PERIODONTAL MICROSURGERY: A REVIEW

Microsurgery is a minimally invasive technique that is performed with the surgical microscope,microsurgical armamentarium and suture materials. Periodontal microsurgery is the refinement of basic surgical techniques made possible by the improved visual acuity gained with the use of surgical microscope. The effect of periodontal microsurgery may include more predictable therapeutic results, less invasive procedure with reduced patient discomfort, more rapid healing, improved cosmetic results and greater patient compliance.In periodontics, microsurgery can be very useful in diagnostic procedures, crown lengthening,regenerative periodontal surgery,rootcoverage procedures, papilla reconstruction, smile designing and implantology.