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Periodontics: 4. Surgical management of gingival and periodontal diseases
Hassan Ziada1, Chris Irwin, Brian Mullally
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland.
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Non-surgical periodontal therapy is the first line of management in the treatment of periodontitis. Gingival and periodontal surgery should be carried out after non-surgical therapy and on patients who show excellent plaque control. This article presents the indication, contra-indication and complications of gingival and periodontal surgery and the clinical outcome of the most common procedures used.
Clinical Relevance:
Knowledge of the periodontal surgical procedures, their indication and outcomes, are important to allow adequate evaluation and referral.
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