Does Osseous Surgery Work?

Osseous surgery, like dental scaling and root planing, is an extremely effective treatment for gum disease, but without adequate after-care, you may find that your gum disease returns or worsens. This is not a result of the treatment, but a result of your inadequate maintenance or after-care.

Is osseous surgery successful?

Osseous surgery, and other surgeries used to treat gum disease, have a generally high success rate. This success rate is increased with proper after-care, including good oral hygiene, avoiding tobacco, and following your dentist's other recommendations for post-surgical care.

Is osseous surgery really necessary?

Osseous surgery is needed only when non-surgical treatment is not an option. Most people are able to keep their teeth and gums healthy with daily oral hygiene that is founded on brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing. This practice helps remove plaque, the bacterial film that causes gum disease.