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Periodontal Therapy

surgical - soft tissue grafts

There are periodontal procedures to stop additional dental problems and gum recession, and/or to improve esthetics at the gum margin.

The exposed dental roots are the results of gum recession. Maybe you want to improve your smile by covering one or more of these roots that make your teeth look longer. Or, maybe the appearance of these areas is not a concern, but they bother you because the exposed roots are sensitive to hot or cold food or liquids.

Your gums may have recession for various reasons, including aggresive tooth-brushing or periodontal disease. It may be that you do not control the cause of recession, but before treatment your periodontist will help you identify the factors that contribute to the problem. Once these contributing factors have been controlled, a procedure of soft tissue graft will repair the defect and help prevent recession and additional bone loss.

Soft tissue grafts are used to cover roots or to develop gum tissue that does not exist due to excessive recession. During this procedure, your periodontist takes gum tissue from your palate or other donor site to cover the exposed root. This can be done in one or more teeth to even the gum margin and reduce sensitivity.

What are the benefits of this procedure?

A soft tissue graft may reduce additional recession and bone loss. In some cases, it may cover exposed roots to protect them against dental caries; this may reduce tooth sensitivity and improve your smile´s esthetics. A new and beautiful smile and good periodontal health - are the keys for you to smile, eat and speak with comfort and confidence.