Osseous Surgery

Recontouring of Bone Around Teeth to Reduce Pockets and Make Cleaning More Effective.

When nonsurgical therapy has done all it can to reduce pockets and/or craters are present in the bone from periodontal (gum) disease, osseous surgery is usually recommended. This procedure allows the periodontist to gently pull back the gums gaining access to the roots of the teeth and the bone. This is usually the first time a dental professional has been able to see the roots and verify that all plaque and tartar have been removed and to identify any unusual root characteristics that might be hard to clean during a dental cleaning. Under a local anesthetic, the procedure involves cleaning the roots thoroughly, removing infected gum tissue and then reshaping the bone around the teeth to make daily cleaning easier and to eliminate as many of the bone craters as possible. The end result is a reduction in periodontal pockets and the creation of gum contours that are optimized for daily cleaning.

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