Dr. Dt. Laçin


Gum surgery



Gum Grafts.



These treatments are available to cover or stop some gingival recessions and to stop tooth sensitivity. Typically, it involves transfers tissue from one part of the mouth to another.


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Gum Grafts - Summary



A crucial safeguard for the wellbeing of teeth is having healthy gums.


Our teeth are shielded from sensitivity and periodontal disease by healthy gums.


Although healthy gums are essential for a beautiful smile, they also play a crucial part in the proper operation of our teeth.


The need for gingival graft procedures may result from gingival recession, trauma, or periodontal disorders.


Stopping gingival recession is the main goal of gingival grafts. The goal of the secondary stage is to, if at all feasible, close the gingival recession and bring it back to its pre-recession state.



Gum Grafts: A Brief Overview



  • In situations when there is gingival recession, gingival grafts are typically employed.
  • Gingival grafts cannot completely cover all gingival recessions.
  • Additionally, gingival grafts may be used to halt gingival recession.
  • Within 4 to 12 weeks, new tissue forms in the place where the tissue from the mouth was removed.
  • An essential component of the procedure's success is maintaining excellent oral hygiene both before and after.


Types of Operations



There are many different gingival graft procedures. Additionally, the extent, seriousness, and patient preferences of the gingival recession all influence how the surgery will be performed.


When there are multiple possibilities, the periodontist tells the patient of which one is or may be the most appropriate for them.



Connective Tissue Graft



In this procedure, the periodontist;

  • Uses palate to harvest the connective tissue.
  • Depending on the degree of gingival recession, specific sutures are used to attach the donated connective tissue to the recipient area.
  • Palate is sutured. Special agents may occasionally be stationed here.


Free Gingival Graft



For those who have thin gingiva and need to enhance the amount of gingiva, this is the preferable gingival procedure.


In this procedure, the gingival specialist harvest gingival tissue from the palate tissue's superficial layer, which is the roof of the mouth. With extremely thin sutures, the gingival tissue is secured to the prepared area



Pedicled Grafts



When there is enough gingiva in the region next to the gingival deficient area, pedicled grafts are used. When the surgery region is left to one side, healing and comfort are improved. The nutrition of the surgery region is provided at the highest level because the connection of the transferred tissue with the donor tissue is not entirely severed. For these reasons, the periodontlist's first preference when the circumstances are appropriate is pedicled grafts.



Harvested Tissue



Graft procedures can be carried out using the patient's own tissues, but they can also be carried out using tissues obtained from tissue banks.


It should be noted that the structure with the greatest compatibility is the person's own tissue.



Getting Ready for a Gingival Graft



There are various processes that must be completed before the patient and his doctor decide to have a gum graft operation. First and foremost, oral hygiene should be improved, dental calculus should be cleansed if present, smoothing of the root surface should be performed, and pockets should be eliminated. Once it is established that the person can maintain good dental hygiene, gingival surgery can be carried out.


Since local anesthetic is used to numb the surgical sites during gingival procedures, there is no pain. People can easily drive themselves home after surgery, however it is typically advised that they travel with someone who will drive the vehicle. Because it is the day after surgery, even though there is no pain, some people may still feel uneasy.


The gingival specialist who carried out the surgery thoroughly discusses what should be done following the procedure and how to utilize the medications.



Healing Period



The first things a person recovering from surgery should remember;

  • not to brush or floss in the area where the surgery was performed.
  • Use the mouthwash that the periodontist recommended.
  • Avoid performing strenuous exercises.
  • Eat soft foods instead of hard ones.
  • Foods that are soft, chilly, and warm should be ingested.
  • Use of tobacco should be avoided.


Everybody experiences pain and suffering differently after surgery. The patient can experience less discomfort if the gingival expert employs a tissue from the tissue bank.


Normal recovery is quick. The tissue recovers and the stitches are removed in about a week. This recuperation time may be extended in some people. The transferred tissue needs six to eight weeks to completely meld with the tissue in the recipient location.


The teeth in this area may become more sensitive after the procedure, but this sensitivity will subside as the healing process takes place.


The day following surgery, you are free to go to work or school.


The periodontist will schedule a control appointment to visit the surgical site one week after the procedure. At this appointment, he may remove part of the stitches if he feels it is appropriate.



Are There Complications From Gingival Surgery?



After gingival surgery, complications are extremely infrequent and typically minor. These issues include;


  • bleeding gums
  • swelling of the gums teeth
  • may feel like they are loosening more sensitivity
  • may increase spaces between teeth
  • may increase infection

Gingival grafts may infrequently fail to meld to the recipient location. The procedure can be repeated in this unusual situation.



When Should I Contact a Physician?



It's important to not be alarmed by every symptom because an uncommon process follows the operation.

  • When there is further bleeding and a tampon is applied, the bleeding lasts for 30 minutes (bleeding in the form of leakage is a natural process)
  • unreported aches, swelling,
  • fever, and discharge that is inflammatory

In these circumstances, the clinic ought to be notified and told of the circumstance.



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