Gum Surgery & Grafts
Restoring the Health and Aesthetics of Gum Tissue
Gums play an essential role in the balance of your smile and the stability of your teeth. When they are affected by recession, chronic inflammation, or irregular architecture, gum surgery may be necessary.
At Dr. Mariona Palé's dental clinic, we offer mucogingival surgery and grafting to correct these imbalances, prevent complications, and improve both periodontal health and the aesthetics of your smile.
When is gum surgery recommended?
Several situations may require gum surgery:
- Gum recession: the roots of the teeth become visible, causing sensitivity, discomfort, or aesthetic concerns.
- Irregular shape or excess gum tissue: affecting the smile or the placement of restorations.
- Lack of attached gum tissue: compromising oral hygiene or tooth stability.
- Localized bone loss: requiring surgery to regenerate the bone support of one or more teeth.
These conditions can result from periodontitis, traumatic brushing, anatomical factors, or previous procedures.
Types of procedures offered
We perform various surgical procedures, always tailored to the patient's clinical situation:
Gingivectomy
This procedure involves removing excess gum tissue, often for functional or aesthetic purposes. For example, it can be used to even out the gum line or facilitate access for hygiene purposes.
Gum grafts: protecting teeth, preserving smiles
Gingival grafts can be used to reconstruct or thicken missing tissue around the teeth. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, they play a fundamental role in preserving long-term dental health.
There are many benefits:
- Increased stability: strengthened gums help keep teeth in place and reduce the risk of mobility.
- Reduced sensitivity: covering exposed roots reduces pain associated with hot, cold, or brushing.
- Better protection against root caries: exposed roots are more vulnerable to acid attacks. A graft helps protect them.
- Prevention of periodontal progression: healthy gums limit the spread of inflammation to deeper structures.
- Improved hygiene: well-positioned gums make brushing easier and reduce plaque buildup.
This type of procedure is also beneficial before certain cosmetic or prosthetic treatments, to ensure a stable and natural gum contour.
Guided bone regeneration
In some cases, localized bone loss can be treated with a bone graft accompanied by a membrane to stimulate the regeneration of supporting structures. This procedure is sometimes combined with future implant treatment.
A precise and personalized approach
Before any gum surgery, a complete clinical examination is performed, accompanied by a 2D or 3D radiological assessment, as needed. The treatment plan is discussed with you in detail: objectives, steps, healing period, post-operative recommendations.
These procedures are performed under local anesthesia, in a calm and safe environment.
Restore healthy gums, naturally
Gum surgery helps to preserve teeth, strengthen tissue stability, and improve the aesthetics of your smile. If you notice receding gums, visible roots, or discomfort when brushing, don't wait for the situation to worsen.
Make an appointment for a consultation in Geneva and find out how these procedures can help restore balance and health to your mouth.