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What Type Of Procedure Will Be Done To Remove Gum Tissue Around Tooth?
I am having removal of gum tissue from around a tooth at was supposed to be an exposed one but never ruptured. I just wanted to know what type of procedure it would be. Will I have Local Anesthesia
General Anesthesia (asleep) or Intravenous Sedation or Nitrous Oxide Sedation (laughing gas) for my surgery?
General Anesthesia (asleep) or Intravenous Sedation or Nitrous Oxide Sedation (laughing gas) for my surgery?
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
Hello,
No it is not such a big surgery, this procedure is known as operculectomy.
This surgery is done only in local anesthesia and within half an hour and after that you will be fine.
Thank you,
Hope it will help you.
No it is not such a big surgery, this procedure is known as operculectomy.
This surgery is done only in local anesthesia and within half an hour and after that you will be fine.
Thank you,
Hope it will help you.
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