Flap Surgery
Reaching what cleaning alone cannot
Where periodontal pockets are too deep to clean thoroughly from above, flap surgery lifts the gum to give direct access to the root surfaces beneath.
About the treatment
Access, then a thorough clean
Deep pockets between gum and tooth cannot be reliably cleaned from the top down — instruments simply cannot reach the bottom of them, and disease continues underneath. Flap surgery lifts a section of gum so the root surfaces and the bone around them are directly visible.
The area is cleaned thoroughly, any irregular bone contour is smoothed, and the gum is repositioned and sutured so it fits closely against the tooth. The aim is to leave pockets shallow enough that you can keep them clean yourself — which is what determines whether the result holds.
- Used where non-surgical treatment has not resolved deep pockets
- Direct access to root surfaces and bone contour
- Gum repositioned to leave cleanable pocket depths
- Maintenance schedule set up afterwards
Why Aurum Dental Clinic
Periodontal flap surgery, done properly
Specialist expertise, an unhurried approach, and a plan you understand before anything begins.
Specialist-led
Planned and carried out by M.D.S-qualified clinicians, not referred out mid-course.
Precise technique
Careful diagnosis and unhurried, meticulous work at every stage.
Clear plans
What we found, what we recommend and what it costs — explained before we begin.
Genuinely gentle
A calm, patient approach for anxious and first-time patients alike.
Questions & answers
Everything you need to know
Still unsure about flap surgery? Our team is always happy to talk it through and answer anything that is on your mind.
Non-surgical treatment is always tried first. Where pockets remain too deep afterwards, instruments cannot reach the bottom of them and disease continues — surgery provides the access needed.
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