Step One
Pocket Measurement
We measure the depth of the periodontal pockets around every tooth and review your imaging before surgery is scheduled and before any decision at all is taken.
Pocket Reduction (Gingival Flap, Osseous Surgery) in Mission Viejo, CA
Personalized Treatment for Your Gum Health
Specialized Care for Deep Gum Pockets
Wondering why your gums are not responding to regular cleanings? Sometimes the deeper pockets around your teeth need more advanced care. Think of pocket reduction as resetting your smile's foundation so healthy gums can thrive.
Understanding Pocket Reduction
Just like a skilled architect needs to repair a building's foundation, your periodontist uses pocket reduction surgery to restore your gum health from the ground up. This precise procedure helps eliminate the deep spaces where harmful bacteria hide, allowing your gums to reattach to your teeth naturally. Through careful reshaping of both the gum tissue and the underlying bone, we create an environment that is easier to keep clean and healthy for years to come. The procedure is also known as gingival flap surgery or osseous surgery. It is recommended when scaling and root planing alone has not resolved the disease.
Who Is a Candidate for Pocket Reduction?
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Deep Pockets — Scaling and root planing alone was unable to resolve your pocket depths.
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Persistent Disease — Gum disease has progressed beyond what non-surgical treatment can address.
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Loose Teeth — Teeth have begun to feel loose as the supporting bone has been lost.
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Ongoing Symptoms — Bleeding, swelling, and recession continue despite deep cleaning and good home care.
Your Journey With Us
Our Step-by-Step Process
Here is what you can expect during pocket reduction surgery at OC Perio & Implants.
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Comfortable Anesthesia
The area is numbed thoroughly, and sedation options are available for any patient who feels anxious beforehand about the procedure that lies ahead of them.
Step Three
Tissue Access
The gum tissue is gently lifted so that bacteria and any hardened deposits can be cleared from deep below the gumline, where nothing else reaches.
Step Four
Bone Reshaping
Both the gum tissue and the underlying bone are carefully reshaped to remove the spaces where bacteria had thrived and would otherwise gather there again.
Step Five
Suturing Aftercare
The gums are sutured into their new position, and we review the home care that will protect your result going forward and keep the whole area stable long term.
The Benefits of Pocket Reduction
Disease Prevention
Treatment eliminates the hard-to-reach areas where bacteria thrive and cause the ongoing inflammation behind periodontal disease around the affected teeth themselves.
Easier Cleaning
A reshaped gum and bone structure is far easier to keep clean with the regular brushing and flossing you already do daily every morning and every night without special equipment.
Gum Reattachment
Eliminating the deep pockets allows your gums to reattach to the teeth naturally rather than pulling further away from them as the condition worsens and the pockets deepen further.
Lasting Environment
Careful reshaping of both the gum tissue and the underlying bone creates an environment that stays healthy for years to come, long after the treatment itself has finally finished.
Enhanced Aesthetics
Improve the appearance of your gum line while protecting your health.
Why You'll Love Pocket Reduction at OC Perio & Implants
We make pocket reduction surgery a lasting step toward healthier gums, with specialists who perform it routinely, micro instrumentation that reduces tissue trauma, careful reshaping of the bone as well as the gum tissue, and home care coaching that helps you protect your results.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:
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Specialist Surgical Skill
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Micro Instrumentation
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Bone-Level Reshaping
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Home Care Coaching
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Professional and caring treatment throughout my experience. The reception staff was lovely and efficient. Dr. Bergman communicated each step of the way, Tamara was gentle and expert. Susie was friendly and explained the process and aftercare so well! Thank you!
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I was referred to Dr Setya by a coworker of mine and I will definitely be referring him to others. Very professional and friendly. The office staff is great!!!
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Had a wonderful experience with removal of two back teeth due to bone damage in preparation for replacement surgery. The entire staff excellent in preparing me and answering questions, Dr Setya and his assistant Susie were friendly, competent and professional and responsive to my needs, they easily overcame the trepidation I had from a previous unhappy dental surgery years ago and I highly recommend them.
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Thank you Dr Setya and Susie for taking such good care of me yesterday. I had 3 implants and never felt any discomfort or pain. I would highly recommend this practice as the doctors and staff are friendly and most of all very caring.
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Always a pleasant experience. Daniela is the best. Careful and professional. Love everyone in this office. Dr. Setya is amazing!
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I just got gum grafting done and they made me feel comfortable and felt no pain during the procedure.
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I highly recommend this dental practice. Dr. Bergman did a great job with my gum graft surgery. She and her staff made the entire process almost seem somewhat pleasant. The staff are also very friendly and professional.
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I brought a really tough case that required extraction and implant. I, my dentist and my orthodontist were all very happy with the results.
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Dr Setya and his team and staff are all just wonderful and kind.. professional and friendly. Good group of people!!! Thank you!!!
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Dr.Setya and Staff made me feel so comfortable. I looked up to the tissue grafting procedure. They were wonderful, kind, professional. They answered all my restricted diet questions 6 weeks during and post op procedure. Now 6 weeks out and I have healthy gums :) I would highly recommend the office. Fantastic attentive kind office staff. Always on time at follow up appointments. Great scheduling team. Thank you.
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Dr. Bergman is by far the best periodontist I have ever been to. She is thorough, compassionate and very personable. The office staff is super friendly and caring. Her assistant, Trinity, is great too. They all make going to the periodontist a very positive experience!
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Frankly, I am shocked at how good this office is. Extremely professional, thorough beyond anything I could anticipate, and friendly. I came here for a second opinion and I am very thankful I did. Not only did they catch things the first periodontist missed, but they were significantly less expensive. Dr. Bergman is great. I highly recommend them.
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Doing a redo on a tooth with gum recession. Dr. Setya has graciously taken on the redo and so far so good. Tamara his assistant has been wonderful.
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I received a dental implant from Dr. Setya over 15 years ago and still have had no issues with it. My situation was quite complicated and took several appointments to complete the process. He is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend him to anyone needing an implant
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I went in for two gum grafts and although it was not easy, Dr. Setya made it much more comfortable. Update: Since my last review I had another gum graft on 5 teeth. Dr Setya made the procedure as painless as possible. He did a great job and I love my new gums.
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Had a cleaning appt with Robin a hygienist I just met. Very thorough explained things each step and took time to educate me noticing, I was only using the brush between teeth on the outside not the inside missing this part was of the teeth. I plan to change this immediately. I could tell he was there to serve and the cleaning was top notch.
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I had my teeth cleaned and they are wonderful as always. They were very aware of my discomfort with loud noises and I think they are great. Thanks Jill!!!
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Great bedside manner. I had to call the after hours for something. He was quick to respond. Very impressed
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Dr. Setya and staff are incredible! He was able to perform a difficult procedure without issue. The recovery was quick and the results proved to be fantastic. His talent is undeniable, his interaction with patients is unparalleled. Do not hesitate to make an appointment.
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This is tjhe best periodontal dental office I have ever been to. Everything is explained in full. I never had teeth care explained as well as Dr. Setya has done for me. The care and cleaning is exceptional. Glenn Still
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Schedule Your Pocket Reduction Consultation Today!
Resetting your smile's foundation gives healthy gums room to thrive. Contact OC Perio & Implants to discuss pocket reduction in Mission Viejo, CA.
Here is why patients trust us with advanced gum disease:
- Specialist Surgery
- Fine Instruments
- Bone Reshaping
- Lasting Results
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Pocket Reduction
Check out these frequently asked questions, or contact us to speak with our team.
Why did scaling alone not work for me?
Sometimes the deeper pockets around your teeth need more advanced care than a non-surgical cleaning can provide. Pocket reduction reaches areas that instruments simply cannot access otherwise.
Will my gums reattach afterward?
Eliminating the deep spaces where harmful bacteria hide allows your gums to reattach to your teeth naturally. That reattachment is the whole point of the procedure.
Is the bone reshaped as well?
Yes, we carefully reshape both the gum tissue and the underlying bone. That creates an environment that is far easier to keep clean and healthy.
How much does pocket reduction in Mission Viejo, CA, cost?
The cost depends on how many areas of the mouth require treatment. Our team reviews the full plan and fees with you before surgery is scheduled.
Does insurance cover pocket reduction in Mission Viejo, CA?
Most plans cover a portion of periodontal surgery when it is medically necessary. Our team will verify your benefits and explain what applies.
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