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Can I Have A Traditional Connective Tissue Graft To Cover Exposed Roots, After Having A Pinhole Technique Periodontal Surgery?
Question: Can I have a traditional connective tissue graft to cover exposed roots, after having a pinhole technique periodontal surgery and not being happy with the amount of root coverage I got?
the first photo i uploaded was a "before" pinhole surgery photo, and the second photo was an "after" photo, in which I feel like it looks like i lost some root coverage on some of the teeth, particularly the canine
the first photo i uploaded was a "before" pinhole surgery photo, and the second photo was an "after" photo, in which I feel like it looks like i lost some root coverage on some of the teeth, particularly the canine
Brief Answer:
Soft tissue graft can be helpful in treating recession.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well, for large areas of root exposure due to gum recession you can opt for connective tissue graft.
This is a common procedure done for gum recessions.
From the pictures it looks like you can go for graft procedure.
But I would suggest you to consult a Periodontist and get checked.
A clinical examination and an x ray can be done.
First of all infection can be completely treated with antibiotics and a deep scaling and then if the condition is favorable then grafts can be placed.
Consult a Specialist that is a Periodontist and get examined.
Please let me know if you have more queries.
Regards.
Soft tissue graft can be helpful in treating recession.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well, for large areas of root exposure due to gum recession you can opt for connective tissue graft.
This is a common procedure done for gum recessions.
From the pictures it looks like you can go for graft procedure.
But I would suggest you to consult a Periodontist and get checked.
A clinical examination and an x ray can be done.
First of all infection can be completely treated with antibiotics and a deep scaling and then if the condition is favorable then grafts can be placed.
Consult a Specialist that is a Periodontist and get examined.
Please let me know if you have more queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thank you so much for your time and detailed response. I just wanted to clarify that already having the pinhole surgery done to the gums does not make it so that I cannot have an additional connective tissue graft surgery after having the pinhole surgery and not being satisfied with the results?
Brief Answer:
Conventional gun graft can be attempted.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Although pinhole gum graft is a lesser invasive technique and has good outcomes but in case if it does not give you appropriate results then you can opt for conventional gum graft procedure.
Consult with a Periodontist and get checked..
Regards.
Conventional gun graft can be attempted.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Although pinhole gum graft is a lesser invasive technique and has good outcomes but in case if it does not give you appropriate results then you can opt for conventional gum graft procedure.
Consult with a Periodontist and get checked..
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
thank you for your kindness! I really appreciate your time
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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