Clinical Overview & Importance
When periodontal pockets exceed 5mm in depth, toothbrush bristles and standard dental instruments cannot reach the base of the infected pocket. Flap surgery involves gently elevating a section of the gum tissue to gain direct visual access to the root surfaces and alveolar bone, enabling thorough decontamination, bone recontouring (osseous surgery), and tight tissue re-adaptation.
Key Clinical Benefits
- ✓ Direct visual access allows 100% elimination of subgingival tartar
- ✓ Eliminates deep bacterial pockets that cause tooth loosening
- ✓ Recontours irregular bone margins for optimal tissue reattachment
- ✓ Substantially prolongs the lifespan of compromised teeth
Step-by-Step Procedure at Dr. Godse's Clinic
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Phase 1
Administration of localized pain-relief anesthesia
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Phase 2
Gentle incision and precise elevation of the mucoperiosteal flap
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Phase 3
Comprehensive ultrasonic debridement and chemical root detoxification
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Phase 4
Fine repositioning of tissue and sterile suture stabilization