Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal Surgery, also known as Gum Surgery, encompasses a range of surgical procedures designed to treat gum disease and repair damaged tissues surrounding the teeth. These procedures are necessary when non-surgical treatments, such as scaling and root planing, fail to control the disease.

Types of Periodontal Surgery

There are various types of periodontal surgery, and the dentist will choose the best method based on the patient’s condition:

• Flap Surgery:
  • In this procedure, the gums are lifted to clean the roots of the teeth and the underlying bone. The gums are then repositioned and sutured.
• Bone Grafting:
  • If periodontal disease has caused bone loss around the teeth, bone grafting is used to restore the lost bone.
• Guided Tissue Regeneration:
  • This technique is used to stimulate the regrowth of damaged tissues around the teeth.
• Gingivectomy:
  • Gingivectomy is a procedure in which excess gum tissue is removed.
• Gingivoplasty:
  • Gingivoplasty is a procedure used to reshape and contour the gums.
• Laser Surgery:
  • Today, lasers are used for many gum surgeries, reducing pain and bleeding.

Benefits of Gum Surgery

• Eliminates bacteria and plaque below the gum line
• Repairs damaged bone and tissues
• Reduces the depth of gum pockets
• Prevents further gum and bone loss
• Improves oral health.  click to see all the dental care services.