What are Periodontal Aesthetic Procedures?

When it comes to aesthetic issues, such as gingival recessions, defects, excesses, proliferation, and defects of the alveolar ridge and incompletely or unerupted teeth, aesthetic periodontal surgery is typically the treatment of choice. Dr Jeftha can improve the look of your mouth and teeth by performing a variety of cosmetic procedures, such as:

Frenectomies

The frenum is a flap of connective tissue between the lips and the gums. The frena (plural of frenum) in your mouth connect various structures, such as your tongue to the floor of your mouth or your lips to your gums. Breastfeeding, swallowing, and language development can all be hampered by an abnormally short or overly tight frenum. The medical term for this is ankyloglossia, which means tongue tie. Fewer than 5% of infants are born without a free tongue. Frenectomies are typically performed on infants who are having trouble feeding or who have speech issues. Adults may also need frenectomies in rare cases. For instance, a frenum's grip can sometimes be so firm that it causes the gums to recede from the teeth. Removal of the frenum, or frenectomy, releases the band of connective tissue and lessens the likelihood of spaced teeth, receding gums, and other dental issues.

Gingival Grafting

When it comes to dental work, a gum graft or gingival graft is used to treat gum recession, in which the gums recede from the teeth and expose the roots. Root exposure raises the odds of cavities, tooth sensitivity, and alveolar bone loss. Dr Jeftha will harvest the healthy gum or palate from the roof of your mouth or the immediate vicinity of the diseased tissue. After that, she will secure it to your exposed gum tissue. You will be able to leave soon after this procedure is completed. You may need a gum graft to safeguard your teeth from the adverse effects of gum recession, or you may opt to have one done to boost your self-esteem and confidence.

Crown Lengthening

If not enough of the tooth is left over to support the crown, a crown lengthening procedure may be necessary. Crowns may not be able to attach to teeth that are cracked or decayed securely. Moving the gum down the side of the root exposes more of the tooth, and the procedure is also used to lengthen the visible portion of the tooth. In order to accomplish this, the entire biological zone of the tooth is extracted, and a new one is implanted further down the side of the tooth. Excess gum and, sometimes, bone are removed during a crown lengthening procedure to reveal more of the tooth. Cleanliness and ease of use are enhanced by a crown that fits snugly in the mouth.

Gingivectomy

The procedure entails completely removing the gingiva (gum tissue) in and around the tooth or teeth in question, either to treat gum disease or to lengthen the height or width of a tooth or section of teeth. This promotes healing and allows the natural gingival contour to be restored. Cosmetic procedures, such as those performed to alter a person's smile, often necessitate the removal of excess gum tissue.

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