SOFT TISSUE "GUM" GRAFT



This patient presented with localised gum recession after orthodontic treatment (braces). This can cause extreme sensitive teeth.

Root covering graft (also called connective tissue graft) is placed over the root to cover the already exposed root surface.

The aim is to increase the amounted of attached tissue and stop the progression of gum recession.

Occasionally, the quality of the gums surrounding the tooth is inadequate to resist normal function. When this occurs, another type of periodontal plastic surgery may be necessary. This procedure is called a gingival graft where the donor tissue is obtained and then transplanted to the area around the tooth. The result is an improvement in the quality of new tissue which would now be more resistant to future recession

The success rate of this procedure is variable depending on the shape and extent of the recession. Healing will be compromised with smokers.