Question 1

gum recession: which hurts the most post op. a subepithelial connective tissue graft or a free gingival tissue graft also from the palate?

Accepted Answer

Pinhole hurts less: There is a newer approach known as the Piinhole Technique for gum recession. It is minimally invasive and less painful. You can look it up online.

Question 2

can gum recession caused by braces be fixed or healed without grafting?

Accepted Answer

Typically recession : Sometimes teeth can be moved to help slow down or stop recession, but there are rare instances that the gums will come back on there own.

Question 3

a free gingival graft for gum recession leaves one with 2 wounds and 14 days to heal. alloderm leaves with 1 wound but heals 2 to 6 mos.choose which?

Accepted Answer

Wound healing: This is a decision best made by a gum specialist, a Periodontist, AFTER you have been examined.  Treatment decisions are made after differential diagnosis.

Question 4

some periodontists don't recommend gum grafting despite substantial gum recession on the lingual side.  why is this?

Accepted Answer

Varying Factors: Each situation is slightly different... your post infers that "gum grafting" and "gum recession" are exactly the same in every patient: they are not. Your own periodontist can best explain why or why not the procedure is right for your situation.

Question 5

i use a soft manual brush with soft stroke, use niteguard, floss. what situation is grafting not an option when there is significant gum recession?

Accepted Answer

Gum grafting: I am not exactly sure of your question. If you have sufficient attached gingiva, no muscle pulls, no sensitivity, good bone support, no esthetic concerns and a healthy periodontal condition, you don't necessarily require gum grafting. Your own dentist, whom i hope you trust, can answer your question best as he\she can actually see you and your x-rays. If necessary, get a referral to a periodontist.

Question 6

should i have a general dentist do the pinhole surgical technique?  i normally get gum grafts from a periodontist for my constantly receding gums.

Accepted Answer

Periodontist: I would recommend a periodontist for grafting procedures.  A pinhole graft may be appropriate.  However, it can't be used in every situation.  Let a periodontist guide you in your specific needs.

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

i have severely receding gums due to overbrushing-not gumdisease.declined gum grafting.oral health ok.how likely is it i will lose teeth due to this?

Accepted Answer

Gum Recession: When the gums recede, so does the bone, so your teeth have less support than others. The exposed roots may be more cavity prone, too. Meticulous oral hygiene and regular exams by a periodontist should allow you to preserve what bony support you have left

Question 9

how is treating gum recession different for someone with disproportionately large teeth relative to the gums and mouth? periodontists don't seem capable of helping me even after i had orthodontic treatment.  gum grafts never last for me.

Accepted Answer

Clenching: Could be a sign that you are clenching and or grinding your teeth. You should be evaluated by someone that treats TMJ Dysfunction, a simple night guard will not help with this problem but a properly designed orthotic can help.

Question 10

how much does gum grafting with your own gum tissue cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends: This will vary depending on where you live, how many teeth need grafting, etc.  You should get opinions from two different periodontists.

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Gum recession: which hurts the most post op. a subepithelial connective tissue graft or a free gingival tissue graft also from the palate?

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Can gum recession caused by braces be fixed or healed without grafting?

A member asked:

A free gingival graft for gum recession leaves one with 2 wounds and 14 days to heal. alloderm leaves with 1 wound but heals 2 to 6 mos.choose which?

A member asked:

Some periodontists don't recommend gum grafting despite substantial gum recession on the lingual side. why is this?

A member asked:

I use a soft manual brush with soft stroke, use niteguard, floss. what situation is grafting not an option when there is significant gum recession?

A member asked:

Should i have a general dentist do the pinhole surgical technique? i normally get gum grafts from a periodontist for my constantly receding gums.

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:

I have severely receding gums due to overbrushing-not gumdisease.declined gum grafting.oral health ok.how likely is it i will lose teeth due to this?

A member asked:

How is treating gum recession different for someone with disproportionately large teeth relative to the gums and mouth? periodontists don't seem capable of helping me even after i had orthodontic treatment. gum grafts never last for me.

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How much does gum grafting with your own gum tissue cost?

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