Traditional Osseous/Pocket Reduction Surgery

Traditional osseous (meaning “bone”) surgery in Parker and Glendale involves removing and/or reshaping the jawbone under the gum. However, it is called “osseous surgery” because most of the damage that occurs takes place in the underlying bone. Actually, gum disease and its attendant infection that spreads below the gum tissue can destroy the bone structure below. Furthermore, the bone becomes irregularly shaped, preventing the gum from laying down flat. Plus, periodontal disease causes the supporting tissue and bone around and below your teeth to become destroyed. Over time, deep pockets develop and are breeding grounds for infection and decay. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth will need to be extracted. A regenerative procedure can reverse some of the damage by regenerating lost bone and tissue.