Gum Surgeries in Pune
When do you need Gum Surgeries?
Gum surgery is a procedure that helps to reposition your gums, protecting teeth from further damage.
Gum recession is a process when the margin of gums wears down, exposing the covered tooth or tooth root. Gum recession is the most common dental problem. People are usually unaware that they are undergoing gum recession as it’s a gradual process unless they face sensitivity issues or notice that their tooth looks elongated than usual.
Symptoms of gum surgeries include:
- Swollen gums
- Red gums
- Bleeding from gums
- Presence of pus
- A foul smell which doesn’t go even after brushing
- Presence of periodontal pockets
- Gum recession
- Loss of bone
- Gum inflammation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Risk Factors resulting in Gum Surgery?
Gum surgeries are suggested by a Periodontist when they observe gum swelling, teeth gum swelling, gum disease in an initial stage, sensitive gums, gum infection, gum inflammation, red gums
Risk factors resulting in gum surgery are as follows:
- Smoking or chewing tobacco
- Diabetes
- Hormonal changes in women such as – menstruation, pregnancy, menopause.
- Certain medication such as oral contraceptives, steroids, anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and chemotherapy
- Ill-fitting dentures, crown, bridge
- Misaligned teeth
- Genetic factors
- Compromised immunity such as HIV/AIDS patients
What Are The Symptoms of Gum Disease?
The Symptoms of Gum Disease or gum disorder includes
- Foul smell
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Swollen gums or gums swelling
- Red gums
- Painful gums when touched or Gum inflammation
- Bleeding from gums
- Presence of pus
- Loose teeth or tooth loss
- Presence of periodontal pockets
- The elongated appearance of teeth
- Gum recession exposing tooth or tooth root
How Are Gum Surgeries Performed?
Gum surgery is a procedure that helps to reposition your gums, protecting teeth from damage like teeth gum swelling gum disease, gum inflammation. Depending upon the symptoms, level of gum recession, the type of gum surgery is selected.
- Scaling and root planing – when a mild gingival recession is present scaling and root planing is performed. It is also known as deep cleaning, it is a procedure that involves the removal of dental plaque and tartar from the teeth surface as well as just below the gum line, which is not removed by normal brushing of teeth.
How is it done?
It involves an ultrasonic instrument that features a vibrating metal tip, combined with a cool water spray, the tip chips tartar away as the water flushes out the pocket, followed by smoothening and planning of those surfaces of the gum that are exposed.
- Flap surgery – Performed when required results are not achieved by scaling and root planning. The dentist makes a cut and opens your gum, thorough cleaning and scraping of tartar or calculus present is done, and unhealthy gum tissue is also scraped away. Gum tissue is then repositioned over tooth root eliminating the periodontal pockets present, covering the exposed tooth and tooth root
- Bone grafts – if bone loss has occurred due to gum infection, bone grafts are placed in the area of bone loss, this graft work as a platform for the growth of new bone. This helps in achieving the required gum level and thereby help in achieving stability of the tooth.
Depending on the damage to the gums and teeth a dentist will suggest Curettage (Removal of the damaged gums), flap surgery (It enables a dentist to reach the bottom line of the gum) or bone grafting (Required when a bone is damaged and needs a replacement
Is Gum Surgery Painful?
Gum surgery is performed to overcome minor Periodontal diseases like gum bleeding, gum swelling and inflammation and is not painful as are performed under local anaesthesia.
Some pain or discomfort can be experienced after the surgery which can be managed by painkillers and topical antiseptic gels.
Some minor swelling also can be expected after surgery, which can be managed by the application of an ice pack.
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