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Why Does Gum Surgery Need Periodontal Surgery?

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Dr. Sachin MittalDentist • 17 Years Exp.DICOI, International College of Continuing Dental Education (FICCDE), Certified Implantologist, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE), MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, BDS
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To treat gum disease and gum condition. This type of surgery is known as gum surgery

In gum surgery may be caused by 

1. Damage regrowing bone & tissues. 

2. Any tissue, any bacteria, and infection elimination. 

3. Any accidental issue. Gingivitis and periodontal disease required surgical treatment. 

  • Gingivitis: A condition that can cause redness, swelling, and bleeding, giving with offers due to poor oral health 
  • Periodontics: It is an advanced form of wind that may destroy bone and tissue. When gum begins to separate from teeth, there is a chance to lead bacteria and create an infection. Surgical procedure: Before any dental surgery, a dental surgeon might clean teeth and gum to remove tartar and bacteria from teeth and gum. 

There are three types of surgery for Gum Surgery 

1. Flap Surgery: Basically for those people who have tartar deposits in deep pockets. 

2. Bone Grafting: This surgery is helpful for those people whose root of the tooth is damaged 

3. Guided tissue regeneration: A small maths-like material is placed between Bone and gum tissue in this procedure. 

Other treatments 

  • Laser therapy used to reduce the size of packets and restore damaged tissue 
  • Tissue stimulating Preparation for gum Surgery 

1. Patients should not hide any disease from their dental surgeon. 

2. If you have any types of pregnancy and heart disease, share with your dentist 

3. Discuss the risk and benefit with your dentist. Gum surgery is an approximate 2 to 3 hours process. Usually, patients should take care of stitches and as prescribed by the doctor. The dentist will remove the stitches 7 to 10 days after surgery.

 

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