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Flap surgery
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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Flap surgery is definetly needed as there is severe bone loss.
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Please get the flap surgery done as it would reduce the further chances of bone loss
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Flap surgery along with proper home care by the patient forms key role
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As per the X-ray I see a lot of bone loss in many areas specially upper front teeth
Gums position is not seen in X-ray as it is soft tissue
Assuming the bone level gums have also receded for sure
Flap surgery will definitely help in restoring gum level and new bone formation under it
And will help give more support to teeth and prevent from further loosening
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Yes! It's mandatory.
No other option,this is the best treatment option for the current situation and prevention as well.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is severe bone loss. Flap surgery will help reduce further bone loss.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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According to the xray there is lot of bone loss and yes flap surgery is the option for treatment
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes sever bone loss is there you can go for flap surgery
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