The phrase “pocket reduction surgery” also known as “gingivectomy,” “osseous surgery,” and “flap surgery” refers to a variety of procedures designed to get access to the teeth’s roots, and remove tartar (calculus) and germs.
When periodontal infections reach the subgingival region, they trigger a persistent inflammatory response in the body that actually kills bone and gum tissues (below the gum line). As more tissue is removed from the area around the teeth and gums, gum periodontal pocket develop and get deeper.
Periodontal disease is a degenerative disorder that, if ignored, results in significant bacterial colonization in gum pockets and may ultimately result in tooth loss. In an effort to break this harmful cycle and lessen the depth of the pockets that contain germs, pocket reduction surgery is performed.
A popular periodontal surgery called pocket reduction surgery has been shown to be successful in removing germs, lowering swelling, and preserving teeth. Surgery for pocket reduction aims to:
Our periodontist will do extensive visual and X-ray exams to determine the state of the teeth, gums, and supporting bone before making a treatment recommendation or carrying out any surgery. Depending on the patient’s wishes, pocket reduction surgery can be done under local or general anesthesia.
Bacteria and calculus (tartar) will be removed by gently pulling the gums away from the teeth. In most cases, scaling and root planing will be necessary to completely remove the ossification (tartar) from the tooth root’s surface. To prevent the gums from reattaching to rough or uneven surfaces when they do heal, a planing process will be used if the root is not entirely smooth.
Typically, an antimicrobial liquid is used as the last step after surgery to get rid of any last-minute bacteria and speed up recovery. After that, the gum is stitched up using small sutures that need to stay in place for 5–10 days.
Even though the gums will be more painful right after the surgery, the teeth and gums will be in much better shape and the depth of the pocket will be significantly reduced.
Please get in touch with our periodontist Dr. Elliott Weidman if you have any questions about pocket reduction surgery or periodontal disease treatment.
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