Growing New Gum Tissue
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Periodontic Tunnel Graft Procedure Growing New Gum Tissue Alloderm Products |
Edward Brant, DDS, MS
Periodontist Specialist Long Island Gum Graft Surgery 447 Lake Avenue Saint James, NY 11780 (631) 584-4395 Home Credentials Executive Dentistry PerioLase 3D Catscan Growing New Gums Gummy Smile Laser Failed Implants Grafts Gone Bad Bone Density Grafting Procedures Ridge Splitting Sedation Gallery Videos Ask The Dentist Request Consult 
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Gum Grafting: Root Covering Tunnel ProcedureGet the Flash Player to see this player.
Periodontal tunneling is a technically demanding but effective grafting procedure to augment or replenish lost or compromised tissue. In this 5 minute video, a special graft material is tunneled across the root structures of the lower front teeth. This patient noticed her gums were receding. The patient's existing gum tissue does not have enough tough durable tissue to prevent further recession and bone loss. Tissue needs to be added to repair the damage and protect the mandibular bone so the teeth do not get loose. (Click here to view this procedure performed on the upper jaw.) A tunneling procedure is superior to conventional gum grafting procedures because no incisions are made in the areas of recession. Incisions made during conventional gum grafting have the problem of increased rates of failure and scarring. A tunneling technique maintains the blood supply to the gum tissue which greatly increases the success rate and provides for a more esthetic result. See how the gingival tissues are left intact and the graft is advanced through the tunnel into precise locations. A proprietary suturing technique is used to create the normal snug fit for each anterior tooth while simultaneously raising the gum line higher, thereby reversing the appearance of a minor receding gum line. Questions?Patients seeking more information about concepts mentioned on this page or special questions about gum grafting possibilities can contact Dr. Brant directly with our on-line Ask The Dentist form. Dr. Brant will respond to you directly.To schedule a complimentary consult for learning more about our reconstructive periodontics and implant treatments call our office at (631) 584-4395, or use our on-line Consult Request form. A staff member will contact you.
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