Gum surgery is done for many different reasons and there are many different types. It's usually associated with treating gum disease. Gingivectomy removes excess gums and gingivoplasty smooths gingival surfaces. Cosmetic gum contouring combines the two to reshape and contour the gingival outline of the smile. Crown lengthening is a type of dental surgery that involves the gums and underlying bone. It can be done for cosmetic tooth lengthening or for health reasons when there's not enough tooth for gum attachment.
A type of gum surgery is the gum graft procedure which replaces gum tissue when there's an inadequate amount. It can be used to repair damage due to gum disease or to insure that the tissues around dental implants are firm and healthy. Osseous surgery reshapes and contours the underlying bone around teeth which allows the patient to clean around the teeth better. This procedure has dramatically changes over the past few decades and is now complimented with bone augmentation procedures that help add bone.
The newest types of gum surgery, such as bone grafting, involve techniques to replace and add to the original gum tissues. Donated tissues are available that minimize the trauma of having to take pieces of tissue from donor sites the patients. Atlanta is very proud to claim one of the fathers Periodontology, Dr. Marvin Sugarman, as one of its native sons. Fortunately, the entire field is rapidly developing and new treatment methods are becoming increasingly more common.
Our dental group offers comprehensive dental care including gum surgery, scaling and root planing and most preventive periodontal procedures. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, an Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, who works with our group would be happy to help you in your goal of keeping your teeth a lifetime. If you are interested in dental care and would like a free dental consultation with Dr. Padolsky, please make an appointment at 404-874-7428.