When we talk about periodontal plastic surgery we mean all the operations on the tissues around the teeth, ie the gums and mucosa, which aim to improve the aesthetic and functionality of the tooth.
The appearance of a wider band of gums than normal when smiling is called a gummy smile and often creates an aesthetic problem that affects the patient psychologically. The Periodontist can, with relatively simple and painless surgery, rectify this problem and give the patient the aesthetics that will make him / her comfortable.
Gum recession and the exposure of a part of the root surface is not only a cosmetic problem, but also sometimes a functional one, since the exposed areas are in pain when in contact with the cold. It is usually due to the use of a hard toothbrush or tooth brushing with excessive pressure. The coverage of the root is performed by the use of gingival grafts taken from patient's palate or by synthetic grafts
Procedure aimed at increasing the height of the tooth crown either for aesthetic reasons (see gummy smile) or for the purpose of tooth restoration. It is considered necessary procedure when e.g. the decay in a tooth has expanded beneath the gums and the dentist cannot achieve its total removal or when the tooth crown is short and the hold of a cup is impossible.
Frenum removal is indicated in cases where, due to its size, causes problems in the oral hygiene of the area or interferes with the completion of an orthodontic treatment, in particular the closure of the upper central areas.
Surgical procedure applied in cases where we have enlarged gums (gingival hyperplasia) due to inflammation or use of medication (antihypertensive etc.).
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