Newtis Gum Grafting✨ Gum Recession: Protecting Tooth Roots and Improving Aesthetics / Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic

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Today, we’re bringing you a topic that may be helpful for those whose gums have receded and whose tooth roots are exposed,

making them feel self-conscious even when they smile!

Newtis Gum Grafting

If your teeth have started to feel sensitive over time, or if, due to gum disease or after prosthetic treatment, you’ve become hesitant to smile broadly because of exposed tooth roots,

Newtis gum grafting may be worth considering.

Gums naturally recede as we age, but improper brushing habits or gum disease can accelerate this process, and once recession occurs, it is difficult to restore.

However, if the cause is identified and appropriate treatment is provided, then, after examination, if Newtis gum grafting is deemed possible, your smile can be improved again.

Newtis Gum Grafting Procedure

How is Newtis gum grafting performed, and how long does the treatment take?

The surgery takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, but depending on the degree of recession in the graft site, it may take longer.

The detailed gum grafting procedure is as follows.

✅ Examination and Diagnosis

Before the actual gum grafting, the gum condition is carefully examined to determine whether gum grafting is necessary and whether it is possible.

After confirming the degree of gum recession, as well as gum thickness and overall health, the decision can be made whether to proceed with grafting.

✅ Splint Molding

Once surgery is decided, a splint is made to protect the palate, where the graft tissue will be harvested during surgery.

Wearing the splint helps prevent external irritation and applies pressure to the palate, which helps with hemostasis.

✅ Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is administered at the surgical site and the palate area from which the gum tissue will be harvested.

✅ Disinfection of the Surgical Site

To prevent infection in the oral cavity, the surgical site is disinfected with an oral antiseptic solution.

✅ Harvesting the Graft Tissue

Based on the planned treatment, an appropriately sized piece of gum tissue is harvested from the palate.

✅ Fixation and Suturing of the Graft Tissue

The harvested gum tissue is placed at the graft site and securely fixed using special sutures. It is then carefully stitched.

✅ Hemostasis and Placement of Protective Pad

Once suturing is complete, a special protective pad is applied to help prevent bleeding at the graft site and palate.

At our clinic, we use a Taper Membrane or OraAid (an absorbent adhesive wound dressing).

✅ Recovery and Care

After surgery, recovery is carried out according to the care instructions provided, and stitches are removed about two weeks later. After that, follow-up examinations are conducted every month and every three months to check the healing process.

What should you keep in mind after surgery?

For the best results after surgery, you should keep the precautions in mind along with smooth recovery.

✅ Swelling and Pain

Swelling or pain may occur after surgery. Cold compresses for about 2 days can help reduce them.

✅ Eating

To support recovery, avoid putting strain on the surgical area. For about a week, avoid hot or irritating foods and eat soft foods instead.

✅ Alcohol / Smoking

Avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 2 weeks. These slow down recovery.

✅ Brushing

When brushing your teeth, do so gently while avoiding the surgical area, and if necessary, use the mouth rinse recommended by the clinic for oral hygiene.

✅ Exercise / Bathing

Because of the risk of bleeding due to increased blood pressure, for about a week after surgery, avoid strenuous exercise and hot baths, and limit yourself to a lukewarm shower.

✅ Keep Your Dental Follow-up Appointments

Keep your follow-up appointments to check your condition after surgery, and once your recovery status has been assessed, receive appropriate measures based on the situation.

Newtis Gum Grafting

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does recovery take after gum grafting?

Stitches are removed 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. After that, it takes about 1 to 2 months for full recovery.

Q. How many visits are needed in total for gum grafting?

Examination, gum grafting surgery, stitch removal after surgery, and regular follow-up visits to check the recovery process are necessary, so you need to visit at least 4 to 5 times.

(This may increase depending on the patient’s condition and schedule.)

Q. Some of my gums look white after gum grafting.

During recovery, the epithelium of the grafted tissue may sometimes appear partially white. This is part of the normal healing process, so there is no need for major concern.

Q. How does the palate heal?

The palate area where the gum tissue was removed heals quickly, and it takes about 3 weeks for it to recover normally.

Today, we learned about Newtis gum grafting, one of the integrated anterior tooth treatments in Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic’s Newtis Solution.

Gum grafting is not simply for cosmetic purposes; it is one of the important treatments for protecting and preventing oral health problems.

If you have noticed warning signs in your gum health due to improper brushing methods or gum disease, it is best to visit as soon as possible and take action before considering gum grafting.

It is Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic’s greatest wish that you protect and prevent oral health problems through regular checkups.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments at any time!

Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic Integrated anterior tooth treatment, Newtis

This is an integrated anterior tooth treatment that covers everything from treatment for tooth discoloration, to gum grafting, tooth shaping, gum contouring, teeth whitening, gum whitening, front tooth resin treatment, orthodontics, and Newtis Lami.

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