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Gum treatment

Root Plane


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In order to resolve the inflammation of the gums, the cause of gum irritation has to be removed. Calculus or tartar and plaque on the root surface of the teeth harbours toxin that in high quantity cause swollen gums and destruction of the surrounding bone. The process of removing calculus below the gum is called root planing. Usually one section of the mouth is rootplaned at one time under local anaesthesia and it takes up to 2 hours.

Crown lengthening

Enhancing the smile line by exposing more teeth is known as gum lift or aesthetic crown lengthening. People who have gummy smiles where too much gum is shown would benefit from this procedure. Also, teeth which are short and fat appear longer after the procedure. In some cases, these teeth are restored with veneers or crowns later.

Bone Regeneration

In advanced gum disease, bone around the teeth are lost. It is possible to regenerate bone that was lost in gum diseases given the right circumstances. This requires using bone graft that has osteogenic potential which can stimulate bone growth under a protected environment of a carefully placed membrane. Most important of all, very good oral hygiene.

Open Debridement


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When the defect of gum disease is more severe where a deep pocket has formed between the tooth and gum, conservative scaling and rootplaning is as good as cleaning in the dark. It is necessary to expose tooth surface surgically by raising a gum flap so that rootplaning can be carried out under direct vision effectively.

Gum Grafting

Recession of the gum leading to root exposure is a common result from aggressive tooth brushing trauma. Teeth appear longer and are sensitive to hot or cold drinks. They are also at risk of developing cavity on root and progressive bone loss. This defect can be repaired by gum grafting using your own gum from the palate or tissue bank.