Gum Grafting Procedures: Restoring Your Gum Line
The restoration of a healthy gum line is essential not only for aesthetic reasons but also for maintaining overall oral health. Receding gums can expose tooth roots, leading to sensitivity and increasing the risk of decay. This is where advanced gum grafting procedures come in. At Naperville Perio, we specialize in effective gum grafting techniques tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Gum grafting involves taking tissue from a donor site, which can either be the roof of the mouth or another area, and attaching it to the areas where the gums have receded. This helps to cover exposed tooth roots, alleviate sensitivity, and create a more pleasing smile. There are several types of gum grafting techniques, including:
* CONNECTIVE-TISSUE GRAFTS: This is the most common method where tissue is taken from underneath the flap of skin on your palate and stitched to the area with receding gums.
* FREE GINGIVAL GRAFTS: This technique involves taking tissue directly from the palate and attaching it to the affected area, often used for individuals who have thin gums.
* PEDICLE GRAFTS: In this approach, tissue is taken from the adjacent gum area and is left partially attached, allowing blood supply to remain intact.
Choosing Naperville Perio for gum grafting procedures comes with several benefits. Our expert periodontists utilize cutting-edge techniques and technology to ensure optimal outcomes. Patients can trust our tea...
