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Which flap surgery is recommended - manual or laser? Will it cause future teeth problems due to flap surgery.What is the alternative to flap surgery? Will the flap surgery affect the already root canalled tooth.

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It depends on the case. Clinical examination and X-ray required. In some cases manual may be more effective. If you have periodontal pockets then flap procedure is the one recommended. It will not eff ...  Read More

How much does a flap surgery cost in Hyderabad. How much time does it take to heal after the surgery

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Welcome to practo.. The flap surgery costs average of 5k per quadrant.. The healing time may be an average of 2 weeks.. Consult me for further details.. Thanks.. ...  Read More

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The dentist advised flap surgery for my brother's gum disease and I want to know if flap surgery is the only remedy. Attached xray for reference.

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Hello!! Flap surgery is definetly needed as there is severe bone loss. ...  Read More

What is the approximate cost of flap surgery in Bangalore ? Please help. Is it tooth wise cost for flap surgery ? Please guide with approximate charges.

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Hi thanks for posting your query. We charge quadrant wise, it will be 2.5k each quadrant. If want individual toothwise it will be more costly 1k. Please contact me through whatsup for further informat ...  Read More

My brother has gone through a flap surgery in armpit before a Month. How can we measure weather it is successful or not. Stitch from Some part of the flap didn't maintained so i am worried. Also some underlying skin is visible for some part.

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Consult operated surgeon If have any further query ...  Read More

I got flap surgery 6 months back .two days while brushing blood is coming from teath can you please give some tips

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Kindly get a check-up done with the dentist..... You might need a full mouth cleaning.. Especially after flap surgery, every 6 month visit to a dentist will help you to avoid further damages to your t ...  Read More

What is approximate cost of flap surgery for entire mouth? How many sessions are needed? And what should be the gap between 2 sessions?

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Dear practo user Cost of dental, gum flap surgery depends on many factors such as number of quadrants, need of bone graft, need if other treatment, done under local anesthesia or sedation doctors exp ...  Read More

Hi, I have pus formation in right lower gums which happens so frequently. This is third time in last three months. Every time it happens in right lower gums. Every time I get it removed. Had scaling few months back. Dr suggested to have flap surgery. I am scared of flap surgery as I am diabetic.. though it's under control. Is it necessary to have f

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Hello U have bone loss .permanent solution is bone grafting ...  Read More

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 wi ...  Read More

Does flap surgery comes under cosmetic ? My insurer says it is a OPD procedure and meant for beautification/aesthetic. Please guide.

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Flap surgery is done for many reasons. Cosmetic correction is just one of them. But to the best of my understanding dental procedures are still not covered under most insurance plans available in Indi ...  Read More

My father ( aged 82) suffering from 2and stage bed sore( just below of hip joint). dressing with saline water going on. After that applying megaheal spray and gel. Last 4 days he says having pain in and around that area. Always raise his leg. What medicine will be appropriate so that he can get relief.

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Posture change 2hrly ,air mattress , wound care n physical examination by doctor. ...  Read More

My father aged 82 suffering from Parkinson's disease. Recently a bed sore is growing with redness. Is antibiotic is needed ? Can I give antibiotic like lizolid 600? He has fit problem.

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No need of antibiotic unless it is infective or if required debridement. In Initial stage of Bed sore... Change the position Every one hour to one side if patient is bed ridden. Use Hydrocolloid dress ...  Read More

My father ( age 83) suffering from little pressure sore just below hip joint. Giving megaheal gel after giving saline water . Any antibiotic or other medicine required? Please suggest best treatment . Father is a Parkinson's patient also.

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No. 1. Frequent change in position 2. AIR bed 3. Keep area dry 4. Use neosporin powder Hope you find this helpful. ...  Read More

Sir/ma'am Good afternoon, my grandfather had oral cancer surgery in last year May . The surgeon did suprahomoid neck dissection+ wide local excision+ marginal mandibulectomy+ nasolabial flap. Since 2-3 days we have observed some pus yellowish color thing coming from flap where stuture marks are present. Kindly see the photograph. Is this the canc

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It will be difficult to tell exactly what the nature of lesion is without palpating it . So better to get an OP consultation at the earliest . It could be just an abscess , which can be treated by an ...  Read More

Is the flap created during the surgery performed by the femtosecond laser. Can dislocation of flap in future.? Flap cut during the epithelium layer of cornea can cause damage to eye nerves?. Is the Flap has been healed completely after the surgery ? This are all the doubt regarding the surgery.kindly support me in clarification in my queries

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Flap is created during the procedure.There are less side effects. Pl do not worry. All procedure have their own side effects. Pl consult your lasik surgeon. ...  Read More

Hello, My Father is bed ridden for more then 15 years. For past 5 years he is having bed/presses sore on both the buttocks.We are doing his dressing everyday but now it's been observed that it is turning into black.Also for past 2-3 days he is having fever. Please find his attached haemogram report for reference. Kindly please suggest a good doctor

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Treatment depends on the severity of wound.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

My 71 old father is bed riden with brain stroke since last 5 month. Since coming from hospital he has bed sore so doctor suggested use of megaheal and neusporin, we are doing it at home every day 2 times still the wound it not showing any relief. Is there any other way to treat bed sore. Please also find pic from today cleaning.

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Dressing is required only once in a day. This wound will take long time to heal and your patience. Keep the patient always on a “ karwat “ and never flat even if you are using air bed. ...  Read More

My fathers two pressure sore on back side has cured. But inner part of one cured pressure sore is hard.is it worrisome? Do you suggest any medicine. Medicine given- mega heal spray and gel and antibiotics. After mild stroke before 10 months pressure sore has appeared.

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Kindly post the photo And give good nursing care keep the area dry and clean Rest continue the same what u applying Water bed u can Take And it will heal very slow Whatever black is there it's a de ...  Read More

Which hospitals or clinics provide state of the art advancement flap surgery for fistula in ano in Pune?

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B J medical college ...  Read More

What is the cost of flap surgery in kolkata? Is flap surgery beneficial? Please let me know. Thank you.

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Hello Ma'am , Welcome to Practo Ma'am periodontal flap surgeries are mainly done due to cosmetic reconstruction purpose , some times flap surgeries are done to correct a perforated sinus and many ot ...  Read More

Can you consult doctor for flap surgery and bone grafting in Thane area specifically for mentally challenged child.

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Hi, I am a Pediatric and special needs dentist based in pune. We treat children with special health care needs at our centre in pune. Have you been recommended for a flap surgery? What exactly is the ...  Read More

How can i find the underlying reason for severe peritonitis, without the root cause how can dentist suggest surgery?

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Usually a x Ray is taken for identifying the extent of the periodontal problem. Root canal treatment is done primarily for tooth decay Periodontal surgery is done for improving the supporting structu ...  Read More

So today I was at my boyfriends house and he fingered me quite roughly and right after my vagina flaps or vagina lips I’m not sure what there called swelled up really badly and they look very inflated and stick out of my vagina and are visible when they’re usually tucked inside and not visable unless I spread my legs, but they are really sore and I

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Consult a gyanacologist for this. ...  Read More

Flap tear of posterior horn of lateral meniscal fibrocartilage . Is surgery essential for tear ? As i already have acl tear and surgery is on nxt week

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If you are getting a surgery then get that also operated. It might later lead to knee locking if untreated. ...  Read More

My grandmother is suffering from small wet wound near her hip which I feel is a pressure sore as she sleeps in one position only due to her hip ball replacement surgery three years back. Can u tell me any medication or topical application cream if any or any dressing to be done. I cannot take her to a doctor as she is not so mobile. Thk I u in adva

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You can use betadine solution and dress is regularly. It is important to see a doctor - or request one to come home and see the patient - since he can ideally decide further medication depending on th ...  Read More

My left side eye always flap when I think negatively then its flapping is very fast can any problem that case

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it may happen during stress. please keep yourself stress free.perform yoga as much possible with the advice of ayoga expert. ...  Read More

Hey can I go for the teeth braces immediately after my laser flap surgery my age is 33 please suggest me

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Depending upon your gum condition and bone level and response to non surgical therapy flap surgery can be planned...braces can only be placed if you have sound bone n gum condition so make sure u frst ...  Read More

MY AGE IS 22 SUFFER A GAP BETWEEN TEETH AND GUMS . ONLY ONE TEETH IS PURULENCE ,.CONSULT A PERIDONTIST HE PROVIDE A OPG AND SUGESS TO ME FIRST FLAP SURGERY FOR 4 TIMES (WEEKLY ONCES ) AND FRONT MIDDLE 4 TEETH S ARE LOSE , ANY REMIDES FOR WITH OUT LOOSE MY TEETH .MY TEETH IS GUST MOVING ANY ADVANCE TREATMENT FOR WITH OUT LOOSE MY TEETH S . CAN A FLA

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Flap Surgery, regular review and antibiotic treatment for periodontitis is your best option. You can ask the periodontist if it can be done in 2 sittings as that may be possible ...  Read More

I took ortho treatment earlier due to gums bleeding by intersecting upper teeth to lower gums. Treatment is completed but still i am getting bleeding. Later doctor suggested me to take x ray report. After seeing. X ray report, now he suggested to go with flap surgery due to bone loss in gums. I want to how much it costs for surgery and suggest me t

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Hello sir , as the doctor suggested there is bone loss. U could go for flap surgery or opt for laser treatment which lesser invasive. It wont be possible to correct the bone loss to the original level ...  Read More

I feel my teeth are weak.i am geeting bleeding on gums when am eating or brushing.its swelling.then i visited dentist.they said to me,you have got periodontal gum disease and you have to take flap surgery. 1.can i take flap surgery.how its worth to save my teeth? 2.they said to me ,we can save all expcept 4 teeth(front bottom).becoz your gums 85%

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Hi you can go for splinting of your anterior teeth ...this is temporary solution ...  Read More

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