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A gum graft is a dental gum surgery used to treat the consequences of gum recession. If receding gums are left untreated, it could ultimately lead to tooth loss. During the gum grafting surgery in NYC, your lost gum tissues will be restored.
Periodontist Dr. Rahmani is nationally recognized as America’s Top Periodontist, one of the best periodontist in the region. He is an award-winning expert and contributor to prominent media outlets. Dr. Rahmani provides a full range of periodontal procedures including gum graft surgery to treat conditions as a result of moderate or severe periodontal disease.
Gum graft is a 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, it can also protect your teeth against the effects of gum recession.
Gum recession occurs when you lose gum tissue around your teeth. Usually, healthy gums fit snugly around teeth, helping to protect them and creating an attractive smile. Receding gums result in more of the tooth being visible to the point that you may even see the roots. This can cause damage to the bone surrounding the tooth. As the tooth roots are exposed, they can feel more sensitive and could become decayed.
Lots of people have some degree of receding gums as it is often a side effect of advanced gum disease or periodontal disease. Many people don’t even realize that their gums have receded as it is a gradual process.
Over time the teeth can begin to look longer, and they may begin to feel more sensitive particularly when eating hot and cold foods.
It is important to treat substantial gum recession as otherwise, it could eventually lead to tooth loss, and the gum graft surgery we perform in our Midtown Manhattan, NYC office can help restore lost tissues.
What should you expect from gum graft surgery? Initially, your gums will need to be properly assessed by a periodontist. If you have signs of active gum disease, you will require treatment to restore gum health. Afterward, your periodontist can discuss suitable types of gum grafting surgery. There are several different types of gum grafts, depending on your specific needs. Your options can include:
An allograft is an artificial gum tissue graft which is highly effective. Our dentist will place the artificial graft, which is like a matrix, into the area that needs repairing. The matrix creates a strong biological framework that enables the gums to begin repairing themselves by promoting the growth of brand new tissue cells. This is because the matrix contains sophisticated growth agents that draw stem cells from the bone marrow to the graft site, creating the right environment for tissue regeneration.
The regeneration process restores the tissue to its original condition, so it functions and feels like proper gum tissue, and has the full elasticity and resilience associated with healthy tissue. This is quite different from scar tissue created in response to an injury, which does not have the appearance and elasticity associated with normal tissue. As the new gum tissue grows, the original matrix is gradually absorbed into the gums, becoming part of the newly created tissue.
This is our most widely used graft as the results and success rates are very good. Unlike the other gum grafts listed below, there is no need to take tissue from another area in your mouth.
Connective tissue graft is used to treat exposed tooth roots. During this gum surgery procedure, a small flap is cut into the roof of your mouth, so some of the tissue underneath the top layer can be removed. This tissue is called subepithelial connective tissue and is subsequently stitched in place around the exposed tooth root. The flap in the roof of the mouth is then stitched down.
Free gingival grafts are quite similar and use tissue from the roof of the mouth. However, instead of creating a flap, a small piece of tissue is removed directly from the roof of the mouth and is used to cover up the exposed tooth area being treated. This gum surgery NYC procedure might be recommended if your gum tissue is already quite thin, as the graft can help build up the gums in this area.
Pedicle grafts are grafted from the gums near the affected tooth. A flap of tissue is partially cut away but remains attached at one edge. It is then pulled into position so it covers up the exposed tooth root and is firmly stitched in position. This procedure is only suitable for people who have plenty of available gum tissue near the exposed tooth.
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 pain the patient will feel largely depends on the type of gum graft procedure that was performed. If no tissue had to be removed from your palate, you should feel little to no pain at all. However, if the tissue was removed from the roof of your mouth, you may feel slight discomfort for a few days.
Gum graft recovery time is usually quick, taking one to two weeks for your mouth to fully heal. We will give you precise instructions on how to look after the area being treated.
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. You can request an estimate from your insurance company to get an idea of the overall cost.
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.
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