Which is NOT a disadvantage of resective surgery?

Resective surgery in periodontology involves procedures that remove inflamed or diseased tissue, often in the context of managing periodontal disease. While there are various disadvantages associated with these surgical techniques, improved aesthetics is not one of them.

The primary goal of resective surgery might involve enhancing oral health and controlling periodontal pockets; however, the outcomes can sometimes result in adverse effects on the appearance of the gums and teeth. Increased tooth root hypersensitivity often occurs due to the exposure of the root surfaces after tissue removal. Additionally, creating recession is a common outcome of this type of surgery as the gum tissue is repositioned or removed, resulting in less coverage of the tooth root. This can contribute to an unesthetic appearance as well, leading to root exposure, which many patients may find undesirable.

Considering this, the enhancement of aesthetics does not align with the common disadvantages of resective surgery since such procedures may lead to negative aesthetic outcomes rather than improving them. Thus, stating that enhanced aesthetics is not a disadvantage accurately reflects the consequences associated with resective surgical procedures.