Periodontal Plastic Surgery - Framework for the Perfect Smile

Improve Your Smile with Periodontal Procedures

Periodontal procedures are available to lay the groundwork for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and/or to improve the esthetics of your gum line.

Soft Tissue Grafts

Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Perhaps you wish to enhance your smile by covering one or more of these roots that make your teeth appear too long. Or, maybe you're not bothered by the appearance, but the exposed roots are sensitive to one or more of the following: sweets, cold air, brushing, hot or cold foods and liquids. Soft tissue grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue which is absent due to excessive gingival recession.

Benefits of soft tissue grafts

A soft tissue graft can reduce further recession and bone loss. In some cases, it can cover exposed roots to protect them from decay; this may reduce tooth sensitivity and improve the esthetics of your smile.