Gum Graft
Gum Graft
Gum Graft Treatment
Personalized planning · Comfortable care
Covers exposed roots · Adds tissue thickness · May reduce sensitivity
Benefits
Gum Graft
A gum graft adds soft tissue to an area where the gums have receded or where additional tissue thickness would improve protection and stability.
Depending on the goal, tissue may come from another area of your mouth or from an approved donor material. The technique is selected for the site and your needs.
What to expect
- Evaluate the tissue: We assess recession, tissue thickness, tooth position, brushing habits, and the health of the gums and bone.
- Select the technique: The graft source and surgical approach are chosen according to the treatment goal and location.
- Place the graft: The tissue is carefully positioned and secured over or beside the area needing support.
- Protect healing: You receive instructions for food, cleaning, activity, and follow-up while the graft integrates.
Why recession matters
Exposed roots can be sensitive and more vulnerable to wear or decay. Recession may also indicate thin tissue or periodontal concerns that need evaluation.
Results depend on healing and habits
Careful cleaning, avoiding tobacco, attending follow-up visits, and correcting traumatic brushing or other contributing factors support the outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where does the graft come from?
It may come from another area of your mouth or from an approved donor material. Your clinician will explain which option is planned.
2. Will the procedure hurt?
The area is numbed during treatment. Temporary soreness afterward is expected and is managed with the instructions provided.
3. How should I clean the area?
Do not brush or floss the surgical site until you are told it is safe. Use the recommended rinses and clean the rest of your mouth gently.
4. Can gums grow back without a graft?
Lost gum tissue generally does not regrow on its own. Other treatments may manage sensitivity or disease, but grafting is used when additional tissue is needed.