Flap Procedures Release Flap Used for pockets >4mm Release incisions made on one or both sides of the lesion The incision reaches just below the gingival margin and the periosteum is raised P 261 holmstrom eisner frost

Flap Procedures Release Flap The diseased collarette of tissue is removed The root surfaces are cleaned The horizontal edges of the flap are sutured interdentally The vertical incisions are also closed P 261 holmstrom eisner frost

Periodontal Therapies Regenerative Therapy Pre and post-operative radiographs are necessary Full thickness flap Remove diseased marginal gingiva Debris and granulation tissue must be removed Radiograph of consil in place

Periodontal Therapies Regenerative Therapy Place the osseopromotive product Close the flap without tension Check dental radiographs 3-4 months later Radiograph of consil in place

Periodontal Therapies Extracted second molar Placement of Consil® Bioglass® Post-op of Canine molars Dr. Bert Dodd of Austin, Texas; Academy of Veterinary Dentistry www.avdonline.org/ avddentalcases2.html Photos courtesy of Nutramax