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1. WHAT IS GUM PLASTIC SURGERY?
Gum contouring surgery is a field of periodontics. Gum contouring is the optimal method to bring a complete smile to people with aesthetic defects in the gum area. Gum contouring surgery helps the dental arch become more beautiful, bringing a confident and radiant smile.
If the gums of the teeth recede and there is no timely treatment, it will affect the ability to eat and chew. Over time, the teeth can become loose and fall out.
At the same time, receding gums expose the dentin, which is an ideal condition for food particles to stick to the teeth, creating conditions for harmful bacteria to grow and develop, causing other oral diseases such as gingivitis, pulpitis, periodontitis, etc….
2. CASES INDICATED FOR GUM PLASTIC SURGERY
Healthy and normal gums are firm, bright pink, and hug the tooth’s neck. However , not everyone has healthy gums. In case of gum problems, the defect will directly affect the aesthetics of the face and smile.
Some cases are indicated for gum plastic surgery such as:
- People with receding gums, exposed tooth roots, causing loss of aesthetics and affecting tooth function.
- People with gums that are too long, covering the length of the teeth, causing a gummy smile.
- People with diseases such as periodontitis cause serious gum damage.
- Case of gum regeneration for implant placement and porcelain crowns.
3. BENEFITS OF GUM PLASTIC SURGERY
Cleans and reduces periodontal pockets
Gum surgery is a way to remove the periodontal pockets that form during severe periodontal disease due to bacteria clinging to the teeth, destroying the cells that surround them and causing gum pain. avoid potential pathogens.
Restoration of bone loss
In cases of long-term tooth loss, bone loss and gum shrinkage will occur. When performing gum surgery, the doctor will prescribe bone grafting to level uneven bone areas. This can help restore dental implants better when the bone has stabilized.
Regenerate and revive cells
Gum surgery will help regenerate damaged and lost bone and cells, while also providing support and making teeth stronger.
Create aesthetics for teeth
Gum surgery also helps facilitate dental treatment. In the case of gummy smile treatment, it will help lengthen the tooth crown, balance the teeth and gums, and increase the aesthetics of the smile.
4. GUM PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURE
- Step 1: Dental examination, X-ray and treatment plan
The doctor will examine and check the patient’s current oral health. Combined with X-ray to accurately assess the condition, provide a suitable treatment regimen and bring the highest efficiency.
- Step 2: Oral hygiene and disinfection
The doctor will clean the patient’s teeth to ensure that bacteria do not enter during gum surgery.
- Step 3: Anesthesia injection
To avoid the patient feeling sore, painful, uncomfortable… the doctor will inject anesthesia so that the patient can feel comfortable during the gum shaping process.
- Step 3: Perform gum contouring surgery
Each customer will have a separate treatment plan, corresponding to the condition and pathology. Based on the previously given treatment plan, the doctor will perform gum plastic surgery.
- Step 4: Check the results
After gum surgery, the doctor will check and evaluate the aesthetics and balance between the gums and teeth to ensure the most beautiful smile for customers.
- Step 5: Post-operative care instructions
After checking the stability and bleeding level of the surgical wound, the doctor will instruct on how to care for the wound at home, prescribe pain medication, schedule a follow-up appointment, etc. The patient needs to follow the instructions to achieve the best results.
