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Improving smiles, improving lives. On a daily basis. At Pristine Periodontics we’re about more than implants , more than periodontics. We’re about a commitment to excellence, to the latest treatments and techniques, and providing you with results tha...

Pristine Periodontics and Implants 2425 East Lincoln Street, Suite 100 Birmingham, Michigan 48009 Please feel free to contact us by telephone or email: Phone: 248.901.0000 Fax: 248.901.0003 Email: info@pristineperioimplants.com Directions...

Patient-centered care is not just a phrase. It’s a pledge. At Pristine Periodontics and Implants, your expectations become our goals. Your comfort becomes our priority. And it all begins with your initial consultation. Call 248.901.000 or click n...

Yes, it’s a dental office. But that’s no reason to be uncomfortable.   We know most people don’t want to come to the dentist. But we want you to feel at ease here. So our new offices are designed to be warm and welcoming. In fact, before long, you mi...

This isn’t about us. It’s about you. But we’d like to introduce ourselves.  Dr. Abdullah Sayed specializes in advanced periodontal care, state-of-the-art implant procedures as well as a wide range of esthetic services . We provide patient-centered care a...

Dr. Abdullah Sayed began his dental education at Columbia University in New York. Following this, he completed a general practice residency at Montefiore Hospital. He obtained a Master's Degree in Conservative Dentistry (fixed prosthodontics) from the...

Meet the staff! We’re pleased and proud to introduce our loyal staff. You’ll benefit from their collective knowledge and dedication to providing you with Pristine Care. They’re family-oriented, animal lovers, and just plain good people. D...

A Gallery of Pristine Possibilities. We’re proud to create Pristine smiles for all of our patients. And some of them have been kind enough to let us share their new Pristine smiles with you. Please take a minute to view their successes. Visit our vid...

Your smile should make you want to smile. Gum recession, too much gum, not enough gum, an uneven gum line—so many things can keep your smile from being all that it could be. That’s why we offer so many therapeutic and esthetic services. Donated Tis...

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Your smile should make you want to smile. Click image to view slideshow. Mouse over image and use arrows left/right to view more cases.                

What can implants do? A picture is worth 1,000 words. Implants are essentially tooth-and-root systems, composed of titanium screws that fuse with your jawbone, topped by natural-looking porcelain caps. They’re an esthetically pleasing, highly functional, p...

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Superior fit, form and function. Click image to view slideshow. Mouse over image and use arrows left/right to view more cases.        

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Getting young smiles off to a Pristine start. There’s nothing more beautiful than the human smile. It communicates happiness, love, approval, all of the positive emotions we like to share with the people we care about. Frenectomy Gallery ...

Getting young smiles off to a Pristine start. Click image to view slideshow. Mouse over image and use arrows left/right to view more cases.

Getting young smiles off to a Pristine start. Click image to view slideshow. Mouse over image and use arrows left/right to view more cases.        

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What can periodontal treatment do? A picture is worth 1,000 words. You can have the Pristine smile you’ve always wanted. It’s easier than you think. And many of our procedures are virtually pain-free. Scaling & Planing Gallery ...

A picture is worth 1,000 words. Click image to view slideshow. Mouse over image and use arrows left/right to view more cases.

A picture is worth 1,000 words. Click image to view slideshow. Mouse over image and use arrows left/right to view more cases.

A picture is worth 1,000 words. Click image to view slideshow. Mouse over image and use arrows left/right to view more cases.

GALLERIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION...COMING SOON Designer smiles. Too much gum, not enough gum, an uneven gum line—so many things can keep your smile from being all that it could be. That’s why we offer so many therapeutic and esthetic services. Frenectomy ...

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GALLERY UNDER CONSTRUCTION...COMING SOON Designer smiles.                

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Pristine Periodontics and Implants 2425 East Lincoln Street, Suite 100 Birmingham, Michigan 48009 Please feel free to contact us by telephone or email: Phone: 248.901.0000 Fax: 248.901.0003 Email: info@pristineperioimplants.com You can also...

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We know it’s not always easy to get yourself to and from medical appointments. Uber is an easy way to get a reliable ride in minutes with no reservations needed. From low-cost to premium options, Uber is committed to safely connecting riders a...

Dental implants are leading-edge technology that started over 5,000 years ago. Archeological evidence shows that people have been attempting to permanently replace lost teeth with “rooted" implants for thousands of years. Primitive implants have b...

Re-growing bone: It only sounds like science fiction. When a tooth is lost to injury or extraction, the associated jawbone atrophies, or shrinks. Because implants need to be 100% encased by bone, this often means there isn’t enough jawbone to allow f...

Telling bone which way to grow. Because gum tissue grows back more quickly than bone, doctors had a dilemma: How do we win the race against soft tissue to fill the empty space with bone? A dental surgical procedure known as guided bone regeneration...

Daily care, maintenance, and making a beautiful thing last. Daily care. You have to take care of dental implants. Just like you have to take care of natural teeth. Maybe even better. Daily brushing and flossing twice a day, at a minimum. Cleaning after...

From single-tooth to full-arch replacement, you have options. And options are good. Even if you’ve lost many, or even all, of your teeth, you can still enjoy the benefits of permanently fixed tooth replacement. Dental implants, which pair a titanium “...

Use it or lose it. Preserve your tooth sockets. We’ve all seen what happens to people who have lost their teeth. The caved-in jaws and aged appearance. This occurs because once bone is lost, it is no longer subjected to daily use and stress. We all k...

Losing a tooth no longer has to mean losing a tooth. You’ve probably heard that dental implants are a great option for people who have suffered tooth loss. But what exactly are they? Simply put, implants are titanium screws that function like t...

When you’re more comfortable with your teeth, you’re more comfortable with yourself. Imagine: Not feeling self-conscious worrying about dentures that slip when you talk or eat. No messy pastes and adhesives. No more embarrassing moments when you rem...

Q: Is implant surgery painful? A: Implant placement is usually done under local anesthesia. Once the anesthesia takes effect, you shouldn’t feel anything.   Q: What can I expect after surgery? A: Most people heal quickly with only min...

Implants: High success and low pain. Dental implants are an esthetically pleasing, highly functional, permanent solution to missing teeth with a success rate of over 98% in healthy people. We use the most advanced, patient-centered techniques to make...

What to expect during the implant process.* Replacing a single missing tooth with a dental implant typically requires four or five appointments over a period of four to six months. Consultation appointment: This is where it all begins. With...

“Cultivating Excellence in Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Dentistry” The Motor City Study Club is an affiliate of the prestigious Seattle Study Club, an organization that includes over 250 study clubs across the United States, Canada, New Zeal...

The following PDF information forms are available to view and download: Instructions for Periodontal Surgery Instructions for Sinus Lift Surgery Instructions for Soft Tissue Graft Surgery Instructions for IV Sedation   These...

Periodontal care doesn’t just save your smile. It could save your life. You might have periodontal disease and not know it.  Periodontal disease, or gum disease as it’s commonly called, is a big problem, affecting 1 out of 2 American adults over the a...

Gum disease is caused by the usual suspects: Germs. Bacteria cause many serious diseases but in the unique case of gum disease, these germs come from inside our own mouths. The human oral cavity is home to over 500 pathogens and other microorganisms. ...

Professional Cleaning Keeping the pockets clean is the goal of periodontal treatment. Brushing, flossing and generally practicing good oral hygiene at home is important. But even the most meticulous homecare routine can’t replace the need for a professional c...

An ounce of prevention... Prevention of periodontal disease starts with good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush and floss daily. Replace your toothbrush every three months. Consider an electric toothbrush...

The point of surgery is to eliminate the “houses” where bad bacteria live—pockets with depths of more than 5 millimeters. At this depth, the base of the pockets lack oxygen, which helps bacteria and toxins thrive. The point of surgery is to smooth out d...

What you don't know can hurt you. You may have periodontal disease and not know it. So it’s important to recognize symptoms early for the best chance of improving or reversing damage. Here are some of the symptoms that could mean trouble: Bad b...

Periodontal disease is an epidemic. That could lead to other epidemics. Periodontal disease is an epidemic in the US, affecting half of all adults over the age of 30 . And now, many studies are seeing a connection between oral health, and gum disease ...

The exact nature of the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease is not fully understood. But they are definitely an unhealthy duo, delivering a “double-whammy” to blood sugar. Periodontal disease—with its infection and inflammation—stresses the bod...

The relationship between periodontitis and heart disease is also not fully understood, but the correlation is there. In fact, one study found that the presence of gum disease and other common dental problems were as accurate as cholesterol levels for...

Osteoporosis. Scientists have suggested a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw. Respiratory illness . Bacteria from the mouth can be aspirated into the lungs, causing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. Cancer. Research has...

Periodontal disease can be devastating. Or it can be managed. Periodontal disease is a progressive condition that almost always gets worse if left untreated. But periodontal care can help stop disease progression and even reverse it. Gingivitis Gingivitis ...

No one is immune to periodontal disease. People usually don’t show signs of gum disease until they’re in their thirties or forties. Men develop it more often than women. Teenagers rarely develop periodontitis, but they can develop gingivitis if thei...

Risk factors for periodontal disease include:     Gingivitis.  Periodontal disease is characterized by a state of inflammation of the gums. The first signs of inflammation—red, swollen, bleeding gums let you know trouble is brewing. Sm...

You Have Our Pristine Commitment. While many patients come directly to Pristine Periodontics and Implants for their treatment services as a result of advertising or word-of-mouth, Pristine also works with referring dentists to provide specific implant a...

Pristine Patient Stories. At Pristine Periodontics and Implants, we measure success by our patients’ satisfaction. Here’s where they let us know what they think. Please feel free to browse their stories. Click the link below if you’ve got a Pristin...

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If your smile doesn’t make you happy, call us. Gum recession , too much gum, not enough gum, an uneven gum line—so many things can keep your smile from being all that it could be. That’s why we offer so many therapeutic and esthetic services. From impla...

Bone and tissue grafts. Helping mother nature. It sounds amazing and it is—or was. Now the ability to regenerate bone or gum tissue lost to periodontal disease is becoming standard procedure. We happen to use the most state-of-the-art techniques, r...

Impacted teeth don’t have to negatively impact a child's smile. It’s exciting when your child’s permanent teeth come in. But sometimes things don’t go as nature planned. When a tooth fails to “erupt” through the bone and gums (usually one of the uppe...

Your gums: You’ll miss them when they’re gone. Gum recession, or gingival recession, happens when your gums recede to expose the roots of your teeth, causing the teeth to appear “longer.” It can start subtly. You may not even notice it at first. But if ...

Gum grafting surgery using Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) Gum recession is a common consequence of periodontal disease. A buildup of tartar, plaque and bacteria causes the gums to recede—or pull away from the teeth—exposing the roots. Because the roo...

Laser surgery. An enlightened approach to oral surgery. Laser surgery is one of the most promising, new minimally-invasive oral surgical techniques. Tooth exposure, frenectomies  and other procedures discussed throughout this website can be accomplished ...

Most periodontists don’t have anesthesiologists manage their IV sedation. We’re not most periodontists. You see it advertised everywhere: Intra-venous (IV) Sedation Dentistry. But the truth is, many periodontists are using IV sedation without the...

Deep cleaning for deep pockets. When your pockets are too deep to be managed with daily homecare or professional in-office cleaning, osseous surgery is often the next step. Typically osseous surgery is recommended when your pockets are 5 millimeters...

Implants need bone. We’ll create some if you don’t have enough. Dental implants are a great option for people who have suffered tooth loss. They’re a permanently anchored, artificial root-and-tooth system. Titanium screws integrate with your jawbone...

Why be smile-challenged? When you can be Pristine. There’s nothing more beautiful than the human smile. It communicates happiness, love, approval, all of the positive emotions we like to share with the people we care about. Naturally , a smile t...

Designer smiles can do more for you than designer jeans. When you’re more confident in your smile, you’re more confident all the way around. So if you look in the mirror and see a lot of gum, with teeth that seem too short or square—you might wonde...

What’s a frenectomy? An easier way to smile, talk, eat, straighten your teeth... A frenum, or frenulum, is connective tissue that links two parts of the body so they can work better together. It’s a smart piece of anatomical engineering. But, if ...

Gums sometimes grow where they shouldn’t. Sometimes gums grow over the crowns of your teeth. Not only does this sound kind of creepy, it can create health problems, because the overgrown gum tissue leads to the formation of deep pockets between teeth a...

Preserve your sockets. Preserve your jaw. Every tooth and its surrounding bone are subjected to the daily stress of chewing. Because the human body is programmed to reduce bone that is no longer used, once the tooth is removed, so is that pounding ...

Lose the plaque and tartar. Keep the teeth and gums. In periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth to form “pockets.” As the pockets deepen, bacterial toxins and the body’s immune system begin to break down the gum and bone that hold teeth in pl...

3D scans that save time. Make patients happy. Cost nothing. That's Pristine.   Introducing Our TRIOS 3Shape Intraoral Scanner Take advantage of our award-winning TRIOS intraoral scanner to enhance your patients experience, reduce...