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Osseous resective surgery
1Studio Associato di Odontoiatria e Stomatologia Bologna, Italy.
Periodontology 2000
|March 30, 2001
Summary
Osseous resective surgery effectively reduces periodontal pockets up to 3mm deep. However, it requires careful technique and may cause some attachment loss in adjacent areas.
Area of Science:
- Periodontal Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Regenerative Dentistry
Background:
- Osseous resective surgery is a key periodontal treatment.
- Proper technique is crucial for successful outcomes.
- It involves alveolar bone recontouring and gingival tissue management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline guidelines for osseous resective surgery.
- To define its limitations and indications.
- To emphasize its role in periodontal therapy.
Main Methods:
- Surgical recontouring of alveolar bone.
- Management and positioning of gingival tissues.
- Application in specific periodontal defect types.
Main Results:
- Technique-sensitive outcomes.
- Limited efficacy in very deep intrabony or hemiseptal defects.
- Effective for pockets with osseous components ≤3mm, with potential attachment loss.
Conclusions:
- Osseous resective surgery is a principal periodontal treatment modality.
- It offers a reliable method for specific defect reduction.
- Alternative approaches are needed for advanced lesions.