Dr. Dt. Laçin


Gum surgery



Periodontal surgery.



These are operations that cannot be healed by periodontal therapy or when it is possible for new gingival-bone to formation.


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Periodontal surgery - Summary



Periodontal surgery may occasionally be necessary to treat gingival diseases and disorders. Gum surgery is the term for this kind of procedure


These surgical techniques are intended to treat gingival disease or

  • recover lost soft tissue and bone mass
  • avoiding tooth loss
  • to get rid of germs and infections
  • It entails procedures like gingiva shaping.


Periodontal Surgery-Descriptive Brief



  • Not all cases of gingival disease require periodontal surgery.
  • With periodontal surgery, it may occasionally be feasible to grow new bone and gingival tissue.
  • Before having periodontal surgery, excellent oral hygiene is required. Following periodontal surgery,
  • The best possible dental hygiene enables considerably faster recovery.
  • The dentist who administers and oversees periodontal treatment plans the sort of periodontal surgery.


Surgery Procedure Types



In the past three decades, periodontology has grown quickly, adding a wide range of surgical techniques to dentistry. owing to the wide diversity of surgical techniques utilized in periodontology. The type and severity of the gingival disease will determine which surgical technique the periodontist will undertake.


Before gingival surgery, periodontists typically carry out operations including tooth surface cleaning, root planing (curettage), and required dental hygiene advice.


Surgical methods for periodontitis; It involves a variety of procedures, including soft tissue transfers, guided tissue regenerations, flap operations, and bone graft applications.



Getting Ready for Gum Surgery



Periodontist should perform a pre-operative evaluation before performing the gingival surgery. Because even when a surgery is necessary, certain circumstances prevent performing periodontal surgical operations.

Ensure that everything is prepared;


  • Obtain medical history to assess the patient's condition.
  • Gingival specialist -evaluates the strength and condition of the jaw, teeth, and mouth bones.
  • Identifies any lesions that may interfere with the healing of the surgical site, such as infections, abscesses, or other lesions.
  • The surgical treatment is started once the patient has been informed of the advantages and hazards of the procedure.


What Takes Place During the Surgical Procedure?



Depending on the type of surgical operation, various procedures are carried out. Procedures for gum surgery typically last 30 to 90 minutes.


Typically, local anesthetic is sufficient to carry out periodontal surgical treatments. These procedures can occasionally be carried out under sedation or general anesthesia. However, the patient and periodontist jointly decide on this.


The patient cover and the arm cover for the light source are both sterile pieces of equipment that the periodontist employs to execute the procedure. Materials like drapes, saliva absorbers, and tampons are disposable and are tossed into the medical waste disposal after the procedure since sterilizing is crucial to reducing the danger of a potential infection. To remove the gingiva from around the teeth, tiny incisions are done. After cleaning the surgical area, periodontist can carry out gingival shaping, bone regeneration, or other preplanned operations since they can see the root surfaces of the teeth more clearly and can readily remove taratars, debris, plaque, or infection from this area.


If a gingival graft operation is required, an incision is created in both the donor area and the area that will receive the new gingival tissue. The suitable tissue is then harvested and moved to the recipient location.


After the intended surgical procedure is finished, the gingival specialist seals the surgical site and stitches the gingival tissue back in place. Both stitches that fall off naturally and stitches that require removal beyond the time period specified by perioodntist may be present in these stitches. The waiting time is typically between 7 and 10 days if stitches need to be removed.

kleme süresi genellikle 7-10 gün arasındadır.



Recovery Period



The dentist or periodontist will provide you with instructions on how to heal best and in the most pleasant way after each dental surgery. Depending on the nature and scope of the treatments, recovery times and processes change.


After gingival procedures, painkillers and relievers are typically required. Following the procedure, the patient is informed of the medications by the gingival specialist.


Along with this

  • -it could be advised to use antiseptic mouthwash to keep the operating room clean and prevent infection.
  • Avoiding vigorous activity may be advised.
  • For the first few of days after surgery, eating soft meals may be advised.
  • Smoking is not necessary.

Periodontist makes an appointment within 1-2 weeks to check on the gums' progress toward healing, and if necessary, he removes all or some of the stitches.


People who have undergone periodontal surgery have altered gums in appearance and texture. Gums and teeth recover, tighten, and get stronger. Some people may start to experience dental sensitivity when consuming hot or cold meals or beverages. They could have to adhere to the recommendations made by the gingival specialist in this situation.


At least as crucial as the procedure is adherence to the control regimen that periodontist determines is necessary to limit the likelihood of a repeat operation after the healing time.



Gingival disease: is it preventable?



Given that bacterial colonization, plaque, and tartar formation are the causes of gingival disease, practicing good dental hygiene can frequently prevent or reverse the condition.


Regular doctor visits, along with the recommended twice-daily brushing and interdental care (flossing, use of an interdental brush etc), can frequently stop gingival disease before it starts.



"The information on the website is provided for informational reasons only; it is not intended to substitute a doctor's examination or medical diagnosis of a patient.”



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