When gum disease progresses, it can create deep pockets between your teeth and gums. These pockets trap bacteria, making them difficult to clean—even with professional care. Pocket reduction surgery is a proven treatment to reduce these spaces, control infection, and protect the bone and tissues that support your teeth.
Pocket reduction surgery, also known as periodontal flap surgery, is a specialized procedure designed to treat advanced gum disease. During the surgery, your gums are gently lifted to access and remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar from deep below the gumline. Once the area is thoroughly cleaned, the gums are repositioned snugly around your teeth to promote healing and reduce pocket depth.
This procedure is typically recommended when deep periodontal pockets persist after non-surgical treatments like scaling and root planing. If left untreated, these pockets can lead to:
Pocket reduction surgery helps stop the progression of gum disease, giving you the best chance to preserve your natural teeth and maintain a healthy smile.
Your comfort is our priority. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, with sedation options available if needed. Here’s what happens during treatment:
The gums are carefully lifted to expose the affected areas.
Bacteria, plaque, and calculus are removed from the roots and surrounding bone.
The gums are stiched in a healthier position to reduce pocket depth and support healing.
Some swelling or soreness is normal after surgery, but this typically subsides within a few days. To ensure a smooth recovery, we’ll provide you with detailed aftercare instructions, including tips for managing discomfort and keeping the area clean. Follow-up visits are essential to monitor your healing and maintain long-term success.
Pocket reduction surgery offers several important benefits, including:
By reducing pocket depth, you’ll find it easier to keep your gums clean and healthy, helping to protect your smile for years to come.
Round Rock is owned by Tom Kennedy, DDS under Affordable Dentures & Implants – Texas, PLLC
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Advanced Dental Implant Center are part of a professional affiliation of dental implant practices operated by oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and restorative dentists. With the specialized techniques used by Advanced Dental Implant Center, such as zygomatic and pterygoid implants, nearly all patients qualify for same day dental implants from a dental perspective. Prospective patients require an initial workup that includes an oral examination, 3D radiographic evaluation, and medical history consultation. Some patients with certain medical histories may not qualify for surgical treatment. “Teeth-in-a-day”, “one day implant teeth”, “same day implant teeth”, etc. refers to the fact that on the day of surgery, patients will have teeth removed (unless all teeth are already missing, dental implants placed, and a screw retained prosthesis secured to these implants on the same day as the surgery. While this first set of teeth are permanent in the fact that they are secured to the dental implants by screws, these teeth are typically not the final set of teeth as the patient will be allowed to heal prior to the delivery of the final set of teeth. Furthermore, the patient will be allowed to suggest desired changes to the initial set of teeth prior to the fabrication of the final set of teeth. The initial set of screw retained implant teeth are permanent in the fact that they are not removable by the patient and can only be removed by personnel in a dental office. With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime depending on the age of the patient when the implants were originally placed. Studies show that dental implants can last over 25 years with proper home care and regular professional maintenance.
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