A flap is lifted so the root surface and bone defect can be seen directly rather than instrumented blind. This page covers the periodontal surgery appointment itself — what is prepared beforehand, what happens in the chair, and what the first hours afterwards feel like. Plan for 1-2 appointments and 6-8 days.
Each quadrant takes 45-60 minutes, so a full-mouth case is two appointments of about an hour rather than one long sitting. Local anaesthetic only, infiltrated by quadrant. Full-mouth work is normally split into two sessions so the whole mouth is not numb at once. A flap is lifted so the root surface and bone defect can be seen directly rather than instrumented blind.
Your scan or photographs are reviewed in person against the remote plan. A flap is lifted so the root surface and bone defect can be seen directly rather than instrumented blind.
Every tooth is probed at six points and the readings recorded, which defines the treatment and provides the benchmark for the re-evaluation.
Ultrasonic and hand instruments remove calculus from the root surface below the gum line, quadrant by quadrant under anaesthetic.
Six to eight weeks later the chart is repeated. Pockets that have not reduced are the ones considered for surgical access.
Surgical treatment for advanced gum disease that hasn't responded to non-surgical care.
You leave with written aftercare and the follow-up schedule fixed — for this option that means 6-8 days, with 1-2 appointments in total.
Local anaesthetic only, infiltrated by quadrant. Full-mouth work is normally split into two sessions so the whole mouth is not numb at once.
Each quadrant takes 45-60 minutes, so a full-mouth case is two appointments of about an hour rather than one long sitting.
A periodontist or a hygienist working under periodontal supervision. Ask whether pocket depths are recorded in a six-point chart before and after — that chart is the only objective measure of whether the treatment worked.
Gums are tender and may bleed lightly for a day. Teeth often feel more sensitive to cold immediately afterwards because the root surface is newly exposed and clean.
Cost and alternatives for Periodontal Surgery.
Compare vs alternatives → See full cost breakdown →Beyond about 6 mm, instruments cannot reliably reach the base of the pocket. Direct visual access is the only way to clean it properly.
Slightly for a few weeks while healing, then usually firmer than before.
Yes, and you should. Without the numbers there is no way to judge whether the treatment achieved anything.
Some recession is expected as inflammation resolves — swollen tissue shrinks. It is a sign of healing, though it can expose more root surface.
Three months is standard after active periodontal treatment. Reverting to annual check-ups is the usual route back to disease.
1-2 appointments — and 6-8 days. Any quote that compresses that materially is worth a second read, because laboratory and healing time set the schedule, not the clinic diary.
Scaling and root planing comes first and resolves many cases; grafting addresses soft tissue rather than pockets.
Non-response to non-surgical therapy is the clearest indication.
Mobility signals bone loss that needs direct treatment.
Recurrent periodontal abscess means the pocket is not being cleaned.
A flap is lifted so the root surface and bone defect can be seen directly rather than instrumented blind.
| Sessions | 1-2 appointments |
|---|---|
| Time in Turkey | 6-8 days |
| Recovery | 2-3 weeks; sutures around day 7-10 |
| Expected lifespan | Maintainable with strict 3-month recalls |
Scaling and root planing comes first and resolves many cases; grafting addresses soft tissue rather than pockets.
Timeline, aftercare and what to watch for, day by day.
A flap is lifted so the root surface and bone defect can be seen directly rather than instrumented blind. Each quadrant takes 45-60 minutes, so a full-mouth case is two appointments of about an hour rather than one long sitting.
A flap is lifted so the root surface and bone defect can be seen directly rather than instrumented blind. Local anaesthetic only, infiltrated by quadrant. Full-mouth work is normally split into two sessions so the whole mouth is not numb at once. Each quadrant takes 45-60 minutes, so a full-mouth case is two appointments of about an hour rather than one long sitting.
A periodontist or a hygienist working under periodontal supervision. Ask whether pocket depths are recorded in a six-point chart before and after — that chart is the only objective measure of whether the treatment worked. Gums are tender and may bleed lightly for a day. Teeth often feel more sensitive to cold immediately afterwards because the root surface is newly exposed and clean.
1-2 appointments and 6-8 days are what the plan is built around. Scaling and root planing comes first and resolves many cases; grafting addresses soft tissue rather than pockets.