Periodontal Surgery

Bone Regeneration

Bone regeneration is a surgical procedure that may be necessary when

chronic periodontal infection has produced localised bone destruction between and around the roots of one or more of your teeth.

The treatment for bone loss resulting from chronic periodontal disease
re-establishes tooth support through new bone growth. However to prevent recurrence of bone loss from active periodontal disease frequent maintenance and monitoring visits are necessary.

Bone regeneration surgery is beneficial because:

The depth of periodontal pockets around affected teeth will be reduced so that further infection can be controlled.

Increased bone can support formerly loose teeth.

If you allow the problem to persist you face the following risks:

Continued infection because of bacterial growth in periodontal pockets.

Additional bone destruction around the teeth.

Further loosening of the teeth.

Increased risk of gum abcesses and tooth loss.