Price of a gingivectomy in Tunisia

Price of a gingivectomy in Tunisia

The average cost of a gingivectomy in Tunisia in Tunis is 35 euros. Depending on your needs, the price can vary from 20 euros to 50 euros.

Procedure	Tunis price
Gingivectomy	35 €

What is a gingivectomy?

A gingivectomy in Tunisia is the procedure of completely removing part of your gums in and around one or more teeth in order to treat gum disease or to lengthen the height or width of a tooth or section of teeth. It can be performed by a general dentist trained in periodontal surgery. Another type of periodontal surgery is called gingivoplasty. A gingivoplasty differs from a gingivectomy in that the former involves only partial removal of the gums. The latter removes an entire section of gum.

According to the American Dental Association, around 47.2% of Americans over the age of 30 suffer from some form of periodontal disease (also known as gum disease). If gum disease is not prevented, or if the necessary precautions are not taken once it has been diagnosed, patients suffering from a form of gum disease will probably end up losing their teeth. A gingivectomy can be performed to heal the effects of periodontal disease or to correct gum disease affecting the structures around the teeth. It is one of the few procedures that can help reverse periodontal problems. Read on to find out more about this procedure, how it’s carried out and whether it could be a possible treatment option for getting your smile and gums back into tip-top shape.

What is periodontal disease and how does it develop?

Periodontal disease begins with bacteria in the mouth attaching to the teeth. The bacteria accumulate and multiply, forming a biofilm called dental plaque. If the plaque remains on the teeth, the adjacent gum tissue can become inflamed, leading to the development of gingivitis, an early form of gum disease. Daily flossing and twice-daily brushing with a bacteria-fighting toothpaste can help prevent gingivitis.

Oral hygiene practices remove plaque and food debris, clean the surface of the teeth and eliminate bacterial plaque from the gum line. However, if plaque and food debris are not removed and oral hygiene practices are not maintained, gingivitis worsens and the gum tissue may become more inflamed, bleeding may occur, the area between the tooth and the gum tissue may deepen to form a periodontal pocket and periodontal disease may develop.

A periodontal pocket develops when bacterial plaque continues to accumulate and move under the gum line. At this stage, home care is not effective enough to remove the plaque. If left untreated, the biofilm will continue to spread under the gum line and infect the inside of the pocket. This type of advanced periodontal disease can affect the roots of the teeth and also become infected. Teeth may become loose or uncomfortable and the patient will require gum surgery. At this stage, your Tunisian dentist may advise you to have a gingivectomy.

How is a gingivectomy performed?

The procedure is performed using a surgical scalpel; however, in some cases, a low-frequency laser may be used instead. Diseased tissue is cut and removed, the remaining gums are reattached in and around the teeth with stitches, and the area is cleaned with saline solution and special rinses. A local anaesthetic is used to ensure patient comfort during the procedure. Once the procedure is complete, a surgical dressing, or pack, is placed in and around the teeth and gums. This dressing is left in place for approximately one week. Using an antibacterial mouthwash can help the healing process.

What care is needed after a gingivectomy?

Most patients can resume a normal oral care regime within a month of the operation. Regular check-ups with a dentist or periodontist will ensure the success of the procedure. The dental professional who performed the procedure will probably make follow-up visits every three months, and then at least twice a year make a preventive health visit to clean the inside and outside of the surgical site.