Flap Surgery Flashcards
Definition Of Periodontal Flap
A periodontal flap is a section of gingiva and/or mucosa surgically seperated from underlying tissues to allow visibility to bone and root surface
Decision regarding what type of periodontal surgery should be performed and how many sited should be included is based on effects of
Initial therapy
Other 2 names of HORIZONTAL FLAP?
1.Envelop flap
2.Sulcular flap
Number of anterior and number of posterior teeth to be considered in 2 envelop flap
2 Anterior
1 posterior
Number of anterior and number of posterior teeth to be considered in 3 corner vertical flap
1 anterior 1 posterior
This flap gives greater access in apical direction specially in posterior teeth?
3 corner flap
Indications of flap
Irregular bony contour deep craters.Pockets on teeth in which a complete removal irritant is not possible.Gr 3 or 4
Classification basis
- Bone exposure
- Flap placement
- Management of papilla
Classification
Bone exposure (full partial thickness)
Placement (non displaced,displaced)
Management of papilla (conventional,papilla preservation)
Whats reflected in full thickness
Explain
Whats reflected in partial thickness
Explain
Incisions Classification?
Horizontal (envelop)
Vertical (three corner,four corner)