Periodontal Surgery

Gum surgery is performed by a specialist in periodontal diseases (periodontist). Untreated gum disease causes destruction of the tissues holding the teeth, resulting in mobility and tooth loss.

Treatment of gum disease in the first stage will be conservative and will include deep cleaning of bacteria and tartar from within the gum pockets and tooth roots.

However, in many cases this treatment is not sufficient, and in the long term there will be a need for surgical intervention in the form of gum surgery.

In the past, gum surgery was performed to gain direct access to the bone defect and perform optimal cleaning of the operated area. The goal was to remove gum tissue and bone in order to reduce the depth of gum pockets and achieve a uniform bone contour, similar to a healthy state.

This type of surgery did achieve its goal of healing the gums and preserving teeth over time, but led to aesthetic damage – the gum line receded, teeth appeared longer, and the spaces between them increased.

Today, gum surgery leads to regeneration – renewed creation of lost tissues, while reducing further recession of the gum contour. The result obtained is much healthier and more aesthetic.