Flap Surgery
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum line that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. The three stages of gum disease — from least to most severe — are gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis.
Initially it begins with a marked red swelling along the gum line, sometimes accompanied by bleeding when brushing the teeth. If untreated, it progresses in severity and teeth may begin to feel loose.
Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost.
Why is gums surgery required?
You may need surgery for severe gum disease (periodontitis) if it cannot be cured with antibiotics or root planning and scaling. A flap procedure cleans the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage caused by gum disease.
