When Would Dentist Recommend Periodontal Surgery?

Your dentist or periodontist may recommend periodontal surgery if you are diagnosed with periodontal disease. It is necessary for periodontal surgery to be performed by a periodontist when the tissues that surrounds your teeth are found unhealthy and severely infected and non-surgical treatments cannot be able to repair it. The four types of periodontal surgery treatments that are commonly prescribed by dentist are pocket reduction procedures, regenerative procedures, crown lengthening and soft tissue grafts. A periodontist refers to the dental professional who specializes in diagnosing, preventing and treating periodontal disease and is responsible in the placement of dental implants.