Gum Flap Surgery for Advanced Gum Disease
When gum disease has formed deep pockets around the teeth, ordinary scaling cannot reach the tartar and bacteria at the bottom. Flap surgery opens the gum so the root surfaces can be cleaned directly.
What it is
Under local anaesthetic, the gum is gently lifted, the roots and bone are cleaned, and the gum is stitched back closer to the tooth so the pocket is shallower and easier to keep clean. It is carried out by an MDS periodontist by prior appointment.
Who it is for
- Deep gum pockets after scaling has been done
- Bleeding gums and bone loss on X-ray
- Loose teeth from gum disease that may still be saved
How it is done
- Scaling and a gum assessment first
- Local anaesthetic
- The gum flap is raised, roots cleaned, and the gum stitched
- Stitches removed at a review visit
Time: One visit per area, plus reviews.
Afterwards
- Soft food and gentle cleaning as advised
- Use the prescribed or advised mouthwash
- Regular cleaning visits afterwards to keep the gums stable
What to know before you decide
Surgery controls gum disease but cannot fully regrow lost bone, and teeth can look longer as the gums settle. Stopping smoking and good daily cleaning are essential for the result to last.
Fee and booking
Our current published fee is ₹8,000 per quadrant (up to four teeth). The final cost is confirmed after examination, and you receive a written plan with every option priced before anything is started. Paying per visit at standard fees is always allowed; see payment options. All current fees are listed in our online store.
A booked consultation is Rs 500, adjusted against your treatment; an MDS specialist consultation is ₹1,500, by prior appointment at our Kharadi clinic, which is open 8 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week. Book online or call 8484 990 678.
Common questions
Will I need surgery for every quadrant?
Only where pockets remain deep after scaling.
Is it painful?
It is done under local anaesthetic; mild soreness for a few days is common.
Can gum disease come back?
Yes, without good cleaning and regular maintenance visits.
Read more
- Gum Problems: the full guide
- Patients' questions answered by our dentists
- Our MDS department of Periodontics (gums and implants)
- All treatments
General information, reviewed by Dr Avinash Bamane (A-18814) and Dr Rashmi Bamane (A-22726), Maharashtra State Dental Council. It does not replace an examination of your own teeth.