Gum Recession Treatment in Dubai
Gum Recessions are a segue to Bone Loss
Gum recession is a common dental problem that occurs when the gums naturally peel away from the teeth, exposing the root below. These recessions pave the way for numerous gum disorders, such as periodontitis or gingivitis.
Keeping a happy and healthy smile requires the preservation of your gum line. Hence, here at Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, our team of skilled periodontists and gum specialists can provide you with the best gum recession treatments in Dubai.
Symptoms of Gum Recession
- Discomfort or pain along your gum line
- Teeth sensitivity to hot and cold food
- Sensitivity when flossing and brushing your teeth
- Tooth loss or decreased tooth mobility
- Sensitivity during dental cleanings
Causes of Gum Recession
- Some people may genetically be prone to thin gum tissues
- Lip and Tongue piercings are an important factor in gum recessions
- Smoking or chewing tobacco can expose your tooth roots more vividly
- Past traumas or injuries to your gum tissues
- Misalignment of the teeth caused by shifting, or an overcrowded mouth
- Dental plaque or the build-up of tartar
- Aggressive brushing of the teeth
- Other periodontal diseases like Gingivitis
Benefits of Gum Graft Surgery
- Stop gum recessions from causing further damage to your oral health
- Helps to reduce teeth sensitivity issues
- Permanently covers exposed root surfaces, thus restoring good health for the gum line
- Gum grafts help produce a symmetrical gum line, thus enhancing the appearance of the teeth
Types of Gum Graft Surgeries
Connective tissue grafts
Tissue is removed from the roof of the mouth by making a flap. It is then stitched onto the gum tissue, to cover the exposed tooth rot. Once the receding gum is covered, the flap on the roof of the mouth is stitched and closed.
Free gingival grafts
This technique is used on patients who have a thin gum line. Here, the tissue is removed directly from the top layer of tissue present on the mouth’s roof. It is then stitched over the existing gum area.
Pedicle grafts
This type of gum graft surgery is usually performed on patients who have a lot of gum tissue growing near their exposed tooth. Here, the dentist will create a tissue flap parallel to the recession site and use it to cover the receding gum tissues.
Our dentists In Dubai
Dr. Amir Hadjhamou
Specialist in Prosthodontics, Aesthetic Dentistry
Dr. Khalid Aldabbas
General Dentist, Specialist in Aesthetic Dentistry
Dr. Margarida O’Neill
General Dentist & Implantologist
Portugal
Dr. Mayssa Kalouche
Specialist in Prosthodontics & General Dentistry
Dr. Nithin Shenoy
Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implantologist, India
Dr. Oleksandr Chyryk
General Dentist, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Ukraine
Dr. Mauricio Gomes Taborda
Implantologist & Periodontist
Brazil
Procedure for Gum Recession Treatment
Examination of Gum Health
Initially, our periodontists will evaluate the condition of your gums and the degree of recession surrounding your teeth before devising a viable surgical treatment plan.
Administering Local Anaesthesia
When a suitable surgical treatment plan for your gum recession has been decided, your gums and teeth area is then numbed by local anaesthesia.
Site Preparation
Now, the periodontist will make a small incision in your gums to create a small flap. During this process, the dental hygienist will clean your teeth roots thoroughly.
Harvesting the Gum Graft
Next, the dental surgeon will make a second incision on the roof of your mouth and cut off a small portion of the inner tissue. The outer layer remains untouched.
Placement of the Gum Graft
Here, the periodontal surgeon then implants the gum graft over the exposed tooth roots in the area of the recession.
Reposition & Suturing
Finally, the surgeon repositions your gum tissue and stitches it into place using dissolving dental sutures, which can easily fall out on their own.
FAQs
Most frequently asked questions
The treatment costs depend solely on the type of gum recession or dental condition of a person. For instance, if your recession is only mild, then you can easily opt for several affordable non-surgical treatment options like antibiotics, dental bonding, or orthodontics. But, if the recession has led you to a severe case of gum disease, then you may require surgery, which can be a little more expensive than the former pick.
It depends on the type of gum recessions you have. Case in point, if you have gum recession because of tooth loss and are seeking to get a dental implant, then you may need bone grafting surgery to support this procedure. However, if you are faced with severe cases of gum recessions such as periodontitis, then you may require gum graft surgery.
yes, the restoration of your perfect smile can easily be done using cosmetic dentistry. Our cosmetic dentists will help solve your gum issues by delivering quality cosmetic treatments for the same such as gum veneers and gum contouring.
Yes. Poorly fitting and low-quality dentures may be one of the main causes of gum recessions, particularly when it happens quickly. Our dental experts can assist you in redesigning better-quality dentures utilizing our cutting-edge in-house laboratory, giving you the stunning smile, you deserve.
Gum grafting surgery normally requires two weeks of recuperation. But until the graft site is fully healed, it is advised that the patient adheres to the periodontist’s detailed aftercare instructions such as upkeeping good oral hygiene and continuing with regular follow-ups.
Gum grafting helps you to recover your gum health and prevent bone loss. Other benefits to the same also include reduced risk for gum diseases, decreased risk of cavities and tooth decay, improvement in the appearance of your smile, and reduced teeth sensitivity issues.
Surgical Treatments involves gum grafting surgeries. Under non-surgical treatments, you will be provided with topical antibiotics, orthodontics (braces), and even dental bonding to cure your receding gums. However, for severe cases, our dentists recommend surgical procedures.
