Periodontal surgery

Periodontal surgery is a form of dental surgery avoiding/corrects anatomical, traumatic, developmental, or plaque-induced defects in bones, gingiva, or alveolar mucosa. Such surgery's goal may be instruments accessibility to the root surface, elimination of inflammation, creation of an oral environment for plaque control, periodontal disease control, oral hygiene maintenance, keeping better embrasure space, addressing gingiva–alveolar mucosa problems, and esthetic improvement.[1] Surgical procedures include crown lengthening, frenectomy, and mucogingival flap surgery.