2026

Told you need a gum graft? You may have more than one option.

Gum recession can leave your teeth looking longer and make them sting with cold drinks. The good news is that there's more than one way to treat it:

🔹 Traditional grafting has a long track record for covering exposed roots and adding thickness. It usually takes a small amount of tissue from the roof of your mouth.
🔹 Tissue regeneration uses biologic materials to help your own tissue rebuild. For the right case, it can reduce or skip the donor site.
🔹 The RejuvaGum Lift™ is our minimally invasive approach. It works through smaller access points and can treat several teeth at once.

The right choice depends on how thick your gum tissue is, how much root is exposed, and how much downtime you can manage. Our new guide compares all three side by side: recovery, who each one suits, and what drives the cost.

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Compare gum recession options: traditional grafting, tissue regeneration, and the RejuvaGum Lift. See how recovery, donor sites, and tissue type guide your choice.

09/24/2026

Ready to Stop Waiting on Full Arch Graftless Implants in Los Angeles

There's often a quiet moment when someone decides they're done adjusting to a loose denture or avoiding certain foods and photos. That decision usually comes long before the research does, and it's worth honoring once it arrives.

For patients who've been told they lack the bone density for traditional implants, full arch graftless options like the All-on-4 approach or zygomatic implants work with the bone that's already there. Instead of adding bone through grafting and waiting months to heal, these methods anchor a fixed arch using implants placed and positioned to use existing structure, often in a single visit.

Dr. Aalam and Dr. Krivitsky walk through which approach fits a particular jaw and history, since no two cases look quite the same. Whatever question has been sitting with you, even one that feels too basic to ask, bring it to our team before you decide anything at all.

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11620 Wilshire Blvd #718,
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09/16/2026

Talking Honestly About What Dental Implants Cost in Los Angeles

Cost is usually the first question on a patient's mind, and it deserves a real answer instead of a vague range pulled from a website. The truth is that no two implant cases price out the same way. Whether you need one tooth replaced or a full arch, whether bone grafting is part of the plan, and which restoration you choose all shape the total investment differently.

What we can offer is clarity before you commit to anything. Once Dr. Aalam or Dr. Krivitsky reviews your imaging and lays out a treatment plan, you'll see exactly what's being recommended, why, and what the financing options look like for spreading that cost over time. Dental insurance coverage for implants varies quite a bit by plan, so we go over what yours may apply to rather than guessing.

If you'd like to sit down with someone on our team and go through the numbers honestly before deciding anything, that conversation is easy to set up.

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11620 Wilshire Blvd #718,
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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08/27/2026

If a dentist told you there is not enough bone in your upper jaw for implants, that was an answer about one X-ray, not about your jaw.

Graftless full-arch approaches work differently than most people assume. They do not require more bone. They anchor implants into different bone, the cheekbone and the back of the upper jaw, often angled into the ridge you still have. That bone tends to hold its shape even when the front ridge has thinned considerably.

The real question is whether your particular anatomy supports it, and that question has an actual answer. A flat dental X-ray cannot give it. It compresses a three-dimensional jaw into a two-dimensional picture, which is fine for finding a cavity and genuinely inadequate for planning an implant into your cheekbone.

A 3D CBCT scan can. It measures bone height and width at each possible implant site, bone density, and exactly where your sinus floor and nerves run.

Our newest article covers what graftless candidacy depends on, how imaging assesses it, the health and medication factors a periodontist weighs alongside bone, and the cases where grafting really is the better path.

If you were told no somewhere else, it is worth understanding what a scan would actually show.

Wondering if a graftless full-arch solution fits your jaw? Learn what bone quality and location it requires, and how a 3D CBCT scan assesses your candidacy.

08/27/2026

Periodontal and Dental Implant Care in Los Angeles, CA

CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy provides specialized periodontal and dental implant care in Los Angeles, CA for patients with gum disease, gum recession, bone loss, missing teeth, uneven gumlines, and other advanced oral health concerns. Dr. Alexandre Aalam and Dr. Alina Krivitsky offer treatment options that include dental implants, All-on-4 treatment, zygomatic implants, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, gum grafting, RejuvaGum Lift, functional crown lengthening, Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin, periodontal maintenance, and sedation dentistry. As dual board-certified periodontists in the Brentwood area, they use advanced imaging, guided treatment planning, and modern regenerative techniques to support comfort, function, long-term oral health, and confidence.

Visit our website at: https://www.implantperiocenter.com/

Visit us at 11620 Wilshire Blvd # 718, Los Angeles, CA 90025 or schedule your consultation with Dr. Aalam or Dr. Krivitsky today!

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08/20/2026

RejuvaGum Lift in Los Angeles, CA

Gum recession can expose tooth roots, increase sensitivity, affect smile appearance, and create long-term concerns for periodontal health. CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy provides RejuvaGum Lift in Los Angeles, CA for patients seeking an advanced approach to gum recession treatment. Also known as French Gum Rejuvenation, this procedure uses Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin from the patient’s own blood to help support healing and regeneration in areas affected by recession. Unlike traditional gum grafting, RejuvaGum Lift does not require tissue to be taken from the roof of the mouth, which may help reduce discomfort and recovery time. Dr. Alexandre Aalam and Dr. Alina Krivitsky use specialized periodontal training and careful planning to help patients improve gum health, root coverage, and smile confidence.

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08/12/2026

Sinus Lift for Dental Implants in Los Angeles, CA

A sinus lift may be recommended when there is not enough bone height in the upper jaw to safely support dental implants. The CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy provides sinus lift procedures in Los Angeles, CA for patients who need additional support before implant placement in the back upper jaw. This procedure raises the sinus floor and adds bone grafting material to help create a stronger foundation for future dental implants. Dr. Alexandre Aalam and Dr. Alina Krivitsky evaluate each patient’s anatomy, bone health, and implant goals before recommending treatment. As dual board-certified periodontists in the Brentwood area, they use advanced planning and surgical techniques to help patients prepare for stable, long-term implant-supported tooth replacement.

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Sinus Lift for Dental Implants in Los Angeles, CA A sinus lift may be recommended when there is not enough bone height in the upper jaw to safely support dental implants. CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy provides sinus lift procedures in Los Angeles, CA for patients who need additio...

08/05/2026

Zygomatic Dental Implants in Los Angeles, CA

Severe upper jawbone loss can make traditional dental implants difficult, but advanced implant options may still make fixed teeth possible. CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy provides zygomatic dental implants in Los Angeles, CA for patients with significant bone loss in the upper jaw who may not be good candidates for conventional implant placement. Zygomatic implants are longer implants anchored near the cheekbone, creating a secure foundation for full-arch restoration when the upper jaw does not provide enough support. This approach may help some patients avoid major bone grafting while restoring function, stability, and confidence. Dr. Alexandre Aalam and Dr. Alina Krivitsky use advanced imaging, precise planning, and specialized periodontal expertise to evaluate each patient’s anatomy and treatment goals.

Visit our website at: https://www.implantperiocenter.com/

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Zygomatic Dental Implants in Los Angeles, CA Severe upper jawbone loss can make traditional dental implants difficult, but advanced implant options may still make fixed teeth possible. CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy provides zygomatic dental implants in Los Angeles, CA for patient...