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A member asked:
Can you get a dental skin graft?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Possibly.: By dental skin i assume you mean gum tissue. Gum tissue grafts are sometimes performed by periodontists (gum specialists) when the situation warrants it.
Answered 3/9/2015
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Yes: Periodontal grafts are done routinely...The gum tissue is harvested from one area of your mouth and transplanted to the area where it is needed. Skin itself (as in the skin on your arm or face) is not used for perio grafting.
Answered 11/23/2014
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Yes: Soft tissue grafts(gum) are routinely performed by periodontists when indicated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Gum grafts: Gum (not skin) grafts are a common procedure used by periodontists to cover exposed roots of teeth usually caused by gingival recession.
Answered 3/21/2014
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