Welcome to our Periodontal Practice in Mission Viejo
Expert Dental Implant and Gum Treatment in Our Friendly Office
Our practice has been serving Mission Viejo and all of south Orange County since 1976, and was the very first periodontal practice in Mission Viejo. As periodontists, Dr. Ajay Setya, Dr. Robert Hirst, and Dr. Christen Bergman are highly trained specialists in all forms of treatment for the gums and bone surrounding your teeth and in the placement of dental implants.
Competence and Experience You Can Trust
Dr. Setya has multiple certifications in advanced dental implant procedures from three of the most renowned advanced training centers in the country. He also lectures and trains other practitioners across the U.S. and abroad on implant procedures, gum disease treatment and gum recession treatment.
Dr. Hirst became a periodontist in 1972 while serving in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. He has numerous awards for competence and served three years as head of the US Naval Regional Dental Center Periodontics Department in Guam. He opened his practice in 1976 and continues to provide expert gum disease, gum recession and cosmetic gum treatment.
Dr. Bergman, a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, is a highly trained periodontist, skilled in all aspects of periodontal and implant dentistry. Her areas of specialty and expertise lie in soft tissue cosmetic surgery and laser periodontal therapy, utilizing the latest biologic materials and technology available.
Meet the DoctorsOur doctors deliver the full range of periodontal services, which includes comprehensive gum disease, gum recession and cosmetic gum treatments along with full dental implant services.
New Patient Special Offer
Exam, X-Rays, CT Scan (as needed) and Consultation
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and receive your exam and x-rays at no charge.
Receive a thorough examination and friendly, informative consultation. Your appointment will include the following:
- Comprehensive oral examination
- Digital X-rays
- CT Scan (if needed)
- Written treatment plan
Minimally Invasive Gum Disease Treatment
Our doctors are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease. They use the latest in advanced technology to provide effective gum disease treatment using gentle and minimally invasive techniques. Micro instrumentation and dental lasers are used to make procedures more comfortable and effective.
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State-of-the-Art Dental Implant Treatment
Periodontists receive extensive training in dental implant placement, enabling them to provide implant treatment for even very complex cases. Dr. Setya has placed hundreds of dental implants during his career and knows how to do quality implant placement that results in a well-functioning, comfortable, beautiful smile.
Dr. Setya uses state-of-the-art technology to plan your implant treatment, making your surgery efficient. He also works closely with top restorative dentists to create the high-quality crowns, bridges and dentures that attach to your implants.
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Minimally Invasive Gum Recession Treatment
For patients with gum recession, Dr. Setya performs minimally invasive gum grafting procedures to restore your natural gum line. A restored gum line not only enhances the beauty of your smile, it preserves the health of your teeth by protecting them from damage and decay.
Dr. Setya uses micro-surgical instrumentation and advanced gum grafting procedures. This makes the treatment much more comfortable and healing time faster than with traditional methods.
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One method used is the breakthrough Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. This minimally invasive technique requires no cutting, suturing or tissue grafting. This procedure allows Dr. Setya to treat multiple areas and complete the procedure in just one visit.
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Friendly, Caring Dentistry
From the moment you walk through the door, our staff welcome you and care for your every need. We work closely with you to make your appointments efficient and see that you are comfortable at all times with a variety of comfort amenities and sedation options.
Our doctors are friendly and interested in you and your concerns, always listening to what you have to say. They take the time to thoroughly explain your treatment and answer your questions so you are well informed and feel at ease.
ROBERT C. HIRST, DDS, MS
CHRISTEN S. BERGMAN, DDS, MS
Periodontics and Dental Implants