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Soft
Tissue Grafts
Periodontal
procedures are available to stop further dental problems and gum
recession, and/or to improve the esthetics of your gum line.
Exposed
tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Perhaps you wish to
enhance your smile by covering one or more of these roots that make
your teeth appear too long. Or, maybe you're not bothered by the
appearance of these areas, but you cringe because the exposed roots
are sensitive to hot or cold foods and liquids.
Your
gums may have receded for a variety of reasons, including aggressive
tooth brushing or periodontal disease. You may not be in control
of what caused the recession, but prior to treatment your periodontist
will help you identify the factors contributing to the problem.
Once these contributing factors are controlled, a soft tissue graft
procedure will repair the defect and help to prevent additional
recession and bone loss.
Soft
tissue grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue which
is absent due to excessive gingival recession.
During
this procedure, your periodontist takes gum tissue from your palate
or another donor source to cover the exposed root. This can be done
for one tooth or several teeth to even your gumline and reduce sensitivity.
What
are the benefits of this procedure?
A soft
tissue graft can reduce further recession and bone loss. In some
cases, it can cover exposed roots to protect them from decay; this
may reduce tooth sensitivity and improve esthetics of your smile.
A beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health - your keys
to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.
©
1999 The American Academy of Periodontology
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