Preventing Future Periodontal Disease Occurances

Steps to Follow After GTR Surgery

Following GTR surgery you should carefully follow instructions provided by your doctor to ensure that your gums recover and that you do not have future problems. These may include the following:

• Refraining from brushing or flossing the treated area, as directed by your dentist, following the procedure so as not to disturb the GTR membrane or the tissue that covers it.
• Using a specified mouthwash to reduce plaque buildup.

It is important to keep in mind that proper hygiene is essential to prevent a serious recurrence of periodontal disease.