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Periodontal Surgical Treatments at Vista Dental Implant Center
The Serious Consequences of Gum Disease

Maintaining oral health is crucial for overall well-being, and gum disease is one of the most significant threats to both. In fact, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults in the United States, affecting not just your mouth but also worsening systemic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, pancreatic cancer, and osteoporosis.

Periodontal disease is an advanced form of gum disease where the infection becomes active and destructive. This condition, caused by a buildup of harmful bacteria, can lead to tooth and bone loss if left untreated. Once you lose bone in your jaw, it will not grow back on its own, further compromising the health and structure of your mouth.

Common Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be at risk of tooth and bone loss due to periodontal disease:

Receding gums
Bleeding gums, especially when brushing or flossing
Bad breath
Tooth sensitivity
Deep pockets around teeth
Tooth mobility or shifting
Gum swelling and inflammation

Take control of your oral health by seeking timely treatment for periodontal disease to prevent tooth loss and other serious complications.

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What Happens in Periodontal Surgery?

When non-surgical treatments like scaling and root planing are not enough to manage advanced gum disease, periodontal surgery is often the next step. This procedure, also known as osseous surgery or pocket depth reduction surgery, is designed to reduce the depth of the pockets between your teeth and gums, where bacteria thrive. During the procedure:

Plaque and tartar are removed from the teeth and beneath the gums.
The roots of the teeth are smoothed to eliminate any remaining calculus.
Damaged gum tissue is removed, and the remaining healthy tissue is stitched into place to promote proper healing.

By cleaning the tooth roots and removing harmful bacteria, periodontal surgery creates a healthier oral environment, allowing your gums to heal and reducing the risk of future infection.

Benefits of Osseous Surgery

No more bleeding gums when brushing or flossing
Fresher breath
Reduced pocket depth around teeth
Easier and more comfortable brushing and cleaning
A healthier mouth overall
Elimination of infection

Tissue Grafting for Gum Recession

If your gums have receded, exposing the roots of your teeth, tissue grafting can help restore your gum line. Gum recession is often caused by factors like tooth grinding, gum infection, or aggressive brushing. Tissue grafting not only helps protect your teeth but can also reduce sensitivity and improve the appearance of your smile. The procedure is performed at Vista Dental Implant Center, and recovery time is generally short.

Pocket Elimination Surgery

Advanced gum disease can lead to deep pockets between your teeth and gums that are difficult to clean with standard non-surgical treatments. If left untreated, these pockets can harbor bacteria that further damage the gum and bone. Pocket elimination surgery involves folding back the gum tissue to remove infected areas, then repositioning the tissue to make it easier to maintain oral hygiene and prevent further complications. By reducing the depth of the pockets, this procedure promotes a healthier environment in the mouth and helps protect your natural teeth in the long term.

Crown Lengthening Procedure

If a tooth is broken near or below the gum line, there may not be enough tooth structure to support a restoration. In such cases, a crown lengthening procedure may be recommended. This involves adjusting the gum and bone levels to expose more of the tooth, allowing the dentist to restore the tooth to its normal function and appearance.

Expert Periodontal Care at Vista Dental Implant Center

At Vista Dental Implant Center, we are committed to providing advanced periodontal treatments to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. Whether you need gum grafting, pocket elimination surgery, or crown lengthening, our expert team is here to provide personalized care and effective solutions for your dental health. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards restoring your oral health!

Tissue Graft

A common complaint in gum recession is exposure of root surfaces. If you have recessed gums, Dr. Akef can set them to a more natural shape and function. Gum recession’s leading causes are tooth grinding, infection, and sometimes over-aggressive toothbrush use by patients

Patients are advised to get tissue grafts to prevent further gum recession and loss of bone. The grafting can sometimes be used to cover sensitive or exposed root surfaces. We do this procedure in our San Diego office, and usually, the recovery time is short.

Pocket Elimination Surgery

A serious consequence of advanced periodontal disease is the formation of deep pockets between your teeth and gums. Often, they can’t be treated with regular non-surgical therapy. It’s at this point that the doctor may suggest a surgical procedure.

But the more a patient waits to treat deep periodontal disease, the more bacteria increases inside the resistant pockets. At our clinic, we feel it’s more efficient to begin with non-surgical treatment, and after six months to a year, decide on the areas that require surgical treatment. It’s imperative not to allow worsening of bone loss in patients as it increases the treatment time.

In pocket elimination surgery, the gum tissue is folded back, and the affected tissue is taken out along with the accompanying bacteria. The tissue is then placed back at a new level to allow patients to keep the area hygienic after the procedure.

The visible result of surgery is improved oral health environment, which lets you clean and maintain your teeth properly. This prevents further damage and significantly increases the chances of retaining your natural teeth in the long-term.

Crown Lengthening Procedure

If your tooth is broken below or near the gum line or broken, there’s a possibility that there’s not sufficient tooth structure to restore your tooth. If the doctor decides that a long-term prognosis is in order, he will suggest a crown-lengthening procedure. During this surgical procedure, the level of the gum and bone are adjusted properly, exposing more teeth—allowing the doctor to restore your tooth to its normal functionality and form.