How many sessions does the curettage (deep gum cleaning) procedure take and is there anesthesia?

My dentist said I had 5 mm pockets and needed curettage. Is it a painful procedure?

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Dr. Dt. Emre Kartal Verified Medical Specialist (Periodontoloji (Diş Eti Hastalıkları) Uzmanı)

13.09.2026 20:10 TR

@Pınar Çelik in reply to:

Since the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, you will not feel any pain. Generally, the mouth is divided into 4 quadrants and completed in 2 or 4 sessions. Infected granulation tissues under the gums are cleaned and the pockets narrow rapidly and the gum adheres tightly to the bone again.

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Fatih Turan

13.09.2026 21:40 TR

@Pınar Çelik in reply to:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

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