What Should We Know About Gingival Plastic Surgery?

31 August 2023

The healthy shape and color of the gums, an integral part of a charming smile, is of great importance in modern aesthetic dentistry. There are frequent clinical cases when the gums around the patient's teeth are of uneven shape or height, and because of this, the teeth appear to be of different sizes. At this time, the symmetry of the patient's mouth is broken, and the smile is accordingly unaesthetic.

If the patient's gums cover the tooth too much or too little, dentists generally recommend gum reshaping through surgery. Gingivoplasty is a less invasive surgical operation that provides the desired aesthetic result for the patient. Along with the visual effect, the impact of the change in the shape of the gums on the general health of the gums and teeth is no less important - correctly positioned gums protect the teeth from the effects of environmental factors, and on the contrary, in case of incorrect positioning, the risk of tooth damage increases.

When the patient has unevenly sized gums and correction of the gum tissue is required, the excess part is removed using local anesthesia. When changing the contour, the surgeon-dentist can use both a laser device and resection (complete or partial excision of the diseased tissue using a surgical scalpel). The post-operative period lasts several weeks, the patient is recommended to follow the prescription given by the dentist. In the case of proper treatment, the rehabilitation process is painless and the patient does not complain of acute pain in the oral cavity, when eating or drinking.

"Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Clinic" is also often addressed by patients who are not worried about excess gum tissue and its visual aspect, but on the contrary, "deficiency" of gum tissue. There are often such cases when the main problem of the patient is its distention and the discomfort caused by it. Gum recession refers to the gradual upward movement of the gum and exposure of the root. The gum tissue no longer covers the root, which in turn makes the tooth visually longer and unaesthetic. Gingival recession is a fairly common disease in both young and middle-aged patients. The process develops slowly and painlessly.

What Causes Gum Recession?

The causes of gum recession are quite diverse and are mostly individual for each patient. The most common causes of gum recession are:

• periodontal diseases;
• Genetics - Some people are genetically predisposed to having thin gums, which makes them prone to recession;
• Removable denture brackets may traumatize abutment teeth and cause recession;
• There are natural stretch marks on the lips. Sometimes, the gums are genetically positioned in relation to the teeth in such a way that when talking and eating, they constantly pull the gum tissue, which provokes recession;
• smoking and any kind of tobacco;
• Rough, intense and forceful grinding of teeth;
• poor oral hygiene and accumulated bacterial plaque (tartar);
• Gum recession is also common in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment (straightening teeth with braces).

What Causes Gum Tissue To Grow?

Gum growth can be caused by many reasons, but it is worth noting that it is known as a side effect of taking some medications for a long time. Such drugs are: immunosuppressants, calcium channel blockers and anticonvulsants. Also, the gingival tissue may not show any pathology, and the crowns may only visually appear short and asymmetrical. In such cases, the clinical diagnosis is a disruption of the normal process of tooth extraction, which does not harm the general health of the human body, and for aesthetic purposes, this problem can be solved,

Experienced and qualified doctors of "Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Dental Clinic" will help you maintain oral health and with a little cosmetic intervention, say goodbye to problems related to gums forever. In our clinic, they will answer all your questions and help you get the desired result as quickly and comfortably as possible and enjoy a charming smile.