Periodontal Microsurgery: An Advanced Approach for Minimal Invasive Periodontal Therapy

The use of magnification and microsurgery to perform various procedures are recent developments in medical and dental field. The available literature specifically of periodontal surgical procedures was analysed and compiled, and it indicated that when magnification is incorporated in periodontal practice, it improves visual acuity, decreased patient morbidity, ergonomic benefits, rapid healing, and enhanced patient acceptance. The illumination and magnifi¬cation provided by the operating micro¬scope as well as the use of microsurgical instrumentation have allowed microsur¬geons to perform procedures with more precision. Microsurgery is an interesting concept in the minds of many dental professionals, yet the inability of most clinicians to perform such procedures shows the dental professions lack of understanding of what microsurgery truly encompasses. The objective of the present paper is to offer a brief review on periodontal microsurgery, role of magnification systems, application of microsurgical principles in various periodontal surgical procedures, advantages of microsurgery over conventional surgery and to reinforce the use of microscope into periodontal practice.