Gum Transplant

Are you suffering from severe gum recession? Are your gums receding and the root of your tooth exposed more? Do you feel pain while eating or drinking? Gum transplantation is necessary to repair your exposed tooth and protect it from loss.
What is that ?
A gum transplant, also called a gum graft, is a type of dental surgery performed to correct the effects of receding gums.

It is a rapid intervention during which your periodontist at Clinique Targa replaces damaged gum tissue with healthy tissue. There are a lot of gum transplant options, periodontitis will give you recommendations according to your needs.
The periodontist will discuss with you the options and recommendations of the transplant according to your needs.

There are three types of gum transplants:

Free gum graft: Your periodontist removes a small piece of tissue from your mouth and sticks it to the area that needs gum tissue.

Connective tissue transplant: Your periodontist opens a small flap in your mouth and removes a piece of connective tissue under the top layer of gum tissue.

Pedicle (lateral) graft: Your periodontist moves the gum tissue to cover the area of ​​recessed gum tissue.

Supported

Usually, the gum graft is done under local anesthesia to numb the area in question. Depending on your needs, the periodontist will perform one of the following types of gum grafts: connective tissue graft, free gum graft or pedicle gum graft.

Results

Gum transplantation provides a better smile while protecting exposed teeth from damage. You can go home the same day as the procedure. However, it is advisable to eat soft and cold foods during the recovery period so as not to irritate the graft. Among the foods to be favored: yoghurts, eggs, cheeses, cooked vegetables … Your periodontist will also recommend that you use an antibacterial mouthwash to prevent any infection and avoid brushing or flossing in your teeth. this zone. Sport and any strenuous activity should also be banned until recovery.

Here is a list of the right foods to eat during the recovery period:

• Eggs, especially scrambled or boiled
• Yogurt
• Tender vegetables
• Ice cream
• And all other soft and easy to chew foods.

Do not participate in strenuous activity or sports until your doctor tells you it is okay to do so.