Gum grafting and mucogingival surgery.
Restoring the gum line where recession exposes the root, causes sensitivity, or affects the smile.
Rebuilding lost tissue with biological respect.
When the gum has receded, exposing the root, causing sensitivity, or making a tooth look longer than its neighbour, grafting can rebuild the lost tissue. The technique used depends on the cause of the recession and the aim of treatment: root coverage, thicker gum to prevent further recession, or both.
The choice of technique follows the biological and aesthetic objective, not the other way around.
Gum recession occurs when the gum margin moves away from its original position, leaving part of the tooth root exposed.
It can follow gum disease, over-vigorous toothbrushing, the position of a tooth in the jaw, or a naturally thin gum type. Because the causes differ, so does the right response.
Mild, stable recession is often best monitored rather than treated. Where gum recession is advancing, causing sensitivity, or affecting the appearance of your smile, grafting can restore the lost tissue and protect the tooth over the long term.
Modern techniques are far less invasive than they once were, and treatment is always planned around the individual mouth, with realistic expectations discussed before anything begins. Initial healing usually takes about two weeks; if tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth, that area can feel tender for a week or so.
Matched to the tissue and the goal.
The plan is shaped by tissue thickness, recession pattern, tooth position, hygiene access, and the desired long-term outcome, using the least invasive approach that achieves a stable result.
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Connective tissue grafts
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Free gingival grafts
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Tunnel and coronally advanced flaps
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Biologics and tissue substitutes
When grafting is considered.
A planned, staged pathway.
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Discuss gum recession with a specialist.
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