Get Back Healthy Gums with Gum Grafting
Dental Gum grafting is a surgical procedure in which gum grafting materials are added to regain the normal gum level. Gum grafting surgery is used to treat gum recession, which occurs when gum tissue recedes from the typical gum line, exposing tooth roots. Gum recession can alter the appearance of the smile line and aggravate dental sensitivity.
Our Montreal specialist periodontist conducts gum grafting surgery at Westminster Dental Center in a comfortable and fast manner, protecting tooth roots from deterioration, treating tooth sensitivity, and restoring an aesthetically pleasing smile.
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Gum grafting is necessary when there is a gum recession. The gum is very frequently neglected. However, it is an essential element in our oral health.
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What is Gum Graft/ Transplant? Know About the Procedure
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Gum Graft/Transplant is a dental method geared toward restoring gum tissue that has been lost because of gum recession. Gum recession happens when the gum tissue wears away or pulls back from the teeth, exposing the enamel roots. This circumstance can cause diverse dental problems, such as enamel sensitivity, improved threat of deterioration, and compromised aesthetics.
During a Gum Graft/Transplant manner, the gum tissue is taken from any other part of the mouth or a donor supply and transplanted to the areas where gum recession has befallen. The transplanted tissue covers the exposed enamel roots, shields them from additional harm, and enhances the arrival of the smile.
The method is performed by our expert dentists to make certain patient consolation. After the surgical procedure, patients may also revel in a few discomfort and swelling, which may be controlled with ache remedy and right publish-operative care.
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Different types of gum grafting surgery
Gum grafting surgery uses an extensive amount of tissue with a good blood supply, allowing the tissue to quickly repair after covering the exposed gum. The typical side from which tissue can be transplanted is:
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Connective Tissue Graft: Palatal connective tissue is extracted and sutured to protect exposed roots. It has effective results because of its rich blood supply and quick healing.
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Free Gingival Graft: Thin palatal tissue is used for soft to moderate gum recession, controlling further gum loss.
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Lateral Gum Graft: Healthy gum tissue next to the recession region is pushed to cover the exposed root, providing ease and effectiveness.
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Allograft: Donor tissue (Alloderm) is utilized to protect receding gums, usually in circumstances where autografting has failed.
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Our Service Includes:
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Consultation and assessmen
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Donor tissue harvesting
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Recipient site preparation
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Tissue graft placement
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Suturing
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Post-operative care and monitoring
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Follow-up appointments
Here are the factors that affect the success rate of gum grafting:
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Quality of grafting tissue: It mainly relies on the grafting tissue material. The most effective grating method is autografting, which uses the body of the patient as the source of graft material. Palate tissue is a suitable donor site for gum grafting.
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Blood supply: A healthy blood supply can help the healing phase of dental gum transplantation.
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Graft stability: For the grafting gum to be more stable and integrated with the surrounding tissue, it is crucial to use the right suturing technique.
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Healthy healing environment: Maintaining good oral hygiene and avoiding smoking are essential for fast-healing gum grafting therapy.
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Gum Grafting Treatment Plan Procedure
At Westminster Dental Center, we follow the following steps:
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Assessment: Analyze the reason for gum recession, review overall dental health, and test tooth sensitivity.
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Consultation: Consult grafting choices and the best treatment method with the patient.
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Treatment Plan: Customize a plan, choose donor tissue, and manage any extra dental requirements.
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Surgery: Conduct local anesthesia, place graft tissue, and protect with sutures for recovery.
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Post-operative care
After the successful implantation of grafted tissues, our dental expert recommends painkillers and antibiotics to prevent pain as well as infection and provides important instructions like taking a nutritious diet, maintaining adequate oral hygiene with gentle brushing, frequent antibiotic usage, mouthwashes, avoiding smoking for quick recovery, and successfully binding gums.
It takes two to four weeks for the grafted gum to fully heal, connect to the tooth, and integrate with the surrounding gum tissue. Frequent dental checkups are required for accurate gum condition monitoring.