Gum plastic: find out more about the procedure

Candidates for gum plastic surgery must first have good quality oral health.

Gingival plastic surgery is an aesthetic and functional technique that helps ensure the recovery of the appearance of the gum to be reconstructed – either because it is unable to cover the exposed tooth roots, or by thickening the very thin gum tissues and even by improving the appearance of regions with pins or channels to be treated.

Those who experience gingival alterations that jeopardize their functionality or aesthetic appearance can rely on the techniques of this reconstructive surgery.

Candidates for gingival plastic surgery must first of all have good quality oral health, even if the alteration of the structure that protects the teeth has been caused by a disease such as periodontitis or local tissue resorption.

Therefore, it is necessary to treat this condition, restore tissue and body health, and then start preparing for the surgical procedure. The presence of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS can also be an impediment to performing the technique.

Like any other surgical procedure, gum plastic surgery can also present a risk of complications, although they are considered extremely rare in patients with no history of unhealthy habits or inadequate oral hygiene.

In any case, it is precisely to minimize these risks that specialists recommend contacting dental surgeons with experience in the technique, used to guaranteeing good results and dealing with all types of situations and patients.

The postoperative period is uneventful and requires a diet based on liquids and pastes at room temperature in the first 48 hours. The patient must also rest for 72 hours, without working, kissing or making any oral effort.

After a week, the individual must return to the dentist’s office to have the stitches removed. The discomfort is minor but usually lasts for at least 30 days after surgery.

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