While taking care of your teeth is important for both dental health and overall health, so too is maintaining healthy gums and the underlying bone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of Americans age 30 and older live with some form of gum disease, and that can often go undiagnosed until serious problems develop. In fact, studies have shown a strong link between gum disease and cardiovascular health. Few can address those periodontal health concerns better than Dr. M. Ilhan Uzel, whose background in bone biology research has made him a much sought-after expert in implant dentistry and bone regeneration.

At his state-of-the-art office in Princeton, Dr. Uzel offers the latest technology for both diagnosis and treatment planning, the blueprint needed for effective care. “We do not haphazardly provide treatment to patients that could lead to more problems,” he says. “We give them a comprehensive plan, with different options that fit both their lifestyle and their budget.” He uses the latest intraoral and 3-D scanners and the Wand®, a computer-assisted injection system that makes the anesthesia process painless and efficient.

The oldest board-certified periodontist practicing in Princeton, Dr. Uzel has been in practice for 30 years, a time frame during which he has treated more than 8,000 patients and completed more than 15,000 successful procedures. He’s been based in New Jersey since 2006, and the periodontal treatments he offers at his practice include dental implants, tooth extractions (including wisdom teeth), sinus augmentation, osseous surgery, bone grafts with biologics, gum grafting, and surgeries in collaboration with orthodontic treatment.