{"id":422,"date":"2023-07-14T20:36:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T20:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=422"},"modified":"2023-08-16T20:41:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T20:41:16","slug":"risks-of-osseous-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/risks-of-osseous-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Risks Involved with Osseous Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your periodontist is going over your options for gum disease treatment, they may recommend osseous surgery<\/a>. The goal of the procedure is to get rid of infected gum pockets as well as the bacteria that are causing your gum disease. But while osseous surgery is definitely an option worth considering, it\u2019s important to make sure that you understand what it entails \u2013 as well as what kind of risks it involves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Osseous Surgery Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your periodontist will begin by making an incision in your gums and folding back the tissue to reveal the roots of your teeth. This will give them access to the bacteria that has accumulated in this normally hard-to-reach area. After removing the bacteria, the surrounding bone tissue is gently smoothed and reshaped as needed. (In some cases, a bone graft may be required.) At the end of the procedure, the gums will be sutured back into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Risks are Associated with Osseous Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even generally safe procedures like osseous surgery still come with a few risks. Here are a few complications that could potentially occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n