Gum Flap Surgery
The clinics providing Gum Flap Surgery are listed below. Contact them today to get a quote, make an appointment or have an online consultation.
Dentaris is one of the leading dental clinics in Quinatano Roo, Mexico. The dental clinic is committed to exceeding the patient's expectations with innovative and atheistic dental treatments.
- Testimonial: " I am very pleased " Loretta
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Additional Services: Protesis, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Orthopedics, Implant Dentistry
Cozumel is an unspoiled and undiscovered island in Mexico, well off the beaten path of popular Mexican resort towns. The island is one of the most spectacular spots with a world of exciting and fun things to do to suit every taste.
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Local Accommodation Assistance, Hotel to Clinic Transfers, Hotel Reservations
Dr. Jimenez blends the art of cosmetic dentistry and the science of oral and reconstructive dental treatments. The clinic's team caters to the patient's individual needs and wishes, creating happy, healthy and confident smiles.
- Testimonial: " I have my smile back " Barry Bilicki
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Additional Services: Translator Services, Local Accommodation Assistance, Hotel Reservations
Balboa Dental is a complete service dental provider in Panama, offering an extensive range of cosmetic and reconstructive dental treatments.
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services
Coinmar is a state-of-the-art dental clinic in Spain that offers innovative cosmetic dentistry utilizing the most advanced dental technology and 3D imaging.
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services
Casablanca International Dental Clinic is a full-scale cosmetic dentistry clinic offering an extensive range of dental solutions to promote patient’s oral health and grand you an eternal smile.
- Languages: Arabic, French, English
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Flight Booking Assistance, Hotel Reservations, Translator Services
TRIDENT offers superior quality aesthetic dentistry & implantology. It is located on the spectacular Adriatic Coast in the town of Rovinj, so you can enjoy a beautiful holiday and come home with a dazzling smile.
- Testimonial: " I've always been very nervous of going to dentists but they put me at ease. " ELIZABETH LUBY
- Languages: English, Italian, Croatian
- Additional Services: Affordable apartments for rental owned by Trident, Local Accommodation Assistance, Local Tours, Hotel to Clinic Transfers, Translator Services
Dr. Csibrey Dental Clinic provides a number of cosmetic dental services from dental implants, dental veneers and dental crowns to create an indelible, everlasting smile on your face.
- Languages: English, German, Hungarian
With 12 years of experience in dental care, Dent Estet clinic offers the best care in cosmetic, restoration and preventative dentistry while employing advanced equipment, state-of-the-art tools and proven techniques.
- Languages: Romanian, English
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services
BGDenta is a complete dental service provider for everything to do with cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, nestled in one of Sofia's fine locations.
- Languages: Bulgarian, English, French, German, Greek, Russian
- Additional Services: Emergency service, text message reminders, home visits, open 24 hours, open weekends
What is Gum Flap Surgery?
Gum flap surgery is used to treat periodontal gum disease if the infection is beneath the gum line. Periodontal flap surgery reduces the depth of the pockets in which the gum intersects with supporting teeth to prevent bacterial build up and tooth decay.
Gum flap surgery is used to repair damaged teeth or rebuild bone if bone loss has occurred. Periodontists, who are dentists specializing in the area of gum disease, perform the procedure on an out-patient basis.
Periodontal surgeons must make an incision in the gum to lift back the gum tissue and separate the gums from the teeth and jawbone. This allows dentists to reach the underlying jawbone and tooth roots. Gum flap surgery is needed because of damage to the jawbone.
Minor bone defects can be repaired using a procedure called osseous re-contouring where the dentist evens out the edges of the bone. Re-contouring the jawbone will help the gum heal with no complications and can help regenerate bone growth.
If the bone has begun to rot or break away, parts of the jawbone may be removed and repaired with bone grafting during the gingival flap surgery. Once all decay and damaged bone has been removed, the gum flaps are reattached to the bone and tissue using dental sutures.
A Good Candidate for Gum Flap Surgery
Anyone who is suffering from periodontal gum disease, which is affecting the tissue and the stability of teeth in the jawbone, may be a good candidate for gum surgery. Dentists will recommend gum flap surgery if deep-root scale and polish cleaning is unable to remove all bacteria because the gum pockets are too deep.
Gum Flap Surgery Procedure
Periodontists make an incision in the gum to reveal the jawbone. Small holes are then made into the area of the jaw where the bone graft will be placed. The grafted bone is located into these holes, or if a large amount of bone grafting is needed, the grafted bone will be secured into the existing bone with titanium screws.
Bone marrow may be placed on top of the bone graft to stimulate healing before the incision is sealed. Periodontists place tissue membrane over the dental bone graft and seal the incision with dental sutures.
The length of the bone graft procedure depends on the amount of bone grafting needed. For some patients the procedure will be complete in 2 hours, for other patients it may take up to 5 hours to remove the bone from one area of the body and place the graft into the jaw.
Periodontal gum surgery may take between 1-4 hours to complete depending on the amount of damage revealed when the gum flap is lifted.
Risks and Side Effects of Gum Flap Surgery
There is a risk of infection following any type of gum surgery and patients will be prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection.
Recovery from Gum Flap Surgery
Patients do not normally experience severe pain following gum flap surgery, however the gum will be swollen for a few days following the procedure. The dental sutures will be removed a week after surgery in a follow-up dental appointment. Patients can return to work immediately if the swelling of the gum is not painful or distracting.
Results of Gum Flap Surgery
Periodontal gum flap surgery is a dental procedure to repair damage to the gum tissue, tooth roots and jawbone. Following the reconstructive surgery, if patients maintain thorough dental hygiene there should be no need to repeat the procedure.
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