Gum Grafting
Gum recession can expose the roots of your teeth, cause sensitivity, and affect the look of your smile. Gum grafting is a gentle procedure designed to restore your gumline and protect your oral health. At Corey + Then Dental Implants Periodontics Oral Surgery, we are here to provide this specialized care with the compassion and support you deserve.
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Why is Gum Grafting Important?
Gum grafting is more than just cosmetic—for patients with gum recession, it’s a helpful procedure to maintain a healthy mouth. By covering exposed tooth roots, we can protect them from decay and reduce uncomfortable sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. This treatment also helps prevent further gum recession and the potential for bone loss, creating a stable foundation for your smile for years to come.
Types of Gum Grafting Procedures
We offer several types of gum grafting procedures and will recommend the one that best suits your needs. Our goal is to provide a personalized solution for your specific situation.
- Connective Tissue Grafts: This is the most common method used to treat root exposure. It involves taking a small piece of tissue from under the surface of the roof of your mouth to cover the exposed root.
- Free Gingival Grafts: Like a connective tissue graft, this procedure uses tissue directly from the roof of the mouth. It is often used for people with thin gums who need extra tissue to prevent further recession.
- Pedicle Grafts: This technique involves grafting tissue from the gum around or near the tooth requiring repair. It is only possible for patients who have plenty of healthy gum tissue near the affected area.
In some cases, grafting procedures are needed to prepare your mouth for other treatments, like dental implants.
- Ridge Augmentation: After a tooth is lost, the jawbone can shrink, changing the natural contour of your gums. Ridge augmentation helps rebuild this area to provide a stable base for a future dental implant.
- Ridge Preservation: This procedure is done at the time of a tooth extraction to maintain the volume of the gum and bone tissue. It helps prevent shrinkage and simplifies future implant placement.
- Sinus Lift: When replacing upper back teeth, a sinus lift may be needed to add bone to the upper jaw. This surgical procedure adds the necessary support for the successful placement of a dental implant.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Your journey starts with a personal consultation where we will examine your teeth and gums and listen to your smile goals. We will then create a personalized treatment plan just for you.
During the gum grafting procedure, we will use a local anesthetic to ensure the area is numb and that you are comfortable. Your surgeon will then carefully perform the graft using the technique that is right for you, securing the new tissue in place. We will be with you every step of the way, making sure you feel at ease.
Most patients heal within one to two weeks. We will provide detailed post-procedure care instructions to help you manage discomfort and ensure a smooth recovery.
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Our surgeons have extensive experience in all types of gum grafting procedures, from the straightforward to the complex. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care, creating tailored treatment plans that focus on your long-term oral health. By using leading-edge diagnostic tools and techniques, we ensure your treatment is precise and your results are successful.
If you are experiencing gum recession or have been told you need a graft, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our trusted team.
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