What type of regeneration occurs after periodontal surgery?

After periodontal surgery, the type of tissue that primarily forms is long junctional epithelium. This process occurs as a response to the healing of the gingival tissue after surgical procedures aimed at treating periodontal disease.

In the context of periodontal surgery, the goal is often to create a favorable environment for healing. When the gingival tissue is surgically removed or restructured, the healing process is initiated, typically leading to the formation of a new attachment in the form of long junctional epithelium. This junctional epithelium is a type of barrier that forms as the result of inflammation and wound healing, resulting in a connection between the gingival tissue and the tooth structure.

While other types of regeneration, such as the regeneration of cementum, alveolar bone, or periodontal ligament, might be desirable goals of periodontal therapy, they are not the primary result of periodontal surgery. Long junctional epithelium forms more readily and quickly compared to the complex regeneration of other periodontal structures, which may take longer or occur under different conditions.

In summary, after periodontal surgery, the formation of long junctional epithelium is the most immediate and prevalent healing response, indicating an essential aspect of postoperative healing in periodontal therapy