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Dr. Maria R. Silvera Portacio PHD, DDS, INC.
Periodontist | Periodontics
210 S PALISADE DR SANTA MARIA CA, 93454About
Maria R. Silvera Portacio, PhD, DDS, works at Santa Maria Periodontics in Santa Maria, California. She specializes in people with gum problems and installing dental implants to restore people's smiles. With a PhD in immunology, Dr. Portacio spent time practicing in other states.
Education and Training
SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
University of Rochester Ph.D. 1994
University of Buffalo D.D.S. 1998
University Of Rochester School Of Med and Den Microbiology and Immunology 1991
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Periodontics 2001
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Dr. Maria R. Silvera Portacio PHD, DDS, INC.'s Expert Contributions
How long does it take for gums to heal after gum graft?
It depends on the type of gum grafting, you are looking at 4 - 8 weeks READ MORE
How long are teeth sensitive after veneers?
It all depends. You may share this with the dentist who placed the veneers and have him/her prescribe toothpaste to reduce the sensitivity. for example Prevident 5000- sensitive, apply to all sensitive teeth 2X or more a day. READ MORE
Gum recession
There are many factors that may contribute to receding gums. My advise is to see a periodontist in your area and have an exam and X-rays. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaching Dental IT -
Awards
- Graduated Cum Laude University of Buffalo
Treatments
- Non-Surgical Therapy
- Crown Lengthening
- Dental Implants
- Aesthetics and Cosmetic Gum Dentistry
- Irregular Gum Levels
- Periodontics (gum Therapy And Treatment)
- Ridge Augmentation - bone graft to make bone wide enought for implant placement
- Frenulectomy - prominant muscle pull at the gums, causing gum recession
- Ridge Preservation After Extraction - bone graft after extraction at the same appointment
- Periodontal Disease & Scaling And Root Planing - deep cleaning
- Soft Tissue Grafts - to restore natural gum levels
- Pinhole Technique (gum Tissue Augmentation)
- Surgical Therapy to treat gum disease or conditions
- Sinus Lift & Bone Graft - bone graft prior to placing implants (depends on location of sinus)
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Board of Periodontology
- Professional Member ADA
- Professional Member Californina Dental Association
- Professional Member Central Coast Dental Society
- Professional Member American Academy of Periondontolgy
Internships
- Mayo Clinic Advanced Program in Periodontics
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Central Coast Dental Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being Caring, Friendly, and Thorough in Patient Care, Good Communication with her Patients and Dentists
Hobbies / Sports
- Dancing, Hiking, Yoga
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Academy of Prosthodontics
Dr. Maria R. Silvera Portacio PHD, DDS, INC.'s Practice location
Santa Maria, California 93458Get Direction
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1505 Shepard Dr. #105 -Santa Maria, CA 93454Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lawrence Evan Wolinsky PHD, D.M.D.730 E Chapel St Santa Maria CA 93454
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