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I am 50 years old female having bone loss in my gum (measuring 4 to 5 according to periodontist) what is the best treatment for this problem. Do I need flap surgery for this? is there any alternate treatment for this.
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Yes, you should get the treatment done as advised by your periodontist. Bone loss of 4-5mm is suggestive of advanced periodontal disease. Further bone loss can weaken the teeth and can lead to tooth loss. Get the treatment as early as possible.
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Madam your diabetic so need to be carefully checked before doing the flap treatment another aspect is flao syrgery is done in cases of angular bone loss. If you can post your full mouth xray than I can tell whether flap needed are not.
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