How to Restore Receding Lower Gum Tissue with Gum Graft Surgery

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As we get older, receding lower gum tissue becomes increasingly difficult to avoid.

Unfortunately, once receding lower gum tissue appears,

it does not naturally fill back in just because you improve your eating habits or lifestyle.

So if your roots are exposed due to receding lower gum tissue,

do you have no choice but to accept it and live with it?

Not at all.

In cases like this, gum graft surgery, which regenerates the gums, can be an excellent alternative.

In this article, we will take an in-depth look at:

1. The concept of gum graft surgery
2. The types of gum graft surgery
3. How to choose a dental clinic

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Receding lower gum tissue, what is "gum graft surgery"?

Gum graft surgery is a periodontal procedure in which your own strong, healthy gum tissue is harvested

and transplanted to an unhealthy area to help it become healthy again.

The periodontium is usually divided into two parts: bone and gums.

The grafting procedure performed in implant treatment uses hard tissue (calcified tissue)

to fill and regenerate the bone directly,

so it can be considered a completely different procedure from gum graft surgery.

Receding lower gum tissue, what are the 2 types of gum graft surgery? Gum graft surgery is broadly divided into two types depending on the patient’s condition and purpose.

The details are as follows.

Free Gingival Graft (FGG)
✔️ A method that removes firm, strong gum tissue from the palate and grafts it
✔️ Can also be applied when the bone has receded slightly
✔️ Helps change soft gum tissue into a firmer type
✔️ Because the grafted tissue has a different color or texture, it may be somewhat noticeable after surgery

Connective Tissue Graft (CTG)
✔️ A method that harvests and grafts only the inner tissue of the gums
✔️ Blends naturally with the surrounding gum color
✔️ Specialized for covering exposed tooth roots
✔️ If the bone has also receded slightly in the area where the gums have receded, a free gingival graft may be more suitable

The most important period in determining the success of this gum graft surgery is the first 1 to 2 weeks.

During this time, the grafted gum tissue must settle well,

so you should brush carefully and avoid stimulation such as pulling on the graft site with your hand.

Usually, after about 4 to 6 weeks, any remaining discomfort disappears,

and the area where tissue was removed from the palate heals with new tissue and recovers healthily.

Receding lower gum tissue, why is it hard to find a clinic for gum graft surgery?

In fact, even though gum graft surgery is a very useful procedure for patients,

it is difficult to find a place that performs it.

That is because it cannot be applied to all patients,

and it requires a high level of difficulty and delicate manual skill.

The gums have excellent regenerative ability once they have settled well, but handling them is extremely delicate.

If even a single point in the textbook manual is off, it can immediately lead to failure,

so only meticulous technique, like handling a baby, can support successful treatment.

Therefore, if you are worried about receding lower gum tissue,

we recommend carefully checking whether the procedure is performed directly by an experienced specialist with a deep understanding of gum tissue.

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This article was written for those who may be concerned that a specific part of the gums has receded.

If this causes ongoing concern or discomfort, please refer to the content above and

visit a dental clinic that performs gum graft surgery,

receive a diagnosis to see whether you are also a suitable case, and proceed with the treatment that is appropriate for you.

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comments or via Naver Talk Talk. ^^

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