What is flap surgery?
Flap surgery is a surgical procedure for treating advanced gum diseases (Periodontitis).
What is the procedure involved in flap surgery?
- First your dentist examines your mouth to assess the stage of the disease and advice for a full mouth X-ray (OPG) to see the bone level.
- Local anesthesia is administered to numb the specific treatment area and incision will be given and flap will be raised.
- Inflamed tissue will be removed, bone defects will be grafted and flap will be sutured back.
How much time is required for the completion of treatment?
The total time required for the completion of treatment usually will be 1 hour.
What are the things to do after flap surgery?
- Slight bleeding in the area may be seen, which will stop soon. If heavy bleeding persists consult your dentist immediately.
- Application of ice packs helps to control bleeding and swelling.
- Consume the medication advised by your dentist as guided.
- Do not rinse your mouth for first 24 hours. Do not spit, swallow the saliva.
- Consume soft and cold food for first 48 hours or 2 days and avoid hot foods. After 2 days can consume hot foods.
- Do not consume juice, coconut water or any liquid with straw as it may increase the bleeding by dislodging the clot instead consume with glass.
- Avoid tobacco and alcohol till 10 -14 days, if not healing will be delayed and may lead to complications.
- Sutures have to be removed as advised by your dentist.