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Gum (or) Flap Surgery

Learn about Flap/Gum surgery, a common dental procedure used to treat gum disease and improve oral health. Find out what to expect during the surgery, recovery process, and potential benefits of this treatment option.
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What is Flap/Gum Surgery?

Flap surgery, also known as periodontal flap surgery or gum surgery, is a dental procedure used to treat advanced gum disease (periodontitis). The surgery aims to clean the roots of teeth and repair bone damage caused by severe gum disease.

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flap/Gum surgery(with lasers)

  • The periodontist will utilize X-beams to evaluate your gum illness.
  • Before the methodology, the periodontist will numb the region with neighbourhood sedation.
  • You could likewise be given defensive eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser.
  • The periodontist utilizes a laser to eliminate contaminated gum tissue and microbes between your gum and tooth.
  • The periodontist removes bacteria and infected gum tissue from between your teeth with a laser.
  • The periodontist utilizes a laser to make coagulation, quit dying, and assist the region with recuperating.
  • The periodontist gives you directions on oral cleanliness to guarantee appropriate mending.
  • The dental specialist could plan subsequent meet-ups for your advancement.
Flap Surgery with lasers
Flap/Gum Surgery(With Lasers)

flap/Gum surgery(without lasers)

  • The infected area will be numbed with local anaesthesia to ensure the patient feels no pain during the procedure.
  • The dentist or a periodontist will clean the teeth to remove some surface plaque and tartars.
  • Little incisions are being made in the gums. This will make a “flap.”
  • The gum tissue is lifted. This will expose the roots and the bone.
  • The roots that are exposed will be cleaned.
  • The dentist will remove Plaque and tartar from the roots, and any infected or diseased tissue is excised.
  • The area may be treated with antibiotics or other medications to eliminate bacteria and promote some healing.
  • If needs, the bone around the teeth might be reshaped to remove deformities caused by gum disease.
  • This helps to reduce pockets and ensures better reattachment of the gum tissue.
  • The gum flap is being set back over the tooth roots and sutured in place.
  • The stitches help the gums reattach snugly around the teeth.
  • The patient would receive instructions on how to care for their gums and teeth after the surgery.
  • Dentists might include some prescribed pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications.
Flap/Gum Surgery(Without lasers)
Flap/Gum Surgery(Without Lasers)

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Benefits of Flap/Gum Surgery

1. Reduction of Pocket Depths

2. Removal of Infected Tissue

3. Improved Gum Attachment

4. Prevention of Bone Loss

5. Enhanced Oral Hygiene

6. Aesthetic Improvement