FLAP SURGERY FOR GUMS
What Is Flap Surgery for Gums?
Flap surgery for gums is performed to treat severe gum disease called Periodontitis(a gum disease). Periodontitis causes irreversible damage to gums and the area surrounding the affected teeth.
Why Is It Performed?
Flap surgery is performed in cases where Scaling and Root planing, Curettage, Antibiotics failed to treat Periodontitis.
SYMPTOMS OF PERIODONTITIS
- Swollen, red bleeding gums.
- Bad breath (Halitosis)
- Gaps between the teeth.
- If a change in the fit of a denture or bridge (if any present) occurs.
- The detachment between gums and tooth surfaces (Pockets) deeper than three millimeters is diagnostic for gum disease.
- Pus at the gum line.
- Tooth mobility
- Exposed roots
How Is It Performed?
A Periodontist performs the Flap surgery.
- Periodontist administers anesthesia around the area where they are going to operate.
- The periodontist reflects the section of your gums in the affected area, cleans the roots of your teeth, and repairs the damaged bone if needed.
- The bone may be smoothed and reshaped to reduce further plaque growth.
- The bone may be Repaired (grafted) with bone from another part of the body or with artificial materials to help the bone grow back.
- The gum flap will be sutured back into place and covered with gauze to stop the bleeding.
- If needed, periodontal dressing is placed at the surgical site, removed after one week following Flap surgery.
Care After Flap Surgery?
- Immediately after Flap surgery, you might experience bleeding for the first 24 hours. If bleeding occurs, apply pressure gently.
- Take medications as prescribed.
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid hot beverages for 2 to 3 days, take soft and cold foods.
- Do not use a straw for drinking cold drinks.
- Continue to brush and floss twice daily.
Do attend your follow-up visits to your dentist every six months following flap surgery.
Flap surgery at Focus Dental care is performed by a Periodontist with 10+ years of experience. At Focus Dental Care Hyderabad, we use advanced technologies for Flap Surgery that best suites to treat your Gum Disease.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful experience and great ambience well planned. Doctor and the Staff in Focus Dental Care takes care of the Patients in a very nicely and professionally. They have completed the implant treatment and flap surgery for me today. Nothing is forced upon and doctor is calm and composed and explains the process very well before the treatment.
My special thanks to Dr Ajay Krishna and the staff members for a good work done. I strongly recommend this clinic for any dental issue.
Rabindra patro
I got implants done for my missing teeth with sinus lift and crowns. The experience is very very good. Dr Ajay is a thorough professional and an expert in his field. He does it with so ease in a friendly manner, explaining all points clearly. He is one who can make complex surgeries in a simple and painless way. Doesn't prescribe medicines if not required. As assured by him in the beginning the entire process was smooth and not seen such a dentist before in the last 25 years across different cities I worked. The staff and care is also special mention worthy. Hospital is well maintained. My mother also got her implant and crowns done for here in last year and she is fine from then onwards. I glad to find such a doctor, staff and hospital. I recommend him for every dental need, Frank opinion, good guidance and expertise in treatment. Dr Ajay and staff, thanks a million for all the care and treatment.