Are Teeth with Exposed Roots from Gum Recession in Gangdong-gu Okay to Leave Like This?

Hello.

I am the director of Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic.

“My tooth root is exposed,

and it feels sensitive even when I drink cold water.”

Behind this sensitivity, there is often a frightening fact that many people do not know well:

'gum recession.'

Especially when the tooth root becomes exposed and the tooth starts to loosen, patients can become extremely stressed.

Today, through a case in which an untreated gum recession led to a severely loose molar,

I will introduce the implant treatment process with sinus lift surgery.

What Is Gum Recession, the 'Sinkhole' in the Gums? Are Teeth with Exposed Roots from Gum Recession in Gangdong-gu Okay to Leave Like This?

Gum recession is the phenomenon in which the gums slowly sink down toward the tooth root.

It can happen because the gum bone has been lost, poor brushing habits (such as brushing too hard), or problems with the tooth position itself.

As the gum level drops, the tooth root becomes exposed with no protection.

The once-normal-looking gums collapsing downward can be compared to a 'sinkhole' where the ground gives way.

The problem is that gum recession often quietly exposes the roots without pain and dissolves the surrounding bone,

so patients often miss the right time and end up having the tooth extracted.

In the end, bacteria and food get trapped in the gap, accelerating inflammation,

and the bone supporting the tooth collapses, leading to the tooth loosening and falling out.

When Exposed Roots Are Left Untreated, This Is What Happens. <Patient Case> Are Teeth with Exposed Roots from Gum Recession in Gangdong-gu Okay to Leave Like This?

Not long ago, a patient came in saying that the upper right molar was shaking severely.

After looking inside the mouth, the gums had receded far below the old gold crown, leaving the root fully exposed,

and the gums were already red and swollen.

As the gums had receded, food was packed into the empty space between the teeth.

Because the toothbrush cannot easily reach between teeth, leftover food was causing the gums to deteriorate even faster.

The examination showed that the tooth mobility (looseness) had reached grade 3.

What Does Grade 3 Mobility Mean? Are Teeth with Exposed Roots from Gum Recession in Gangdong-gu Okay to Leave Like This?

It means the tooth has not only started to move forward, backward, left, and right, but has also lost support to the point where it can move up and down as well.

In practical terms, the support base of the gum bone has completely collapsed.

The X-ray showed such severe bone loss around the gums that even the surrounding teeth could be at risk, so, regrettably, we decided on an early extraction.

However, because the bone condition was poor due to long-term inflammation, instead of placing the implant right away,

we decided to wait until the bone became clean and stable, and then perform sinus lift surgery.

"I heard it’s hard if an implant is placed incorrectly... Will it really be okay?" Are Teeth with Exposed Roots from Gum Recession in Gangdong-gu Okay to Leave Like This?

This is the part patients worry about most before surgery.

We provide very detailed instructions on the precautions for the day of surgery.

The contents may be frightening because they include serious matters, but we explain everything honestly,

because the patient needs to know exactly what to expect so that they can prepare more thoroughly. ^^

Especially when sinus lift surgery is performed together, very rarely, symptoms of rhinitis may appear.

Rather than irresponsibly saying, "Nothing will happen,"

I believe it is the duty of a doctor to promise, "We will perform the surgery using the safest system possible to prevent side effects."

So before surgery, we carefully identify the positions of the nerve canal and the maxillary sinus through a detailed CT scan,

and we also perform CT imaging during the procedure to ensure accurate placement.

That is why some patients sometimes feel uncomfortable during surgery and ask, "Why do you keep taking pictures?" ^^;;

But there is only one reason we repeatedly take pictures during surgery.

It is to make sure that there is not even a 0.1 mm error, and to confirm in real time whether the implant has been safely placed in the planned position.

Even if it is a little uncomfortable, we would appreciate it if you trust the careful confirmation process for the safest result. ^^

Treatment Results Are Teeth with Exposed Roots from Gum Recession in Gangdong-gu Okay to Leave Like This?

After confirming that the bone had stabilized following extraction,

we safely placed the implant together with bone grafting through sinus lift surgery.

It looks like the bone graft was placed very neatly, even in the photo, right?

Three months later, after confirming that the implant and bone had completely integrated, we finished the treatment by placing a zirconia prosthesis.

The longer gum recession is left untreated, the more difficult the treatment becomes.

Of course, replacing every tooth with implants is not always the answer,

but if accurate diagnosis and a safe system are in place, it is fully possible to regain the joy of chewing that was lost.

Before a small problem grows into a much bigger one, we will think together about the most honest and safest way to protect your precious teeth.

Thank you for reading this long post today. ^^

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| This post was written directly by Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. The information provided is for reference only, and for symptom assessment and accurate management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve risks depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please decide after sufficient consultation with the medical staff in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |