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Flap Surgery
Is it the Gingivitis? Doctor suggest to under go Flap surgery? Is it really necessary to do? Dental Xray attached.
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Hie..
This is the case of aggressive periodontitis.. do u have any family history for the same?
And yes you need to go for flap surgery with bone grafts at some place..
after that do maintain it with regular follow ups at 3 months.. 6 months ..1 year..
if not treated timely..which lead to gradual loss of all teeth... since there is bone loss
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Kindly consult or visit clinic
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This is a case of generalized periodontitis. The amount of bone loss at such a young age is extreme. Laser assisted flap surgery is advised with regular follow ups and good maintenance of oral hygiene. (If needed a graft may also be placed)
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consult a good periodontist and follow the instructions carefully.
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Periodontal treatment requires equal cooperation from the patient especially in terms of follow up and maintenance of oral hygiene
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