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Gum Surgery: Treatment, Cost and Side Effects

Last Updated: Apr 25, 2024

What is Gum Surgery ?

Due to inflammation of the gums the bones that support and surround the teeth may also get affected. It can then gradually grow from being simple gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Bacteria present in the mouth gradually multiply and slowly form a biofilm on the gums known as the dental plaque. If this condition is left untreated then the adjoining tissues near the teeth can get infected and may result in the formation of gum disease. The symptoms thus may include:

  1. red gums,
  2. swollen gums
  3. bleeding gums
  4. bad breath and bad taste in the mouth
  5. pus around the teeth
  6. loosen teeth’s etc.

When condition worsens the dentist may suggest the patient to undergo a procedure known as the Gum Surgery. Depending on the patient oral hygiene condition the dentist can recommend various types of Gum Surgeries.

How is the treatment done?

Gum disease involves inflammation of gum that affects the bone that supports teeth. It can be very harmful for teeth if left untreated.Gum surgery begins with an initial treatment where the periodontal pockets are treated with scaling and root planning. In this method the ultrasonic scaling device is used to remove the plaque from the gum line and scale the tooth surface from bacteria. In case of further complications following Gum surgery are performed:

  1. Gingival Flap Surgery: Also known as the pocket reduction method is used in case the patient has a pocket whose depth is greater than 5 millimeters then the periodontist would cut the gum tissue so as to seprate the teeth and the gum tissue. Then a deep cleaning is done through the use of the ultrasonic scaling device and the bacteria are removed from the below pockets.
  2. Regeneration In this technique, your periodontist overlays back the gums and evacuates infection causing microbes, at that point embeds bone unions, films, or tissue-animating proteins (or any blend of the three) to urge your gum tissues to recover and fit cosily around the teeth once more. Gum joining includes a system known as a connective tissue unite which is a sensitive technique where a little bit of gum tissue is taken from the sense of taste or another giver site and transplanted to cover the uncovered root. This should be possible for at least one teeth to try and up your gum line as well as lessen root surface affectability. The advantages of gum joining include: lessening further retreat and bone misfortune, cover presented roots to shield them from rot, decrease tooth affectability and enhance the feel of your grin.
  3. Crown lengthening: In this surgery, your periodontist expels an excess of gum tissue from your teeth, influencing your teeth to seem longer. This technique is utilized for restorative impacts and in addition to treat gum sickness. Crown stretching modifies the gum and bone level to uncover a greater amount of the tooth so it very well may be re-established.
  4. Soft tissue graft: In this method, your periodontist takes tissue from somewhere else from your mouth and connects it to your gums to place over gum tissue that has been damaged because of gum infection. A little cut will be made at the beneficiary site keeping in mind the end goal to make a little pocket. A split thickness cut is made in this pocket and the contributor tissue is put between the two segments of this region. The contributor tissue strip is by and large bigger than the entry point, so some abundance will be obvious. This technique is regularly utilized for restorative purposes and in addition to treat gum malady since it covers regions where the root is getting to be uncovered and enhances the presence of the teeth.

Who is eligible for the treatment?(When is the treatment done ?)

Periodontal medical procedure is frequently prescribed for patients with bone misfortune or conditions that don't react fittingly to delicate tissue administration treatments. Numerous patients who experience scaling and root arranging methods with their dental hygienist or periodontist will likewise require some careful intercession to guarantee the best forecast for their oral and dental wellbeing.

Who is not eligible for the treatment?

It is advisable that each of us go regulalry to the densits to get regualr dental care faciltities. It is the dentist who shall recommend for any gum surgery if there are any symptoms of gum decay. But otherwise the patient is not eligible for the treatment.

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Are there any Side Effects?

Gum malady can negatively affect your general dental wellbeing, hurting not simply the gums themselves but rather your teeth and different parts of the mouth. In its beginning times gum ailment can cause draining gums, staining of the gums, awful breath, and gum bothering. The patient can in some cases find irregular bleeding from the gums and there can be swelling near the gums which can cause problems while eating and talking. If the condition worsen it is necessary to visit the doctor.

What are the post-treatment guidelines?

It is ordinary to expect some minor pain and swelling around the gums. Any given cloth ought to be kept in your mouth for around 1-2 hours, yet you can supplant it as required. In the case of draining proceeds with, you can physically apply weight or delicately clamp down on the bandage over the site; a wet teabag can likewise be utilized on the off chance that you come up short on dressing. It is likewise vital to maintain a strategic distance from extraordinary spitting for in any event the initial 24 hours with a specific end goal to help blood cluster adjustment. Physical activity is not recommended for 2 to 3 days after your surgery. Typically, you should be able to resume normal daily activities within 48 hours after surgery.

How long does it take to recover?

It takes one to two weeks in total to fully recover from the gum surgery. It is essential to take a follow-up check-up through the periodontist after a week so as to ensure that the healing process in on the right track. After the two weeks of the surgery the dentist shall advise to brush and floss.

What is the price of the treatment in India?

The cost for this, relies upon the materials utilized. Simply the fold can cost you anyplace between 2500– 5000 INR; the cost is considerably lesser in instructing establishments. The cost may run up high with the utilization of bone join materials, regenerative films, bony resection and so forth.

Are the results of the treatment permanent?

With the advancements in technology the various Gum surgery procedures produce effective results. But the outcome depends on the condition of the patient and thus the results effectiveness are based on the patient complications. Though it can be said that it can to the best possible extend reduce the issues related to the gums.

What are the alternatives to the treatment?

Today an alternative laser based gum surgery has emerged which is more effective and is thus thought to be the alternative to the existing gum surgeries.

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Written ByDr. Vikram Singh AtwalPCAD,MCID Implant,BDS,Advanced AestheticsDentistry
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