Osseous Surgery

Osseous surgery is a specialized periodontal procedure designed to reduce the depth of the pockets that form around your teeth when gum disease has caused significant tissue and bone damage. These deep pockets can become a hiding place for bacteria and calcified tartar (calculus), which are extremely difficult—if not impossible—to clean with brushing, flossing, or even regular dental cleanings.

This process not only helps stop the progression of periodontal disease—it also makes your teeth and gums easier to keep clean moving forward.

During osseous surgery, we gain access to these hard-to-reach areas so we can:

• Remove bacteria and hardened deposits from the root surfaces
• Reshape irregular bone that has been damaged by infection
• Reposition the gum tissue so it heals more securely around your teeth

Osseous surgery is performed right here in our comfortable, state-of-the-art office. We offer several sedation options to ensure your experience is as relaxed as possible. Most patients choose IV moderate/conscious sedation, which allows you to sleep through the procedure while remaining safely monitored throughout.

As you heal, the gum tissue naturally reattaches in a healthier, tighter position, making your mouth easier to maintain and less prone to reinfection.

Here is what the procedure typically involves:

1. Local anesthesia is used to thoroughly numb the treatment area.
2. The gum tissue is gently moved aside to reveal the roots and underlying bone.
3. Hardened tartar and infected tissue are carefully removed from the root surfaces.
4. Any irregular or damaged bone is smoothed and reshaped to eliminate deep pockets.
5. The gums are repositioned and sutured into place for optimal healing and long-term health.