Question 1

i'm suppose to have a gum graft tomorrow. after the surgery is done, when can i return to playing sports?

Accepted Answer

Your: Oral surgeon is the best source of that information! I can tell you that the KIND of SPORTS you are referring to is important!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 2

gum graft. is it a scam or serious problem?

Accepted Answer

Not a scam: A gum tissue graft can help in many ways. First, the cause of the lost or receeded tissue must be identified and corrected. Sometimes we simply do not have the answer for this, but it is important to try to find out.Ex: occlusal trauma, chewing tobacco, incorrect /hard brushing, etc. Covering an exposed root, or establishing a healthy area of bound down tissue around a tooth is excellent treatment.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: gum graft?

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Grafting: Grafts are usually performed in the areas where "attached gingiva" is missing. Attached gingiva has a pale color and it is about 5 mm in width. Attached gingiva is essential for the periodontal health. The grafts can be obtained from the roof of the mouth.

Question 4

alloderm gum graft feels squishy, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes.. but...: First of all i hope your alloderm (dermal allograft on ur gums) is not placed on the surface of ur gum.. Like an onlay graft. And i hope it is completely covered by a layer of ur own gum tissue.. If that is the case,  then it iis normal..Use of alloderm as an onlay graft (like free gingival graft) is not recommended, due to high risk of detachment  from perioteal bed at recepiant site. (slaughing).

Question 5

is it possible for the operculum be used as gum graft?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Operculum tissue is not connective tissue so it can not be used with a graft

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

tooth never loose now  loose after gum graft. why?

Accepted Answer

Loose tooth: There is no way to know this without knowing your dental history, having a clinical exam, and seeing pre- and post-op x-rays.
Contact your dentist and/or the dentist that placed the graft.

Question 8

when will my donor site after a gum graft stop hurting?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: The donor site usually is 100% within 2 two weeks.. The length of time depends upon the technique the dentst used.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

gum graft - alloderm vs palate tissue, what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

One healing site: With alloderm, you don't need to have tissue removed from the roof of your mouth, so you only have one surgical site that needs to heal as opposed to two sites.

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I'm suppose to have a gum graft tomorrow. after the surgery is done, when can i return to playing sports?

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Gum graft. is it a scam or serious problem?

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What is the definition or description of: gum graft?

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Alloderm gum graft feels squishy, is this normal?

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Is it possible for the operculum be used as gum graft?

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

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Tooth never loose now loose after gum graft. why?

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When will my donor site after a gum graft stop hurting?

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

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Gum graft - alloderm vs palate tissue, what's the difference?

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