Osseous surgery

Osseous Surgery basically involves the removal or recontouring of damaged bones around the teeth. The main aim behind this surgery would include the removal of bacteria, reduction in pockets and smooth out the damaged bones so that the gum tissue can re-attach itself to the stronger bones.

The surgery is performed using local anesthesia and a small incision is made on the gum tissue so that it can be flipped backward which would expose the surrounding bones and root. The dentist would then scrap off the deposits from the root surface and recontour all the jagged bones. The bones are shaped if needed and then necessary substances are added so that the tissues can heal. The gums are then sewed which reduces the pocket. You might have to undergo some dressing sessions so that the wounded area gets healed quickly. Once that is accomplished, the stitches are removed. The time taken to do the surgery would depend on your dental conditions and how many teeth are involved in the process.