Can I talk after gum flap surgery?
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Dental Health
Operculectomy: Procedure and management
The surgical removal of the operculum, or the flap of gum that partially conceals a tooth, is known as an operculectomy. Pericoronitis, a disorder marked by pain and operculum inflammation, is treated with this technique. Young adults are more likely than older persons to get pericoronitis, especially if their wisdom teeth are just beginning to erupt. A mass of soft…
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