My dentist recommended i get alloderm gum graft. what is the rate of success for this?

Variable: Some periodontists or dentists use alloderm for a graft. This is a dermal or skin matrix that comes from a human donor.. Alloderm usually only increases the thickness of tissues.. For some dentists this works great. Personally i don't like the material and i don't use it.. I get better results with other techniques like grafting with the patient's own tissues where my success approaches 100%.

High: If the procedure is properly done you should get a high success rate.

High: There are two basic types of grafts - your own tissue and someone else's. When you use your own tissue it heals very well - when you use someone else's, it heals very well also but: it takes longer to heal and is far more delicate and sensitive to trauma. If you have an alloderm or perioderm graft, be sure to follow the post surgical instructions to the letter and it will be fine.

Ask your dentist: There is no way to answer this simply. You need to ask the dentist who will do the procedure what they prefer and why? Ask the dentist why alloderm. Sometimes it has to do with morbidity--how much pain you may have and how long it takes to recover. It is worth a conversation.

Can Be Similar: Both grafting materials can provide very good results. Your choice should depend on your dentist's preference and your specific priorities. Like any choice in medicine/dentistry, there are pros and cons for each, and you have to weigh the options carefully before you decide. Regardless of material, you can get a nice result if your surgeon is experienced and you follow his/her directions.