I got a gum graft procedure back in August, and Dr. Rahmani did an an excellent job walking me through everything and the end result of it has been incredible - no longer have sensitivity in my tooth (also saved my tooth) and have strong tissue; it all healed beautifully! I highly recommend Dr. Rahmani and his whole team!
Rebecca GrijalvaDr. Rahmani saved my gum/tooth! I came to him for a second opinion after a periodontist said the tooth would likely have to be pulled due to gum loss. Glad I found Dr. Rahmani. Gum graft surgery was a success and tooth is happy. He and his staff are top notch, very kind and informative. I've switched to his office for cleanings as well. Highly recommend!
Hope McCulloughCould not more highly recommend Dr. Rahmani! I had to get a gum graft and frenectomy and he was able to get full coverage - The results speak for themselves! Dr. Rahmani and his Team also did such an amazing job making me feel comfortable through the entire procedure and recovery process.
Jamie KuprenasI was scared to get a gum graft - Dr Rahmani and his team were awesome, providing transparency about the kind of procedure I needed, and top-notch care. His office would be my go-to with another procedure (but fingers crossed I won’t need another). Flexible scheduling from his great front desk staff was a plus!
Dexter BlumenthalTreat periodontal disease painlessly. Non-invasive therapy.
Ensures faster healing and proper root coverage.
Dr. Navid Rahmani graduated Cum Laude from New York University (Manhattan, NYC) and then received his doctoral degree from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Rahmani remained at Stony Brook for another three years and received certification in the specialty area of Periodontology.
Dr. Rahmani a top periodontist NYC knows what to look for and takes gum disease very seriously. Your treatment starts by getting regular check-ups and cleanings every six months. That’s the best way to know and trust your periodontist in NYC, Dr. Navid Rahmani.
Only a trained periodontist like Dr. Rahmani can determine an accurate diagnosis and provide a proper periodontal treatment. For more information about the the periodontal services offered at Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry or to schedule a consultation with the periodontist Dr. Rahmani, please contact our Upper East Side, Manhattan NYC office
Gum graft is a plastic periodontal surgery performed to treat the condition of receding gums due to moderate or more severe periodontal disease. Gum grafting can be carried out on gums that have receded, and while it may improve the appearance of a smile to even the size of teeth, more importantly it restores the support and protection that teeth need while preventing (can also protect your teeth against the effects of) further gum recession. Gum recession can be mild, moderate or severe and the sooner you treat it the greater the outcome.
Bacterial induced. Plaque and calculus grows under the gums in the pocket around the root and the body (immune system) has an inflammatory reaction to try to clean it, but it can’t and as result you have gum recession. This is the most common cause of gum recession in the population and very easy to treat in one visit. The affected area tends to have very tender gums, bleeding, pain and sensitivity when you try to brush the area.
Tooth position in the jaw bone. When teeth start shifting due to spacing, crowding, or rotation of teeth, the root shifts out to the jaw bone and causes gum recession. These patients usually don’t have tenderness or bleeding but they are sensitive.
Genetics. These are patients that have severe gum recession throughout their mouth and it progressively gets worse with time. They have no sensitivity and most of the time they have notches in their teeth. This is as a result of occlusion which is your bite. It’s very important to cover the roots and provide more support to slow or stop the progression of gum loss.
During the gum grafting surgery, your NYC periodontist will make sure you receive plenty of local anesthetic to make the procedure painless, or if needed you can opt for sedation dentistry to help ensure you feel entirely comfortable.
Following a gum graft surgery, the amount of discomfort the patient will feel largely depends on how many teeth were covered and the extent of the coverage, small recession vs large recession. You should feel little to no pain at all. Your NYC periodontist performs all the soft tissue graft with micro surgical instruments which results in less trauma and faster postoperative recovery. Plastic surgery needles and suture are used to aid in faster healing.
Gum grafting surgery cost largely depends on the type of gum surgery needed and the extent of the gum recession.
People with dental insurance may be able to get all or part of the NYC gum graft surgery covered by their insurers. Gum grafts can be extremely effective when used as receding gums treatment, but it is important to look after your gums in the future. This will help prevent further damage and will reduce the likelihood of needing another gum graft.
