Pocket Reduction Surgery

Pocket reduction surgery (also known as gingivectomy, osseous surgery and flap surgery) is a collective term for a series of several different surgeries aimed at gaining access to the root of the teeth in order to remove bacteria and tartar (calculus).




Reasons for the pocket reduction surgery



What does pocket reduction surgery involve?

Before recommending treatment or performing any procedure, Dr Packman will perform thorough visual and x-ray examinations in order to assess the condition of the teeth, gums and underlying bone.  Pocket reduction surgery  is performed under local onesthetic.

The usual type of gum surgery (  flap surgery ) involves gently separating the gumline back from the teeth .  Scaling and root planing will generally be required to fully remove the tartar from the surface of the tooth root.  If the root is not completely smooth, a planing procedure will be performed to ensure that when the gums do heal, they will not reattach to rough or uneven surfaces.

The final part of the treatment is usually the administration of an antimicrobial liquid to eliminate any remaining bacteria and promote healing.  The gum is then sutured with tiny stitches that usually dissove  in  10-14 days.

Soft tissue Laser is  used  by Dr Packman for pocket reduction, either alone or in combination with flap surgery When a laser is used, no stitches  are neede and ther is virtually no bleeding.!

Though the gums  and teeth may be slightly more sensitive immediately following the procedure, there will be a significant reduction in pocket depth and a vast improvement in the condition of the teeth and gums.



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