Dr. Veneta Kotevska DDS, MS Periodontal & Implant Associates

Dr. Veneta Kotevska DDS, MS Periodontal & Implant Associates Periodontal & Implant Associates Our practice is limited to Periodontics, Dental Implants and Laser Dentistry

Locator overdenture with metal mesh on 5 implants. Her dentist cut the plastic off her roof (palate) so she can taste he...
08/20/2025

Locator overdenture with metal mesh on 5 implants. Her dentist cut the plastic off her roof (palate) so she can taste her food.

07/29/2025

A new study has found that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a key pathogen in chronic periodontitis, can travel from infected gums to the heart and cause structural changes. Researchers detected bacterial DNA in the left atrial appendage of patients undergoing heart surgery — an area critical for maintaining normal cardiac rhythm.

The presence of this oral bacteria was linked to myocardial fibrosis — the buildup of fibrous scar tissue in heart muscle. This fibrosis can interfere with electrical conduction pathways, increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation, a serious cardiac arrhythmia associated with stroke and heart failure.

This is the first time P. gingivalis has been directly associated with structural remodeling of the heart. The findings suggest that untreated periodontal disease may silently contribute to cardiovascular dysfunction by promoting chronic inflammation and microbial dissemination.

Maintaining optimal oral hygiene and early management of periodontal inflammation is not only essential for preserving oral health — it may also protect long-term cardiac function.

🔗Full study link in the comments

🧠 Learn more : PMC9280496

Simple lower locator overdenture. A good option if cost is an issue for the patient.
07/29/2025

Simple lower locator overdenture. A good option if cost is an issue for the patient.

Severely resorbed ridge on # 30. The tooth has been removed years ago and left a big defect. Two Implants placed with ...
07/28/2025

Severely resorbed ridge on # 30. The tooth has been removed years ago and left a big defect. Two Implants placed with bone graft at the same time.

Happy # 32
07/25/2025

Happy # 32

Another option for partially edentulous ridge. Patient wanted to keep her lower front teeth.
07/24/2025

Another option for partially edentulous ridge. Patient wanted to keep her lower front teeth.

Bone loss around existing implant. Before and after treatment
07/16/2025

Bone loss around existing implant.
Before and after treatment

Lower “All on 5”.
06/21/2025

Lower “All on 5”.

Very much appreciate these little “thank you notes”
06/13/2025

Very much appreciate these little “thank you notes”

Lower All on 5
06/12/2025

Lower All on 5

03/20/2025

Amber scanning for final restoration

All on 5 ready for the final restoration.
03/20/2025

All on 5 ready for the final restoration.

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Floyds Knobs, IN
47119

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