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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Periodontal surgery is the term used for certain specific surgical techniques aimed at '''preserving the periodontium'''. Periodontal surgery techniques include closed curettage, gingivoplasty, various flap techniques, osseous surgery, guided tissue regeneration and, of course, implants. The techniques create accessibility for professional [[scaling and polishing]], and establish a gingival morphology that facilitates plaque control by home care regimes. Some techniques are aimed at regeneration of periodontal attachment lost, e.g. guided tissue regeneration.  

Periodontal surgery is the term used for certain specific surgical techniques aimed at '''preserving the periodontium'''. Periodontal surgery techniques include closed curettage, gingivoplasty, various flap techniques, osseous surgery, guided tissue regeneration and, of course, implants. The techniques create accessibility for professional [[Scaling and Polishing - Small Animal|scaling and polishing]], and establish a gingival morphology that facilitates plaque control by home care regimes. Some techniques are aimed at regeneration of periodontal attachment lost, e.g. guided tissue regeneration.  

Periodontal surgery is never first-line treatment for [[Periodontal Disease|periodontal disease]]. Conservative management of periodontal disease (i.e. thorough supra- and subgingival scaling, rootplaning and polishing), in combination with [[Oral Hygiene - Small Animal|daily meticulous home care]], is always the first step. If a client cannot maintain good dental hygiene for their pet then, in the interest of the well being of the animal, there is no indication for periodontal surgery.

Periodontal surgery is never first-line treatment for [[Periodontal Disease|periodontal disease]]. Conservative management of periodontal disease (i.e. thorough supra- and subgingival scaling, rootplaning and polishing), in combination with [[Oral Hygiene - Small Animal|daily meticulous home care]], is always the first step. If a client cannot maintain good dental hygiene for their pet then, in the interest of the well being of the animal, there is no indication for periodontal surgery.