What is Periodontal Surgery?
Periodontal Surgery is the removal of bacterial plaque and calculus (tartar) from
around the teeth and below the gum-line.
Why have Periodontal Surgery?
Gum disease and tooth loss is the result if Periodontitis is not treated in time.
- Alveolar bone
- Periodontal ligament
- Cementum
- Gingiva
Periodontitis & Gingivitis
Plaque and tartar accumulate at the base of the teeth gradually causing infection
and inflammation. Inflammation causes a pocket to develop between the gums and the
teeth, which keeps on filling with plaque and tartar. Soft tissue swelling traps
the plaque in the pocket. Continued inflammation eventually causes destruction of
the tissues and bone surrounding the tooth, thus loosening the tooth. Eventually
it leads to loss of teeth.
- Bright Red or red-purple gums
- Bad Breadth
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen gums
- Shiny or glossy appearance
Your Choices for Periodontitis Treatment
If your dentist determines that you have periodontitis, the treatment will depend
on the severity of the infection. Some options include:
- Tooth Scaling and Root Planing
- Flap Surgery
- Grafts