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Top Six Benefits of Pinhole Surgery Technique over Traditional Gum Grafting
Gum recession is a common oral condition that affects many people, especially those with advanced gum disease. The first sign of gum recession is usually tooth sensitivity or teeth that look unusually long. Not only is gum recession aesthetically unappealing, but it also heightens the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Fortunately, Beachside Smiles offers Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) as an effective treatment for gum recession. Unlike traditional gum grafting, PST is minimally invasive and reduces downtime. If you have receding gums, reserve a consultation with Drs. Don Mungcal and Camille Loria.
An overview of the Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation procedure
When gums recede, they can’t grow back. Traditionally, receded gums are treated with gum grafting. This procedure uses a gingival graft harvested from one area (usually the mouth palate) and stitched into the area with gum recession. Gum grafting works, but the procedure is invasive and painful and prolongs recovery.
The pinhole surgery technique, developed by Dr. John Chao, is a revolutionary treatment for addressing gum recession without grafts, scalpels, or stitches. Instead of grafting, the doctor makes pinhole-sized entry points in the gum tissue and uses special tools to loosen the tissue and glide it over the exposed roots.
Benefits of PST over traditional gum grafting
Here are the benefits of the Pinhole Surgical Technique.
- Minimally invasive: Gum grafting involves incisions and sutures. PST is minimally invasive. Instead of incisions, the dentist uses special instruments to reposition the existing gum tissue. This eliminates the need for surgical grafts, reducing trauma to the gums.
- Faster healing: Since there are no incisions or sutures, recovery is faster than traditional grafting. Many patients can return to their everyday activities within a day or two. Traditional grafting requires 1-2 weeks of healing with restrictions on food and hygiene.
- Minimal post-healing discomfort: If you avoid gum recession treatment because of post-procedure pain, think again. After PST, many patients experience minimal swelling or discomfort and can return to their normal routine within 24-48 hours.
- Immediate cosmetic improvement: You don’t have to wait weeks or months to experience PST benefits—the results are visible immediately after the procedure. Traditional gum grafting can take even months to heal fully. However, with the pinhole technique, you’ll leave the office with a fuller, symmetrical gum line.
- Versatility: Traditional gum grafting can only treat one or two teeth per session, so you need multiple visits for extensive gum recession. PST can treat multiple teeth in one session, restoring your smile without significant disruptions in your everyday life.
- No need for donor tissue: A traditional graft is often harvested from the roof of your mouth and sutured onto the receding areas. This can cause pain and discomfort at the donor site. PST uses the existing gum tissue, avoiding the need for a second surgical site.
Is Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Right for Me?
Are you dealing with receding gums? Imagine a solution that’s minimally invasive, more comfortable, and delivers immediate results—no scalpels, no sutures! Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation at Beachside Smiles near Manhattan Beach offers a modern alternative to traditional gum grafting. Call us today at (310) 643-6004 to learn how this breakthrough technique can restore your gum health and smile!
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