Open Flap Debridement

Description

Open flap debridement is a periodontal procedure in which the supporting alveolar bone and root surfaces of teeth are exposed by incising the gingiva to provide increased access for scaling and root planing. The method is characterized by precise incisions, partial flap reflection and an atraumatic procedure, whose goal is not necessarily pocket elimination but â??healingâ? (regeneration or a long junctional epithelium) of the periodontal pocket with minimum tissue loss. Because the alveolar process is only partially exposed, post-operative pain and swelling are rare. The main goals of the procedure include optimum mechanical subgingival root planing and â??decontaminationâ? with direct vision, as well as healing by primary intention following close interdental flap adaptation.

Objectives

Presenters

1. Dr. Zainab Rajbhai
   Dental Officer Intern
   MTRH