PERIODONTICS

Dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.

DR. Luis S. A. Litonjua
DDS, MS – Specialist in Periodontics

Dr. Luis‘ vast arrays of clinical experience covers a wide variety of periodontal and implant procedures including clinical crown lengthening, osseous surgery, soft and hard tissue graft, periodontal plastic surgeries, guided tissue regeneration and dental implants.

Dr. Luis Litonjua received his dental degree from the University of the Philippines in 1991 and completed his Masters of Science in Oral Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2002.  Dr. Luis is currently a clinical assistant professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry for both the department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene and the department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences.  He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology and is a Diplomat for the American Board of Periodontology.  Dr. Luis has over 16 publications in major dental journals including the Journal of the American Dental Association, General Dentistry and Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry.