Gingival Surgery Treatment For
Periodontal Disease
When you look in the
mirror, does the gum line look uneven?
Or do you see too little gum? These are
common effects of periodontal
disease. Surgery on the gums can
lower or even out the gum line. And if
more of the tooth needs to be exposed,
surgery can fix that too.
Soft Tissue Graft
When the gum isn't
supported by bone, the gum can start to
pull away. A graft can be used to fill
in an area where the gum has receded.
The graft tissue may be taken
from the roof of the mouth or from a
tissue bank.
Before surgery. A gum line that
has receded can expose the root.
This can lead to tooth sensitivity
and cavities in the root. The uneven
gum line may also be visible when
you smile.
After surgery. Graft tissue
covers part or all of the exposed
root. This protects the root and
prevents the gum from receding
further. It can also improve your
appearance.
Crown Lengthening
Surgery to expose more of the
crown includes:
Functional lengthening.
In some cases, a restoration
(artificial crown) is
needed. Gum and bone are
removed to expose enough
tooth to anchor the new
crown. This also helps
prevent future damage to gum
and bone near the
restoration.
Cosmetic lengthening.
This is done to remove an
overgrowth of gum tissue
that causes a "gummy" smile.
It can improve appearance
and may make teeth easier to
keep clean.
Functional
crown lengthening. Gum and
bone are removed. The remaining
portion of the tooth can now
support a replacement crown.
Cosmetic
crown lengthening. Removing
gum creates a more attractive
smile.
Functional
crown lengthening. Gum and
bone are removed. The remaining
portion of the tooth can now
support a replacement crown.
Cosmetic
crown lengthening. Removing
gum creates a more attractive
smile.