3 months post-op osseous/gum flap surgery I have sensitivity and papillae have not grown back. When will this improve?

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It has been three months, and a long, long road filled with uncertainty over whether I was advised on making the right choice. I continue to suffer from sensitivity and my papillaes have not fully grown back. Will the sensitivity go away in more time and will the gum tissue grow back? If so, can you give me an approximate timeframe?

Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD · Answer

flap surgery / osseous surgery is usually performed for reduction of deep periodontal pockets.   These pockets are reduced by removal/ shrinkage of excess gum that is creating the pocket. As the result, the papilla filling between the teeth wont fill in anymore. The roots of the teeth become exposed and you experience sensitivity. To reduce this sensitivity you have to make sure you clean teeth to remove plaque, you can also use sensodyne tooth paste   Sometimes you could use rubber tip (From G. u.m.) to message gums downwards to help the papilla fill), you need to ask your periodontist/ hygienist to show you how Hope this helps.

Charles Sutera, DMD · Answer

Dr. Tehrani response answered this question very well. The osseous surgery is intended to prevent progression of periodontal disease and should help you to maintain your teeth better long term. Tooth sensitivity is sometimes a side effect after osseous surgery. It can usually be corrected by placing desensitizer and composite to protect any root surfaces no longer covered by gum. Have an evaluation with your periodontist and restorative dentist.

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