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A member asked:
Some periodontists don't recommend gum grafting despite substantial gum recession on the lingual side. why is this?
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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.
Answered 11/26/2016
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