To visit our lovely team at ACT Perio, we require a referral and relevant imaging from your general dentist prior to scheduling your initial consultation
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To visit our lovely team at ACT Perio, we require a referral and relevant imaging from your general dentist prior to scheduling your initial consultation –
We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based periodontal care tailored to each patient.
Every patient is unique; we take pride in providing custom treatment plans tailored to meet our patients’ needs and desired outcomes.
The Specialist Periodontists and team at ACT Ortho are Canberra locals. We are located directly at Unit 2/17 Napier Close, Deakin with visitor parking available on site, or alternatively there is accessible street parking.
Our warm and bubbly team members are always happy to answer your questions and will strive to help you feel at ease throughout the entire treatment process.
Through our continuous communication with both you, your general dentist and other dental specialists, we aim to keep you fully informed throughout your entire treatment.
Periodontal Treatments
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Periodontal debridement is completed under local anaesthetic to remove heavy calcified calculus that has built up underneath the gum surface. Prior to your debridement sessions, your periodontist will complete a full periodontal chart to assess the pocket depths of each tooth and to indicate areas of concern. Debridement treatment removes the calculus buildup on the root surface on the tooth and aims to reduce the pocket depths surrounding the tooth.
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Once debridement treatment has been completed, your periodontist will complete a review periodontal chart to assess how the tooth pockets have responded. If there has been no improvement or symptoms persist, then your periodontist may recommend an open flap debridement.
Completed under local anaesthetic, your periodontist lifts a small section of gum away from the tooth exposing the problem area and allowing further in-depth cleaning to be completed. After debridement, the flap is seated back into position and with sutures in place the site can begin to heal and respond to treatment.
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After treatment has been completed, your periodontist will continue to monitor the treated areas and continue regular maintenance of the dentition every 6-12months. Our team coordinates with your general dentist to ensure you are receiving regular dental monitoring and scaling of the dentition.
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Our periodontal team uses industry leading techniques and materials to expertly place implants for patients who are seeking to replace teeth after they have been lost. Completed under local anaesthetic, your pre-planned implant is placed using premium ITI technology and equipment, ensuring smooth and comfortable placement of your implant.
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Our periodontal team are experts in removing infected, fractured, loose or broken-down teeth. Our team uses refined extraction techniques and the utmost care to remove the teeth as comfortably as possible.
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Prior to an implant being placed in the upper jaw some patients require a sinus lift or augmentation. This surgical procedure aims to gain more vertical bone before an implant is placed.
Our periodontal team uses the highest quality, TGA approved and certified human cadaver bone or animal bone and membranes for all grafts. All donor material is tested for any blood borne diseases or illnesses and is sterilised before it is delivered to our clinic.
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In some cases, if a patient has insufficient or thin bone, they may require a bone graft to thicken the bone prior to implant placement, to support a fitted implant or once an implant or tooth is removed. Depending on the clinical scenario, the graft can be placed at the time of extraction (if suitable), several months before implant placement or at the time the implant is fitted.
Our periodontal team uses the highest quality, TGA approved and certified human cadaver bone or bovine bone and collagen membranes for all grafts. All donor material is tested for any blood borne diseases or illnesses and is sterilised before it is delivered to our clinic.
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For patients who have moderate-severe gum recession, we offer gum grafting to cover a large portion of the exposed root or to thicken the preexisting gum to prolong the longevity of the tooth and soft tissue. Using industry leading surgical techniques our periodontal team resect a small section of soft tissue from the roof of your mouth and transplants it to the nominated site; this increases the acceptance rate of the transplanted tissue.
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Often treated early in children and teenagers, frenectomy is the surgical procedure where the fibrous tissue between the lip and gum at the front of the mouth are modified. This surgical procedure aims to improve function, cleaning ability and to allow an orthodontist to close gaps between the teeth.
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Resorption defects can occur both internally in the tooth or externally in the surrounding tooth structure. Resorption defects are a result of the breakdown of cells in the supportive structures of a tooth causing a cavitation in the root to occur underneath the gum.
External resorption defects can be treated with a sub-gingival restoration and recontouring by a minor surgical approach. Internal resorption defects are commonly assessed and treated with an endodontist if the tooth is viable. If the tooth is not treatable, it may require extraction and assessment for replacement options.
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Commonly the adult canine teeth erupt at an impacted angle and do not exit through the gum at the correct alignment. This procedure involves surgically accessing and exposing the buried tooth to bond a button and gold chain. This enables the orthodontist to then move the buried tooth through the gum and into the correct alignment.
Meet Our Specialist Periodontists
Dr Hugh Lenehan
Specialist Periodontist
Dr Hugh Lenehan is a board-certified specialist periodontist with over a decade of clinical experience in Periodontic and Implant dentistry, practicing in both Canberra and Sydney since 2017.
Dr Lenehan opened ACT Perio in 2024, with a passion to provide high quality, professional and caring Periodontal services to Canberra and the surrounding region.
Dr Lenehan is known for his ongoing commitment to treatment grounded in empirical evidence, integrated professional cooperation across multiple disciplines and personalised patient care.
Dr Lakshmi Boyapati
Specialist Periodontist
Dr Lakshmi Boyapati joined the ACT Perio team in early 2025, after practicing in Seattle, Washington for over 15 years.
Dr. Boyapati is a board-certified periodontist with two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience in periodontics and implant dentistry.
During this time Dr. Boyapati has specialized in advanced periodontal procedures including soft tissue grafting, implant placement, osseous surgery, and guided tissue regeneration.
Dr. Boyapati is known for her commitment to evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of surgical techniques in periodontology.
Janell Quarderer
Periodontal Hygienist
Janell Quarderer has over 33 years of experience practicing dental hygiene across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Throughout her distinguished career, Janell has worked in both general and periodontal practices across the U.S., including California, Florida, and Maryland, before relocating to the United Kingdom.
After enjoying three years in private practice in London, she has spent the last three years practicing in Canberra, Australia.