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Periodontal Surgery
Gum disease is the most common cause of tooth
loss. To prevent this, periodontal surgeries can be done. There are
different levels of periodontal procedures performed in the dental
office. The simplest is scaling and root planing. The patient is given
anesthetic, and then a deep gum cleaning is performed. It involves the
hygienist or dentist using their instruments to get rid of unhealthy
tissue and hardened inorganic plaque material. The gum tissue typically
responds very well to treatment with good home care and more frequent
recall cleanings.
Sometimes further treatment of a deep gum pocket is
needed to get the tissue healthy. This usually involves lowering the
gums on the tooth. It turns a deep gum pocket into a shallower one that
is easier for the patient to clean. There are other times when an
antibiotic can be placed in an area of an infected gum pocket. It is
important to talk to your dentist about which treatment options are
available and the expected outcomes.
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