Pocket reduction surgery
Medical Procedure
In dentistry, pocket reduction surgery is a periodontal surgery performed in order to reduce the probeable depth of the gingival sulcus (known as a periodontal pocket in disease) to allow for less plaque accumulation and greater access for hygiene. Reducing the depths of the periodontal pockets eliminates an environment that is hospitable for the more virulent periodontal pathogens.[1]
References
- ^ American Academy of Periodontology Pocket Depth Reduction
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Dentistry involving supporting structures of teeth (Periodontology)
- Periodontium
- Alveolar bone
- Biologic width
- Cementum
- Free gingival margin
- Gingiva
- Gingival fibers
- Gingival sulcus
- Junctional epithelium
- Mucogingival junction
- Periodontal ligament
- Sulcular epithelium
- Stippling
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- Endodontology
- Orthodontology
- Prosthodontology
