Periodontal surgery
Periodontal surgery is a form of dental surgery that prevents or corrects anatomical, traumatic, developmental, or plaque-induced defects in the bone, gingiva, or alveolar mucosa. The objectives of this surgery include accessibility of instruments to root surface, elimination of inflammation, creation of an oral environment for plaque control, periodontal diseases control, oral hygiene maintenance, maintain proper embrasure space, address gingiva-alveolar mucosa problems, and esthetic improvement.
The surgical procedures include crown lengthening, frenectomy, and mucogingival flap surgery.
Q5259439
dental surgery
Concept
Q514
anatomical
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Q265868
bone
Concept
Q104280
gingiva
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Q1776131
alveolar mucosa
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Q5259421
instruments
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Q101991
inflammation
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Q520127
periodontal diseases
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Q13445028
oral hygiene
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Q81641
embrasure
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Q2474068
esthetic
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Q5189495
crown lengthening
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Q1953919
frenectomy
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Q97359203
Periodontal surgery
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subclass of