What Is Gum Surgery?
Dental professionals perform gum surgery. Gum surgery, also known as osseous surgery, is done in-office to treat severe periodontal (gum) disease. Gum surgery aims to reduce bacteria and decay buildup in the space between your teeth and gums.
Advanced periodontal disease can cause tooth loss, necessitating dentures or dental implants as tooth replacements. Gum surgery at Bright Dental Care And Implant Center in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, can help you attain long-term oral health perfection while reducing the chance of tooth loss.
Different Types Of Gum Surgery
Your dentist may go over some of these types of gum surgery as potential solutions to the issue if your gum disease has become severe enough to necessitate surgery:
Pocket Reduction (Also Known As Gingival Flap Surgery)
Your surgeon folds back the gums and eliminates microorganisms during this surgery. The gum expert, or periodontist, fixes the gum tissue to your teeth rather than letting it regrow naturally. This technique is frequently used for cosmetic reasons in addition to treating gum disease.
Regeneration
A bone graft, membrane, or tissue-stimulating protein (or any combination of the three) is inserted after a periodontist folds back the gums and removes disease-causing germs to encourage the regeneration of your gum tissues and restoration of a snug fit around your teeth.
Crown Lengthening
Your periodontist will carry out this procedure to extend the look of your teeth by removing extra gum tissue. This method not only treats gum disease but also improves appearance.
Soft Tissue Graft
Our periodontist will perform this surgery to repair gum tissue that has receded or been lost due to gum disease by attaching sample tissue from another area of your mouth to your gums. It covers regions where the root is being exposed and enhances the appearance of the teeth.
Benefits Of Gum Surgery Treatment
Gum surgery has a variety of advantages, including:
- Stabilise and strengthen gum that is affixed to a tooth
- Stop tooth decay
- The new gum covering the root will lessen the sensitivity of the teeth.
- In some situations, restore the appearance of a grin.
The dentist at Bright Dental Care And Implant Center will conduct a thorough oral examination before your surgery to evaluate your dental structure’s condition and determine the damage’s extent. After assessing your demands, he will identify the kind of graft required for oral health.
What Is The Procedure?
Though it differs from case to instance, five steps make up gum surgery. An initial local anaesthetic is used to make the surgery painless. The dentist next performs a thorough root cleaning and scaling procedure.
The graft is collected in the third phase, after which it is stitched to the gum. Around seven to ten days after surgery, our surgeon will schedule a follow-up appointment.
Why Choose Us?
Following gum surgery, patients are required to adhere to post-operative care instructions, which include:
- To aid in recovery, abstain from smoking and talking excessively.
- After surgery, consume only liquids for the first 24 hours, then switch to soft foods. After that, abstain from all alcoholic beverages.
Gum grafting will lessen the discomfort associated with receding gums. After surgery, gauze pads to control minimal gum bleeding. For 15 minutes, the patient can also apply ice to the affected area to prevent swelling.
FAQs
What are the warning signs of gum disease?
Red, puffy gums that bleed when you brush or floss your teeth are warning symptoms of gum disease. They might be sore, and you might also have poor breath.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should start brushing and flossing your teeth more frequently and switch to a sugar-free diet immediately. Call your dentist to schedule a check-up to clean your teeth and remove any plaque thoroughly.
How painful is gum surgery?
After gum surgery, most people suffer mild to moderate discomfort, which you can treat with over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen. The pain you will experience throughout most gum procedures is likely to be minor due to developments and advances in the dental sector.
For instance, laser surgery doesn’t result in bleeding and doesn’t need to be stitched. Laser gum surgery often takes substantially less time to complete and can be done while the patient is conscious.
How might gum surgery enhance the condition of my mouth?
Gum surgery slows gum disease’s progression and helps lessen its consequences. It is accomplished by eliminating unhealthy tissue and promoting the growth of new, healthy tissue. The gingiva recedes due to advanced gum disease (pull away from teeth). Teeth roots exposed to gum recession are more susceptible to dangerous germs and tartar buildup. Without professional treatment, one could lose one or more teeth due to their loosening.