COVID-19 - Coronavirus Notice. Click to view our statement.

The safety, health and well-being of our mutual patients has always been our top priority. Whether this is through the care we provide or the environment of our surgical facilities. Our internal policies and procedures have always exceeded federally mandated guidelines to protect our patients and staff. Our commitment to provide your patients the safest care throughout this evolving situation is not something we take lightly.

We always have and will continue to go above and beyond to ensure that we are exceeding the highest standard of care and customer service.

Here are a few extra precautions that we are taking, but not limited to:

• Monitoring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization.

• Following the news related to local conditions on an hourly basis.

• Increasing the frequency of our sanitation practices inside and outside our surgical facilities.

• Wiping down our waiting rooms, chairs, counters and door handles hourly.

• Providing additional hand sanitizer to patients.

• Allowing our patients to wait in their cars or outside our office and notifying them when we are ready for their appointment.

We are also asking our patients a few questions to help mitigate any potential exposures. These questions are:

• If you are a patient who has traveled outside the US within the last month

• Had contact with someone who traveled outside the US and was/is now sick

• Had contact with someone who was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus or the flu

• Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms: Temperature, Active Cough or Trouble Breathing

If you answer yes, our doctor will be informed and will take appropriate action to protect patients and staff.

Sincerely,

The Doctors and Staff at SVII

 

The Benefits of PST

With the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST™), the doctors at Shenandoah Valley Implant Institute are able to treat receding gums without making any incisions. This type of gum surgery has several benefits:

  • No incisions
  • No sutures
  • Minimal pain
  • Instant Results

The PST Technique

Before and After PST

Pinhole Surgical Technique PST™ is an incision-free procedure that involves making a very small hole and special instruments to loosen the gum tissue and move it over the areas with gum recession. Click on a thumbnail to view before and after photos of PST.
 

Ask The Doctors

Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) in Harrisonburg & Winchester, VA

What is it?

PST™ is a noninvasive type of gum surgery which does not require any incisions or sutures. Instead, a small instrument is used to make a tiny pinhole sized entry point in the tissue. Then a special instrument is inserted and used to loosen the tissue so that it can be pulled over the exposed tooth. Since no incisions are being made, side effects such as pain, swelling, and bleeding are kept to a minimum. Additionally, patients will notice an instant improvement in the appearance of their smile.

See Why This Patient is Happy About Their PST Treatment

How does it work?

The first step in PST™ is to clean the teeth in the area being treated. Then, our doctors will administer a local anesthesia to numb the area. Using a small instrument, a pinhole sized entry point is made in the gums.

Once the area has been fully prepared to undergo gum surgery, Our doctors will insert a specialized instrument into the tiny entry point that was made. Using this instrument, the tissue is slowly loosened and moved into the correct position. Finally, a different instrument is used to insert collagen strips through the entry point and into the gum tissue. This will help to keep the tissue in place while the area heals. The entire gum surgery should take no longer than one hour and can be applied to several teeth at once.

What are the benefits?

PST™ gives patients several benefits that no other gum surgery can. These include:

  • No Incisions – Since this is not a tissue graft, there is no need to cut or remove any part of the gums.
  • No Sutures – Tissue is held in place with collagen strips, rather than sutures.
  • Minimal Pain – Patients will experience only minimal pain, swelling, or bleeding during and after the gum surgery.
  • Instant Results – PST™ produces an instantly noticeable cosmetic improvement. The tiny entry point is barely apparent and should disappear the next day.

PST™ is a new, innovative way for us to treat gum recession. Patients suffering from receding gums in Harrisonburg & Winchester, VA can contact Shenandoah Valley Implant Institute to learn more about PST™.


See Why Our Patient's Love Their Teeth!