FLAP SURGERY

Periodontal Flap Surgery

When advanced gum disease
(periodontitis) develops, your teeth are in danger: At this stage, the
ligaments and bone tissue that surround them are being destroyed, and you could
even begin losing teeth! If the disease can't be controlled by non-surgical
treatments like cleaning and scaling, then periodontal flap surgery may be your
best treatment option.

Flap surgery is today's leading
method for treating and repairing periodontal pockets. What are these
“pockets?” They are areas below the gum line where gum tissue has detached from
the teeth, resulting in an uncleansable space where harmful bacteria can
proliferate. These bacteria cause inflammation of the tissues, resulting in
sensitivity, bleeding, and pain. Left untreated, they can cause a host of
problems including gum disease, loss of the tooth-supporting bone structure,
and possibly even systemic (whole-body) problems.

When periodontal pockets develop, the
first step in treating them is usually via cleaning and scaling (also referred
to as root debridement) with a manual or ultrasonic instrument. If this isn't
effective, then periodontal surgery is considered. Flap surgery isn't a cure
for periodontal disease — but it helps create an environment that makes it
easier to maintain your periodontal health. And even if you're prone to gum
disease, proper professional treatment and regular care at home can help keep
your teeth healthy for as long as possible.

The Goals of Flap Surgery

One major objective of flap surgery
is to eliminate or reduce the pocket itself. To access it, a flap-like incision
is made in the gum tissue. This allows diseased tissue to be removed from
inside the pocket, and provides access to the teeth's root surfaces for a
thorough cleaning, which helps to eliminate harmful plaque and calculus
(tartar). Afterward, the “flap” is closed, sealing the area. This begins the
healing process, which takes place rapidly.

Another goal is the regeneration of
periodontal ligament and bone tissue which may have been lost to the disease. A
variety of techniques may be used to accomplish this, including high-tech
methods of bone grafting and chemicals referred to as growth factors. These
approaches help restore the gums to their normal form and function, and promote
the healthy and secure anchoring of teeth.

The Flap Surgery Procedure

Performed by an
experienced hand, state-of-the-art flap surgery has an excellent track record
and offers well-established benefits. It's often the treatment of choice for
relieving periodontal disease and helping to maintain your oral health — and
preserve your teeth.

Flap surgery is typically
done under local anesthesia, sometimes accompanied by oral anti-anxiety
medications; alternatively, it may be performed under intravenous conscious
sedation. After anesthesia has taken effect, a small incision is made to
separate the gums from the teeth. The outer gum tissue is gently folded back to
give access to the roots and the supporting ligament and bone tissue.

Next, the inflamed gum tissue
can be removed, and the tooth roots can be cleaned; if needed, the area may
also be treated with antibiotics or other medications. Bone defects can be
repaired with grafting material, and proper regeneration of the periodontal
ligament can be encouraged by physical (barrier membranes) and chemical (growth
factors) methods. Finally, the incision is closed and the procedure is
completed.

Performed by an experienced hand, state-of-the-art flap surgery has an
excellent track record and offers well-established benefits. It's often the treatment
of choice for relieving periodontal disease and helping to maintain your oral
health — and preserve your teeth.

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CARE & CURE HOSPITAL

(CHANGODAR)

First Floor, 1 - Changodar City Centre, Above Anil Pharmacy,

Changodar, Ta. Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad.

Call for Appointment: +91 9904453230

Source :  by CARE & CURE HOSPITAL, Changodar, Ahmedabad.

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