Contemporary Periodontal Surgery: 1. Surgical Principles

From Volume 35, Issue 6, July 2008 | Pages 411-413

Authors

Geoffrey J Bateman

BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed), MMedEd, MRD RCS(Eng), FDS(Rest Dent) RCS(Ed)

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham, UK

Articles by Geoffrey J Bateman

Shuva Saha

BDS, MFDS(Ed), MFDS(Eng), MPhil, Dip Con Sed, FDS(Rest Dent)

Specialist Registrar, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital

Articles by Shuva Saha

David Pearson

BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed)

Staff Grade in Oral Surgery, Birmingham Dental Hospital, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, UK

Articles by David Pearson

Abstract

Periodontal surgery comprises surgical intervention of the supporting tissues of the teeth. This ranges in complexity from simple exodontia to technically demanding periodontal plastic surgery and includes the management of periodontal diseases, implant placement and preparatory treatment for fixed and removable prostheses. Modern surgical management reflects both a move towards evidence-based practice and the introduction of improved techniques and armamentarium. General principles of surgical management hold true regardless of what procedure is being carried out. These principles form a sound basis for any practitioner contemplating surgical interventions for their patients.

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