Gum Grafting And Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Gum grafting and periodontal plastic surgery are dental procedures performed to address various issues related to the gums and periodontal (gum and supporting tissue) health. These procedures are typically carried out by periodontists, who are dentists with specialized training in treating gum and periodontal conditions. Here’s an overview of gum grafting and periodontal plastic surgery
What To Expect
Consultation and Assessment
Treatment Planning and Anesthesia
Graft Harvesting and Placement
Tissue Reshaping and Augmentation
Sutures and Healing
Goals Of Gum Grafting And Periodontal Plastic Surgery
1. Restoring Gum Health:
Gum grafting aims to treat gum recession, reducing tooth sensitivity, and protecting exposed tooth roots, while periodontal plastic surgery enhances the overall health and appearance of your gums.
2. Enhancing Smile Aesthetics:
Both procedures are performed with the goal of achieving an attractive and harmonious gumline, contributing to a more confident smile.
3. Functional Improvement:
Crown lengthening and ridge augmentation can improve the functionality of your teeth and support dental restorations, such as crowns and dental implants.
4. Supporting Dental Implants:
Gum grafting and related procedures ensure adequate gum and bone support for the successful placement and stability of dental implants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We will be as gentle as possible. The periodontal exam can be completed with little or no discomfort.
We will need current periodontal x-rays in order to see disease not otherwise visible. If your referring dentist has taken x-rays, you may request that they be forwarded to us.
Since all patients are different, your periodontist must complete your examination before establishing your treatment planning and the fee for care. The fee for periodontal treatment can vary considerably depending on the type of problems and the complexity and length of treatment. An approximate fee can usually be determined at the initial visit; but on occasion, some initial treatment or further diagnostics must be completed before the final treatment planning can be established. Our philosophy of practice is to treat as conservatively as possible to attain treatment goals.
Dental insurance policies often cover periodontal treatment. Please bring all medical and dental benefit information and cards to your examination appointment.
Not everyone needs periodontal surgery. If treated early, gum disease can be controlled without surgery. We will make recommendations based on your individual situation. Our philosophy of practice is to treat as conservatively as possible to attain treatment goals.
The recent advances in periodontal treatment allow us to successfully treat most teeth.
Our office and your dentist will work closely together. If crowns and fillings are needed your dentist will provide them. Regular visits to your dentist are an important part of periodontal maintenance.
Periodontal disease is a progressive, painless infection. Delay can cause you further bone loss and more expense. If your teeth are lost, dentures are never as effective as your own natural teeth.
After tooth extraction, if the walls of the socket are very thick, they will usually fill naturally with bone in two to three months. However, when the walls of your socket are very thin (such as in your upper and lower front teeth), this type of healing will not be as predictable. In these situations, a bone graft is often placed at the time of tooth extraction to help your body fill in the empty socket with bone. This step will maintain the width and volume of bone you will need for implant placement several months later.
