The procedure aims to treat the gum disease and any damage it may have caused by:
regrowing damaged bones and tissues
preventing tooth loss
reducing gum gaps between teeth, known as black triangles
reshaping the jaw hone to lower the risk for bacterial growth in bone crevices
eliminating bacteria and infection
In this article, we take a look at what people can expect from periodontal surgery, the conditions it can treat, and what the recovery time could be.