What is gum grafting and how is its recovery period?

What is gum grafting and how is its recovery period?

Dr. Nazi Banianian
Dr. Nazi Banianian
Tehran
In many people who suffer from gingivitis due to gum disease, gum grafting is necessary... because gradually the roots of the teeth are seriously damaged due to gingivitis.... Gum grafting is performed by a gum specialist who uses the tissue of the roof of the mouth to graft the atrophied part of the gum. From the tissue of the roof of the mouth It is also used for gum grafting and to compensate for receding gums.. If gingivitis is not treated, parts of the tooth root will be exposed.. The root of the tooth is also done during the grafting... This disease is of course the opposite of the problem of some people with a gummy smile... Beauty has many advantages, the most important of which is better access to the tooth for scaling... Types of gum grafting There are different types of gum grafts, and after the necessary examinations and tests, the gum specialist will determine which method is right for you... The types of grafts are listed below: **Free**: This type of graft is often used for those who have thin gums.. Therefore, to prevent the problem of gingivitis, additional tissue is grafted to the gum.. In this graft, the tissue of the roof of the mouth is also used to strengthen the gum tissue.... In this method, a small gap is created in the roof of the mouth and a part of the underlying tissue of the mouth is replaced by the tissue.. Gum for grafting... After removing the tissue from the roof of the mouth, the created gap is also sutured. Treatment for analysis It is the gum.... **Other sources:** Sometimes the connective tissue or stem is not used for transplantation.. If the specialist diagnoses the operation through clinical examinations, gum surgery must be performed.... For gum transplant surgery, the surgical site must first be numbed by injecting an anesthetic so that the patient does not feel pain during the operation.... After that, the excess part of the gum that reaches the gum is removed... It is not the same... Depending on the expertise and ability of the surgeon and the severity of the disease, one of the following methods can be used: chose: 1....Using tissue from the roof of the mouth, which is the most common method for transplantation....2.... The use of the patient's blood, in which the desired tissue is separated from the person's blood by putting it in a centrifuge, and is used for the surgical site.... This tissue helps a lot to speed up the person's healing process.... 3.... The use of gum from another person can be for a transplant or an artificial animal. which can be used several times... the feeling of pain during gum grafting... the patient does not feel pain during surgery in the gum area... anesthesia... so the patient will not be worried... of course, in some cases, this operation is also performed with mild anesthesia... after the operation and removal of anesthesia, the person may feel a little pain or discomfort in the gums... to prevent this issue, painkillers are prescribed for the patient.... keep in mind that to remove the stitches and check the health of the gums, after action Go to the dentist again... The period of recovery of the gum after the operation is about one to two weeks, during which you can use dental floss and toothbrush... It will be achieved gradually... Important points that you must fully observe during the recovery period: - Avoiding eating hot and hard foods in the first days after surgery - Using soft foods to prevent damage to the surgical site - Using mouthwash to prevent the accumulation of bacteria and infection - Avoid brushing and flossing in the first days after surgery - Avoiding heavy physical activities in the first days after the operation - Avoiding smoking and alcoholic beverages Pain management after gum grafting After the anesthesia wears off, the patient may feel pain in the surgical area. Of course, the amount of pain depends on the person's physical condition. The recovery period after surgery is about one to two weeks.. During this time, there are recommendations to prevent long-term complications that the patient must follow carefully.. After that, it takes a month to fully recover.... During this period, following oral and dental hygiene tips, following a proper diet, avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol may cause problems in a person. It also increases the length of the recovery period, and the person will return to his previous routine later.... Does gum grafting have any side effects?... Gum grafting, like all treatment methods, can be associated with side effects... The most important of these complications are the following: **Pain and Bleeding:** In order to prevent these cases, the surgeon will prescribe advice and medication, following which you can go through a pain-free recovery period.. **Suture loosening:** In such a situation, the gums may swell, which is the body's natural reaction to support the bone and supply blood to the damaged area. From the recovery period, a person may feel roughness in the surgical area.... This is a normal thing.... To fix it, if the person feels uncomfortable, the gum can be used to beautify this area.... Is it really necessary to do a gum transplant? It is up to the specialist to determine whether the treatment of the gums is surgical or alternative treatment methods... But if surgery is diagnosed, there is no other way to save the tooth... In some cases, a person may postpone this treatment method for any reason... Tooth extraction in a situation where the problem of gum inflammation has progressed and the root of the tooth has been damaged... and tooth loss is one of the worst complications of postponing the transplant procedure... In addition to the complications of delaying the treatment, it can also cause cardiovascular problems for the person... Time reference To the dentist after the gum transplant... about a week after the surgery, the person should go to the dentist to remove the stitches and examine the condition of the gums... After that, there is no need to do an annual examination by the dentists... the occurrence of problems and their severity... But in cases where problems such as swelling, bruising, severe pain, fever and infection, continuous bleeding occur after the surgery, the person should immediately see a specialist.... Who are the candidates for gum transplant? Gum transplant surgery is mainly prescribed for those who have lost their oral and dental health for various reasons. If the patient consults a specialist doctor in the early stages of the disease, the development of gingivitis can be prevented.. But if this problem occurs, the surgeon is forced to perform a transplant operation... turning into tartar and tooth decay can cause this to end up in the tooth tissue in more advanced stages... get lost... cost of gum transplant One of the most important questions that patients want to know before the operation is the cost of this operation. The cost of the transplant operation is generally not a fixed figure and depends on various factors, including insurance coverage of this type of treatment, the surgeon's salary, side costs, the geographic location of the dental clinic, and also side treatments during the operation.

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