What are soft tissue surgeries?
The soft tissues inside the mouth often require soft tissue surgeries to reshape or restore tissues around teeth or implants. Soft tissue surgery can include augmentation, reduction, or reshaping. Oral soft tissue surgery aims to restore and maintain attractive and healthy tissues. For more info on the subject, click the link.
What are the benefits of soft tissue grafting?
Soft tissue grafts cover the exposed root, minimize sensitivity, and return the gum to good health. Enhanced beauty – A periodontal disease gum recession can lead to an irregular smile. Soft tissue grafting may be used to repair the gums and make the smile more symmetrical.
What is the process of a soft tissue graft?
The process of a soft tissue graft involves collecting a small amount of tissue from another area within your mouth and placing it in the recessed area. During this procedure, you are given a local anesthetic to provide comfort, and you can choose to have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax further.
Example of soft tissue surgery.
Gingivitis, an inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth, is caused by bacteria that – if left unchecked – may lead to periodontitis. A gingivectomy surgically removes diseased or excess gum tissue and the bacteria that can cause periodontitis.
Gingivoplasty, which is the surgical reshaping of the gum tissue, is often performed in combination with a gingivectomy for functional or cosmetic purposes.
