Periodontal Surgery For Dental Disease

The goal of periodontal surgery is to regain good periodontal health. Oral hygiene instruction together with supra- and sub-gingival cleaning is a basic part of the treatment. Antibiotic treatment and smoking cessation programs also contribute to a good clinical result being part of the treatment. This is why strict control of oral hygiene is necessary as soon as the first tooth comes out. Periodontal disease is an infection involving over a square foot of surface area of oral tissue surface. The aim of periodontal treatment is to make and keep the periodontal tissues healthy. A proper diagnosis including the assessment of the different risk factors is essential before successful treatment can be carried out.