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PERIODONTAL CARE / YORKVILLE + WATERLOO
Gum Grafting
Soft-tissue treatment for gum recession, exposed roots and selected restorative or implant sites.
THE GUMS FRAME AND PROTECT THE TEETH
When tissue moves away from the root.
Gum recession occurs when the tissue surrounding a tooth migrates away from its original position, leaving more of the tooth or root exposed. This may contribute to sensitivity, root-surface vulnerability and changes in the appearance of the gumline.
Gum grafting refers to a group of soft-tissue procedures used to add coverage or thickness where additional tissue is needed.
WHY RECESSION HAPPENS
The cause matters to the treatment plan.
HABITS
Brushing + trauma
Aggressive brushing or repeated mechanical irritation can contribute to recession in susceptible areas.
BIOLOGY
Thin tissue
Naturally thin gum tissue and the position of individual teeth can make some areas more vulnerable to recession.
HEALTH + POSITION
Periodontal + tooth factors
Periodontal disease, tooth position, orthodontic movement and other local factors may also contribute in selected patients.
MORE THAN ONE GRAFTING TECHNIQUE
The procedure follows the objective.
A connective-tissue graft is one commonly used approach and typically uses tissue obtained from beneath the surface of the palate. Other soft-tissue techniques or substitute materials may be considered depending on anatomy and treatment goals.
Treatment may focus on root coverage, increasing tissue thickness, improving gumline contour or supporting restorative and implant treatment.
A COMMON APPROACH
Connective Tissue Grafting
Ashraf Dentistry offers connective-tissue grafting for selected areas of recession and thin gum architecture.
GUM TISSUE + IMPLANTS
Soft tissue also matters around implant restorations.
Implant dentistry is not only about the bone. The quantity, thickness and contour of surrounding gum tissue can influence hygiene access, tissue stability and the appearance of the final restoration.
Soft-tissue grafting may be considered when additional tissue support is needed around an implant or planned restoration.
RELATED CARE
Planning an implant?
Bone and soft tissue are assessed together when planning implant treatment.
AFTER GRAFTING
Protect the site while it matures.
EARLY
Gentle healing
Home-care instructions generally limit unnecessary disturbance around the graft during early healing.
FOLLOW-UP
Monitor healing
Follow-up appointments allow the surgical site and gumline to be reviewed as the tissue heals and matures.
ADJUNCT
PRP when selected
Platelet-rich plasma may be incorporated into selected surgical procedures as a biologic adjunct to the overall healing plan.
GUM GRAFTING / YORKVILLE + WATERLOO
Restore the tissue that frames the smile.
Schedule an assessment for gum recession, exposed roots or thin tissue around natural teeth or implant restorations.