Gum Surgery POPULAR INFORMATION surgical procedures to restore the diseased gums to normal form and function which are the main periodontal support of the teeth. It includes: Gingivectomy/ Gingivoplasty Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of gum tissue. It removes and reshapes loose, diseased gum tissue to get rid of pockets between the teeth and gums. Gingivoplasty is a type of gum surgery used to reshape healthy gum tissue around teeth. Crown Lengthening To remove excess of gum tissue and /or bone to expose the tooth, to increase the crown height. Flap Surgery In this the gum tissue is opened up to clean all the calculus and infectious substance which causes gum disease. And the gums are placed back into normal position. Regenerative Procedures Membranes, Bone Grafts & Protiens that stimulate tissue growth are used to regrow healthy bobe and gum tissue. Soft Tissue Grafts Used to cover roots or grow new gum tissue where tissue has receded. These techniques are typically combined with non-surgical treatments to restore your gums to health. Margraff techniques Vista techniques Amniotic membranes Prf Zuchelli s techniques Whales tail techniques
