Gingival (Gum) Grafting
Restore Your Gumline. Protect Your Smile.
Gum recession is much more than an aesthetic concern. It is the exposure of tooth roots and hence, can be a source of tooth sensitivity, or worse, tooth loss. At Dental Implants of Massapequa, our gum grafting procedures treat gum insufficiency and protect your oral health: they will rebuild the gums that are receding, establish the healthy gumline, and protect the teeth.
So, if you are noticing signs of loss of gums or exposed roots, do not delay.
What Is Gum Grafting?
A procedure that sorts out exposed tooth roots is called gum grafting. It involves taking gum tissue from an unfavourable location-your guess is as good as mine, because most uncomfortable spots would be the roof of the mouth! -or donor tissue. This re-establishes the gumline, decreases the patient’s sensitivity, and checks for recession or bone loss.
Its proponents say that it protects the barrier around your teeth and improves both health and appearance.
Benefits of Gum Grafting
Protects Tooth Roots: Gum grafts cement into the exposed root, preventing decay as well as sensitivity from either hot or cold foods.
Stops Gum Recession: In rebuilding the gumline, one stops further loss of gum and maintains a healthy mouth over time.
Lowers Sensitivity: With the covering of the exposed root surface, pain or discomfort caused by temperature change is greatly reduced.
Better Cosmetics: Receding gums can augment tooth length or render it unequal. A gum grafting procedure affords an opportunity to have it restored with a natural appearing, healthy gumline in such presentations.
Improves the Success of Implants or Prosthetics: If you’re considering dental implants of Massapequa or bridges, healthy gum tissue is critical for proper fit and longevity.
Types of Gum Grafting Procedures
A few choices are available depending on what you need and what your goals are.
- Connective Tissue Grafts: The most widely considered option. Tissue from the roof of the mouth is applied to the exposed root and then sutured or glued into position.
- Free Gingival Graft: In cases where a thickening of the gum tissue is necessary, a thin layer of tissue is removed from the palate and grafted onto the recession site.
- Donor Tissue Graft (Allograft): Using synthetic or donor tissue rather than harvesting from your mouth from suitable patients who wish to minimize surgical impact or require multiple grafts.
- Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST): Minimally invasive alternative in suitable cases, wherein small holes are created in the gum and tissue is gently repositioned without in-cutting or stitching.
What to Expect During the Procedure
- Evaluation.
- We'll assess your gums and determine the best type of graft for your case, using advanced imaging to plan treatment.
- Local Anesthesia.
- The procedure is performed under local anesthesia to ensure your comfort.
- Tissue Placement
- Graft tissue is placed over the exposed roots and sutured into position.
- Healing & Follow-up.
- Healing typically takes 1–2 weeks. We'll provide detailed care instructions and monitor your progress to ensure successful results.
Are You a Candidate for Gum Grafting?
Cases when you require gum grafting:
- The gums may appear to be receding from the teeth.
- Root sensitivity might arise; in general, roots lie exposed.
- Patients may have bone loss or tooth loss if recession sets in.
- To enhance your smile aesthetically.
- Preparation for dental implants of Massapequa or other restorative treatments
- If gum recession is not treated in time, more serious dental problems set in, and this demands more rigorous late treatment; early gum grafting can prevent this.
Don't Wait—Protect Your Smile with Gum Grafting
Whether you’re noticing early signs of gum recession or preparing for future dental implants in Massapequa, gum grafting can help. It may restore your comfort, protect your teeth, and give you back your smile.
Contact our office today to schedule your appointment
Call 516-799-2222 or contact us today to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Dental Implants and Periodontology of Massapequa PC
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- 30 Broadway Suite A Massapequa, NY 11758
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- Info@dentalimplantsofmassapequa.com
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