A gingival graft (also called gum graft or periodontal plastic surgery) strengthens the gums and / or treats its defects in shape and positioning.This graft is feasible by ours dentists in Lille (59000) and Neufchatel-Hardelot (62152 ) near boulogne sur mer.
The lack of gum causes:
• A risk of further gum recession.
• High sensitivity to hot, cold and sweet foods
• An aesthetic problem
Treatment:
The gingival graft involves taking a sample of gum from the palate. The sample is then affixed to one or more teeth with gingival recession (localised gum loss exposing the tooth root).
Gingival graft advantages
• Strengthens and stabilises the gum surrounding the tooth.
• Prevents the gum from receding.
• Reduces tooth sensitivity due to receding gum as the root is protected once again, by the new gum.
• Depending on situations, a gum graft can restore aesthetics.
• The palate wound is limited due to the connective grafting technique which also reduces the palate's sensitivity.