ThePeriodontal disease is a very common condition that affects the gums and that you can haveSerious consequences as theLoss of teeth. To prevent this from happening, there is currently aDental specialty call periodontology which is responsible for theDiagnosis and treatment of thegum disease as thegingivitis or theperiodontitis.
Although the ideal is to prevent this type of condition by taking care of our gums, sometimes it is too late and it is essential toDental intervention. This is the case of theMucongigival surgery. We tell you in detail what the following lines consist of.
What is mucogingival surgery??
TheMucogingival surgery is one of the most common interventions forTake care of the appearance and health of the gums. It is a concept that encompassesDifferent procedures and techniques, all of them not very aggressive and capable of achieving important changes at an aesthetic level.
When is mucogingival surgery indicated??
Mucogingival surgery is used in the treatment of periodontal diseases such as gingivitis, when the swollen gum covers part of the tooth o, On the contrary, when it has retracted and exposes part of the root of the tooth.
Mucogingival surgery is also recommendedto promote bone resorption after extraction or inCases of severely affected teeth from tobacco use or due to poor hygiene.
What types of mucogingival surgery can be performed??
Depending on whether there is gum recession or if it has covered part of the tooth that should be visible, one technique or another is used. In the first case, the following are usually carried out:Interventions:
- Free gingival grafting
- It consists of removing a part of the mucosa of the palate to place it on the roots of the exposed teeth. The fabric is sewn with stitches and, over time, Heals.
- Connective tissue free graft
- In this technique, connective tissue is reimplanted and covered with the receding gum itself. It is an intervention that favors blood flow and healing, although it is not highly recommended in very advanced cases of gum recession.
- Pedicled flaps (translation)
- In this case, the flap is not completely removed, but it hangs from the area of the palate closest to the area where it should be placed. This technique can only be applied in cases where the teeth that need the graft are close to the roof of the mouth, usually molars.
When, on the contrary, what is needed is to remove part of the gum, The following technique is used:
- Gingival recontouring
- With the help of the laser, Excess gum that may have covered part of the tooth is removed. It is used in cases where a lot of gum is visible when smiling.
If you want to know more about the Mucogingival surgery or you are experiencing any problems with your oral health, in MARSO Dental Clinic We can help you.