Principles of surgery Flashcards
Surgery Def
-Any surgical procedure used to treat periodontitis or to modify the morphology of the periodontium -Surgical manipulation of periodontal soft tissues, root and bone
Goal of periodontal surgery
To create an oral environment that is conducive to maintaining the patient’s dentition in health, comfort, function and esthetics
Indications for periodontal surgery
Indications: #1 Access to the root surface and bone Regeneration Pre-prosthetic Surgery Abscess treatment Mucogingival surgery Gingival enlargement Implant placement Exploratory surgery
Types of pre prosthetic surgery
Crown lengthening Gingival augmentation Ridge augmentation Sinus floor elevation Ridge augmentation Tori reduction Tuberosity reduction
Contraindications for periodontal surgery
Medical - uncontrolled disease Poor plaque control High caries risk Patient desires
Deferent surgical therapies
Gingivectomy/Gingivoplasty Curtain Procedure Modified Widman Flap Flap Curettage Osseous therapy Laser Surgery
Types of Osseous therapy
Resective Regenerative -GTR -Bone grafts -EMD, PDGF…
Surgical Approach is based on…
Type of disease Severity of disease Location of disease Morphology of osseous defects
Surgical Objectives
1 - Provide access Modify osseous architecture Repair / regenerate the periodontium Pocket reduction Establish acceptable soft tissue contours
Surgical Objectives #1 Access
Opened approach to debridement: Increased visibility Increased efficiency Less tissue trauma
Surgical Objectives Osseous Modification
Re-create physiologic contour Eliminate osseous defects Resection Regeneration Provide a maintainable periodontium
Surgical Therapy Repair/Regenerate
Reattachment Repair New Attachment Regeneration
Reattachment
To attach again The reunion of epithelial and connective tissue with a root surface following separation by incision or physical injury (not by disease). Not to be confused with new attachment.
Repair
Healing of a wound with tissue that does not fully restore the architecture or function of the original part. LJE and scar
New Attachment
The union of connective tissue or epithelium with a root surface that has been deprived of its original attachment apparatus. This new attachment may be epithelial adhesion and/or connective adaptation or attachment and may include new cementum. i.e. DISEASED
Regeneration
Reproduction or reconstitution of a lost or injured part in a manner similar or identical to its original form. In periodontics, refers to the formation of new bone, cementum, and a functionally-oriented periodontal ligament at a site deprived of its original attachment apparatus. In edentulous spaces, refers to the surgical augmentation of a resorbed ridge.
Surgical Objectives - Pocket Reduction
Reduce probing depth to a manageable level Improve subgingival access - Easier plaque control Improve long term stability of the periodontium
Surgical Objectives Acceptable Contours
Provide acceptable soft and hard tissue contours to: Reduce pocket depths Improve plaque control Improve esthetics
Surgical Principles
Know your patient Develop thorough treatment plan Know anatomy of surgical sites Provide profound anesthesiaAtraumatic tissue managementAseptic technique HemostasisNon-irritating sutures Obliterate dead space Quiescent wound healing
Atraumatic Tissue Management
Sharp, smooth incisions and dissection Adequate flap release Conserve vascular supply Keep it wide at base (2:1 width to height) Avoid - overthinning, excessive flap tension, perforation/tears Don’t desiccate the flap and bone, keep them well hydrated
Aseptic Technique
Sterile peri-operative field Sterile instruments and gloves Pre-operative mouthrinse/ peri-oral alcohol wipe Prophylactic antibiotics prn
Infections Post-surgically
1% infection rate post-surgery (<1% without, 2% with antibiotics) Pack & Haber, 1983 4.2% of 498 cases No difference if bone removed or teeth ext. Quad surgeries infected more often then sextant No difference between group with prophylactic antibiotics and those without BL: low rate of infection following periodontal surgery; use of antibiotics to prevent infection not warranted