Question 1

what degree of post-op pain can i expect from bone grafting for future dental implant? like bone/gum grafting of 3 front lower teeth due to recession?

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Not too bad: I have not a bone graft myself.  However my patients seem not to complain about pain after they had it.  Soreness for a few days.  You should take whatever pain meds are prescribed for you.

Question 2

just how swollen can i expect my facial area to be following an allograft gum tissue grafting on two adjacent upper front teeth?

Accepted Answer

Post Op Swelling: You should only have mild to moderate swelling. Having said that, the amount of swelling varies from individual to individual. I have found the biggest determining factor is how easily you bruise. It also varies according to local conditions, medical history, medications, expertise of surgeon, etc.

Question 3

can a gum graft be done in behind a front tooth?

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Yes: Not a typical procedure but there are times when it needs to be done.

Question 4

since one of my teeth receded, and i'm probably going to need a gum graft, does this procedure hurt?

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It CAN be, but...: But it doesn't have to be.! ..It depends on the technique,  the experience of the periodontist, as well as the various patients. That means, depending on the source of the donor tissue, whether it is from the roof of the mouth or from tissue bank ( allograft) can make a huge difference. Please beware that you can`t use allograft tissues for all cases, ; there are specific cases that work perfect.

Question 5

i had a gum graft for 4 teeth on my lower left side about 3 weeks ago. now i have discomfort, a lot ofswelling in this area. is this normal? hematoma?

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See surgeon now: Having new swelling and discomfort 3 weeks after any surgery is a sign that there is likely an infection.  You need to see your periodontist or surgeon who did the graft asap.

Question 6

dentist needed to redo my 4 teeth gum graft. it hurt so much after i went home. i will not tell him at next appointment how i felt for one week.smart?

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Painful gum grafts: Smart? .Perhaps no. Your DDS is very concern for the success of the procedure. Have them check it out. They may has something to make it feel better. They will want to know

Question 7

receding gums. want to avoid recommended gum graft w/alloderm.how likely is it to lose teeth from this in the future if i choose not to have surgery?

Accepted Answer

No way to predict: It's always hard to predict the future.  It depends upon so many factors including but not limited to: the extent of the recession, your oral hygiene, the type and amount of the remaining gum, your brushing habits, your general health over time, habits such as bruxism, and the luck of the draw, etc.  Your own periodontist can give you the best prediction.  Monitor it & reconsider your decision!

Question 8

dental: the chlorhexidine oral rinse that i'm told to use after my gum graft caused a brownish film on my teeth. brushing does not take it off. now?

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Chlorhexidine stain: You can try a more abrasive whitening tooth paste but only on a SHORT term basis. This is one of the downside effects of using this rinse. Your dentist or dental hygienist can polish it off.

Question 9

i had a pinhole technique gum graft. how long does it last. if i brush correctly from now on. i heard it does not last as long as a traditional gum graft. also, i have 2 other teeth that the dentist say i should have a gum graft. when do you know you 'hav

Accepted Answer

PST is permanent: The pinhole surgical technique is considered as a minimally invasive, predictable, effective, and time- and cost-effective method. However, you must keep your gums healthy by avoiding over brushing.

Question 10

is it ok if part or all the gum graft (tooth) goes white?

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Maybe: It is fairly common for a graft to differ in appearance from the adjacent tissue. If you can get back to the original surgeon for evaluation, that's the best way to be sure. Failing that, go to another dentist to have it examined. I have seen several that appear fairly white many years later

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What degree of post-op pain can i expect from bone grafting for future dental implant? like bone/gum grafting of 3 front lower teeth due to recession?

A member asked:

Just how swollen can i expect my facial area to be following an allograft gum tissue grafting on two adjacent upper front teeth?

A member asked:

Can a gum graft be done in behind a front tooth?

A member asked:

Since one of my teeth receded, and i'm probably going to need a gum graft, does this procedure hurt?

A member asked:

I had a gum graft for 4 teeth on my lower left side about 3 weeks ago. now i have discomfort, a lot ofswelling in this area. is this normal? hematoma?

A member asked:

Dentist needed to redo my 4 teeth gum graft. it hurt so much after i went home. i will not tell him at next appointment how i felt for one week.smart?

A member asked:

Receding gums. want to avoid recommended gum graft w/alloderm.how likely is it to lose teeth from this in the future if i choose not to have surgery?

A member asked:

Dental: the chlorhexidine oral rinse that i'm told to use after my gum graft caused a brownish film on my teeth. brushing does not take it off. now?

A member asked:

I had a pinhole technique gum graft. how long does it last. if i brush correctly from now on. i heard it does not last as long as a traditional gum graft. also, i have 2 other teeth that the dentist say i should have a gum graft. when do you know you 'hav

A member asked:

Is it ok if part or all the gum graft (tooth) goes white?

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