Flap Surgeries

🩹 Periodontal Surgery

Flap surgery is a minor gum procedure done to clean deep infection and calculus deposits beneath the gums. It helps restore gum health, reduce bleeding, and prevent tooth loss in advanced gum disease cases.

✓Removes deep tartar and bacterial buildup

✓Improves gum attachment and bone health

✓Reduces bleeding and swelling of gums

✓Prevents further bone loss

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Healthier Gums, Stronger Teeth

Flap surgery removes infection and helps gums heal tighter around the teeth.

✔ Benefits

Why Flap Surgery Helps Save Teeth

When routine cleaning can’t reach deep pockets of infection, flap surgery allows the dentist to access, clean and disinfect the roots — saving teeth that might otherwise be lost.

✔Deep cleaning below gum line

✔Stops bleeding and foul odor

✔Promotes new gum attachment

✔Prevents progression to tooth mobility

✔Enhances overall oral hygiene and breath

✔Gums regain a firm, healthy look

✔ Who Needs It?

When Is Flap Surgery Recommended?

Flap surgery is usually suggested for patients with chronic gum disease or deep periodontal pockets that don’t respond to regular scaling and root planing.

✔Persistent gum bleeding or swelling

✔Deep pockets around teeth seen on X-ray

✔Loose or shifting teeth

✔Recurrent gum infections despite cleanings

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Periodontal Pockets X-ray - Ojas Dental Clinic

Early Detection Matters

Treating gum infection early with flap surgery helps preserve natural teeth for life.

✔ Procedure & Aftercare

How Flap Surgery Is Performed

The procedure is simple and done under local anesthesia. The dentist lifts a small section of the gum to access the infected area, cleans the roots, and repositions the gum tissue for better healing.

1Anesthesia: Gums are numbed for a painless procedure.

2Flap Opening: Gum is gently lifted to expose root area.

3Cleaning: Plaque, tartar, and infected tissue are removed.

4Suturing: Gums are repositioned and stitched for healing.

5Follow-Up: Stitches removed in 7–10 days; gums heal tighter.

Aftercare Tips

✔Use prescribed mouthwash to prevent infection

✔Eat soft foods for 2–3 days

✔Brush gently and avoid surgical area initially

✔Avoid smoking or alcohol till healing completes