"What is mucogingival surgery and why is it performed?" Mucogingival Surgery Answer. Mucogingival surgery is defined as “surgical procedure for the correction of relationship between the gingiva and oral mucous membrane with reference to three specific problem areas: attached gingiva, shallow vestibule, frenum interfering with marginal gingiva.” Friedman Types of … [Read more...] about Mucogingival Surgery
Periodontics
Frenectomy
"What is a frenectomy procedure?" Frenectomy Frenectomy is defined as complete removal of frenum including its attachment to underlying bone and may be required in correction of an abnormal distema between maxillary central incisors. Carranza "Laser frenectomy vs scalpel" Frenectomy Technique Step 1: After anesthetizing the area, engage the frenum with a … [Read more...] about Frenectomy
Periodontal Plastic Surgery
"What is periodontal plastic surgery?" Periodontal Plastic Surgery Mucogingival surgery, term given by Friedman describe the surgical procedures for correction of relationship between gingiva and oral mucous membrane in reference to three specific problem areas, i.e. attached gingiva, shallow vestibule and frenum interfering with marginal gingiva. So along with advancement of … [Read more...] about Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Free Gingival Graft and Classify Gingival Recession
"What is a free gingival graft and how does it work?" Free Gingival Graft Free Gingival Graft is also known as epithelial gingival graft or free mucosal autograft. Free gingival graft is used to create a wide zone of attached gingiva. Secondary objectives are root coverage and vestibular deepening. Free Gingival Graft Procedure Step 1—Inject anesthesia: … [Read more...] about Free Gingival Graft and Classify Gingival Recession
Coronally Advanced Flap
"What is the classification system for periodontal disease?" Coronally Advanced Flap Coronally Advanced Flap is also known as coronally advanced tunnel technique. For minimizing the incisions and reflection of flaps and to provide good blood supply to donor tissue, the placement of subepithelial donor connective tissue into the pouches beneath the papillary tunnels … [Read more...] about Coronally Advanced Flap