Title
Microsurgical techniques in periodontics - A review
Authors
Anand Bhalodi1,*, Priyangha Ravichandran2, Praveena Paliwal3, Vidyalakshmi Shankararaman4, Sangita Bhalodi5, Eshita Patel6 & Utsav Patel7
Affiliation
1Department of Periodontology, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India; 2Department of Orthodontics, Chettinad Dental College, Tamil Nadu, India; 3Department of Dentistry, Eternal Dental, 530 W. Eaton Ave, Suite L, Tracy, CA 95391, United States; 4Department of Periodontology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Mugappair, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; 5Department of Periodontology, Karnavati School of Dentistry, A/907, Uvarsad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India; 6Department of Periodontology, AMC Dental College and Hospital, Khokhra, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India; 7Department of Periodontology, Pacific Dental College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India; *Corresponding author
Anand Bhalodi - E-mail: dranandbhalodi@gmail.com
Priyangha Ravichandran - E-mail: priyangha.ortho@gmail.com
Praveena Paliwal - E-mail: Praveena.paliwal@gmail.com
Vidyalakshmi Shankararaman - E-mail: drvidya1980@gmail.com
Sangita Bhalodi - E-mail: sangitabhalodi@gmail.com
Eshita Patel - E-mail: dreshitapatel@yahoo.co.in
Utsav Patel - E-mail: utsavkumars765@gmail.com
Article Type
Review
Date
Received April 1, 2026; Revised April 30, 2026; Accepted April 30, 2026, Published April 30, 2026
Abstract
Since the earliest days of dentistry, professionals have recognized the importance of magnification in improving clinical precision. Advances in intraoral magnification, including loupes and operating microscopes, have ushered in the era of micro-dentistry and transformed dental practice. The effective use of these technologies requires a high level of skill and expertise to achieve optimal treatment outcomes in periodontics. However, microsurgical procedures such as connective tissue grafts and periodontal flap surgeries remain technically challenging due to increased instrument complexity and a restricted field of vision, along with limited precise documentation of techniques. Thus, enhanced tissue management practices support the development of the emerging subspecialty of microsurgical periodontics.
Keywords
Microsurgery, loupes, periodontics, tissue management
Citation
Bhalodi et al. Bioinformation 22(4): 2690-2693 (2026)
Edited by
Hiroj Bagde
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
