When periodontal pockets become very deep, they also become less accessible to cleaning. The bacteria are so far down in the pocket that it is hard for instruments to reach them. Consequently, periodontal surgery becomes the treatment of choice to restore periodontal health. Surgery is designed to eliminate or significantly reduce the pockets, thereby removing the bacterial breeding ground and creating a healthy environment that can be maintained by the patient with good home and professional care.

There are many different types of surgical procedures that are performed to treat periodontal disease. These procedures include:

Osseous Surgery
Bone Grafting
Ridge Augmentation
Clinical Crown Lengthening
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Removal of Oral Growths
Laser Therapy
Frenectomy