Gingival graft
in Iran

Different Types of Gum Tissue Graft Surgery

In gingival graft surgery, a piece of healthy tissue from the patient’s mouth is removed and replaced to cover the exposed part of the root. Gum graft surgery is performed in three different ways, and you will learn more about each of these methods in the following. At the beginning of the surgery, the periodontist prepares the patient for surgery with general anesthesia, and then according to the dentist’s diagnosis and the patient’s needs, one of the gingival graft methods described below is selected and performed.

1. Connective Tissue Transplantation

 In connective tissue transplantation, which is the most common method of gingival transplantation, the periodontist (dentist) first cuts a piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth by creating a flap (a mass of the roof tissue of the mouth that is surgically removed and transplanted to the other part of the mouth) under the roof of the mouth, cutting a piece of the roof tissue of the mouth and stitching it on the damaged gums.

2. Pedicle Transplant (Lateral Transplant)

 In pediatric transplantation, the periodontist transfers a mass of tissue from the area adjacent to the gingival recess to the retracting part of the gingival tissue. This covers the part of the gingival tissue that is receding. In this method, instead of the tissue needed for gingival transplantation to be taken from another part of the mouth, the gingival trough will be covered with local tissue (indented tissue). So to do this, the dentist needs a lot of healthy tissue along with gingival troughs. This type of gingival graft is usually the most successful method of gingival transplantation because in this way the blood flow is not cut off in any part of the mouth.

3.Free Gingival Transplantation

In this method, a small piece of the roof tissue of the mouth is first removed and transplanted into the part of the gum that needs this tissue. This type of gingival graft is mostly performed for people with thin gum tissue to prevent further gingival retraction.

Who is an ideal candidate for gum tissue graft surgery?

In general, several groups of people can use gingival graft surgery to treat gingival resorption and be a good candidate for this operation. Elderly people, people with gum disease such as gingivitis, people with damaged gums, and people with gum disease who have a bacterial infection are not good candidates for gum graft surgery.

Gum Graft Surgery Post-Operative Care

After gingival graft surgery, the patient should avoid eating hot and stiff foods that irritate the transplant site for the first one to two weeks of recovery, and consume most soft and cold foods so as not to damage the gum transplant. boiled eggs, cooked vegetables, or ice cream can be a good option. The dentist recommends using an antimicrobial mouthwash for a few weeks after the gum graft surgery to prevent infection, plaque buildup, and other problems. In addition, the patient will not be able to brush or floss the area around the gingival graft until the gingival graft has healed; This opens the gingival graft wound and causes an infection in this area. One to two weeks after gingival surgery, the patient recovers completely; But sometimes it can take a month or even longer for a patient to fully recover, depending on the patient’s overall health and post-surgery care during the recovery period.

Gum Graft Surgery in Iran

A gingival graft is one of the easiest dental surgeries in Iran performed by the best Iranian periodontists. Our valued colleagues of Amitis Dental Clinic have the utmost scientific capability, so they always offer the best treatment to their patients, which ultimately brings very high success and patient satisfaction. The experienced staff of Amtis Dental Clinic always performs medical and cosmetic dental services with the highest quality and best prices for their patients to give you a more beautiful and healthier smile.

Concluding Remarks

Gingival grafts can be considered as one of the simple and fast surgeries; Because the patient can leave the dentist’s office as soon as the surgery is over and return home. When the gums are retracting and decaying, the dentist recommends gingival graft surgery. Following gingival resorption, the root of the tooth is exposed; Therefore, teeth are more prone to decay and wear and will also be more sensitive to the temperature of food and beverages. Gingival graft surgery does not require the patient to eat or drink anything or change their diet on the day before surgery, But the patient must seek help from a friend or relative to return home; Because it is dangerous for the patient to drive immediately after gingival graft surgery.