Gum Flap Surgery in Coimbatore
The short answer: Flap surgery lifts the gum gently away from the tooth so that the root surface and bone can be cleaned directly. It is used for deep gum pockets that routine cleaning cannot reach, and for some surgical access needs. Laser assistance may be used in suitable cases.
Reviewed by Dr. K. Saravanan, MDS (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics), Reg. LM4646 · Last reviewed 7 November 2026
Step by step
- 1
Gum assessment, X-rays and initial cleaning
- 2
Local anaesthesia
- 3
Gum lifted, roots and bone cleaned, and defects treated
- 4
Gum repositioned and stitched
Who benefits
- Patients with deep gum pockets after scaling
- Those with bone loss around teeth
- Cases needing access to a root or bone defect
Benefits
- Reaches deep deposits
- Reduces pocket depth
- Helps stabilise teeth
Things to consider
- Gums may recede slightly after healing
- Needs excellent home care afterwards
- Smoking slows healing
What affects the cost?
Fees depend on your examination, so we do not quote fixed prices online. The main factors are:
- Number of areas treated
- Whether bone grafting is added
- Laser use
Your dentist
Dr. K. Saravanan
MDS (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics) · 9 years experience · Reg. LM4646 · Member, Indian Orthodontic Society
Gum Flap Surgery: your questions answered
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia. Some soreness afterwards is normal and manageable.
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Gum Disease Care
Gum disease starts as gingivitis, with red, swollen, bleeding gums, and can progress to periodontitis, which damages the bone that holds teeth. Treatment ranges from professional cleaning and better home care to deep cleaning below the gum line and, in some cases, gum surgery. Early treatment can stop the damage.
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Gum & Bone Regeneration
Regenerative gum procedures aim to rebuild the bone and tissue lost to gum disease around teeth. They use bone graft material, protective membranes or biologic materials, placed during gum surgery. They suit selected defects, and success depends on the shape of the defect and on your home care.
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Laser Gum Care
Laser gum treatment uses a dental laser to remove inflamed gum tissue, reshape gums or support deep cleaning. It can reduce bleeding and may mean less discomfort for some procedures. It is used alongside, not instead of, scaling and good home care.
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