SPECIALIST PERIODONTAL & ORAL MEDICINE CARE –
Welcome to Paddy Perio
We are a specialist periodontal practice dedicated to providing advanced care for gum health, dental implants, and oral medicine.
Prof Padayachee practices both in Durban and Cape Town, where we offer patient-centred, evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual’s needs. Our approach combines clinical expertise with a strong focus on prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term stability in oral health. Paddy Perio is committed to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care in a professional and supportive environment.
SPECIALIST EXPERTISE
Advanced care in periodontology, implantology, and oral medicine.
EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT
Modern, research-driven treatment tailored to each patient.
PREVENTION-FOCUSED CARE
Early diagnosis and proactive treatment for long-term stability.
COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT
Professional, supportive care designed around patient comfort.
What Is a Periodontist?
Pronounced: [perr] + [ee] + [oh] + [DON] + [tist]
Derived from Greek words: peri= around + Odont= Tooth
A periodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease (periodontal disease) and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, bone, and periodontal ligament.
With 4 years of advanced training beyond general dentistry, periodontists specialise in 3 subdisciplines (periodontology, implantology and oral medicine. They are experts in managing complex cases involving gum inflammation, gum recession, and bone loss, as well as placing and maintaining dental implants.
In South Africa, periodontists are also specialists in Oral Medicine, and are considered physicians of the mouth, diagnosing and treating oral mucosal diseases and oral manifestations of systemic disease.
Specialist Periodontal, Oral Medicine & Implant Care
Comprehensive treatment for gum disease, oral conditions and dental implants, with a focus on long-term oral health and patient comfort.
Periodontics focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.
- Gingivitis and Periodontitis (gum disease) presenting with bleeding gums and loose teeth
- Gum recession and root exposure
- Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)
- Bone grafts and regenerative procedures
- Gum graft surgery and gummy smiles
- Frenectomy procedures
- Crown lengthening procedures
- Dental implant placement
- Peri-implant disease
Oral Medicine focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the oral cavity, soft tissues and surrounding structures.
- Soft tissue biopsies
- Diagnosis and management of Oral diseases and conditions
- Management of dry mouth (xerostomia)
- Management of Oral HIV-related conditions
- Diagnosis and management of Oral ulceration
- Diagnosis of Oral cancers
Oral Implantology focuses on the replacement of missing teeth through advanced implant solutions designed to restore function, aesthetics and long-term oral health.
- Surgical placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Sinus lift procedures
- Bone block and bone graft procedures
- Gum graft procedures
- Management of peri-implant disease (peri-implant mucositis and periimplantitis)
- Implant maintenance
Branches
Durban
195 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, 4016
Cape Town
12 Wilderness Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
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