What are the benefits of Gingivectomy?

Question

I had extensive gingivitis due to negligence of dental hygiene. I had plaque removed by the dentist. After a few weeks the periodontist remove some of the gingiva with the use of a cauterizer and put some white substance as a bandage. What do you call this white substance? What is the procedure in doing gingivectomy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What will the periodontist do after a week?

Answer 1

The primary benefit of the gingivectomy is that you'll now be able to adequately clean your teeth. If it was not done, you would have deep pocketing so that you could not clean your teeth, and the likely result would be that your gingivitis would continue. A secondary benefit is that the appearance will be improved.

The rubbery stuff covering the gums is called a periodontal packing or dressing. It keeps you more comfortable while you're healing, and it helps keep the gums from growing back to where they were. Likely, when the dressing comes off after one week, you'll be mostly healed. Things may still be somewhat tender.

The procedure of gingivectomy is basically to remove the excess gum tissue. It sounds as if you have had good care from your dentist and periodontist. I think you'll be happy with the results. Take care.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

the primary benefit is the periodontist can now afford a second home, maybe a cottage at the lake.