The gums play a very important role in a beautiful smile. The gums form the frame, so if necessary, we need to reshape and contour them to achieve the best and most beautiful smile possible. To this end, our clinic offers most advanced laser dental equipment and utilises the country’s largest and most versatile range of laser equipment.
How can laser gum contouring help you achieve an aesthetic smile?
Laser gum surgery is necessary when the gums have receded, making the teeth appear aesthetically very long. However, gum restoration is not only important for aesthetic reasons but also for health reasons, as receding gums often lead to painful tooth neck sensitivity, bleeding gums, or even, in more severe cases, gingivitis.
In this case, the priority is to eliminate inflammation, for which we use modern laser equipment and the laser protocol from the University of Aachen in Germany, after which laser gum contouring can follow.
It is important to recognise the signs of gum recession, to consult a laser dentistry specialist in a timely manner, and to have the problem treated, as neglecting it can lead to tooth loss and significant damage to the jawbone.
What Causes Gum Recession?
There can be several reasons for this:
- It could be due to overcrowding, or the teeth being in the wrong alignment.
- A lack of regular brushing and insufficient oral hygiene cause plaque to form on the teeth, which later develops into tartar, a major cause of gum recession and subsequent gum inflammation.
- Inheritable thinner, more fragile gum tissue can lead to gum recession, even with good oral hygiene.
- This can occur as a consequence of orthodontics when the teeth have been moved with excessive force or too quickly, which is why it is worth choosing a self-ligating orthodontic appliance using gentle forces.
- Bad bites can also cause gum recession if a part of the dentition is exposed to disproportionate force.
- This can also occur as a result of incorrect toothbrushing technique, where the gums are subjected to excessive strain due to vigorous horizontal scrubbing, causing them to recede in response. This can be prevented by regular with professional dental hygiene treatment, during which our colleague will demonstrate the correct toothbrushing technique, making it easy to learn.
- Continuous friction from tongue or lip piercings can lead to gum recession in the affected area.
What Are the Symptoms of Gum Recession?
- The tooth will be sensitive to cold and heat, as the gums do not cover the tooth roots.
- Aesthetically, the teeth “appear larger” as more surface area of the tooth is visible than before.
- Often, the gums become swollen and red due to the accompanying gingivitis, the breath becomes unpleasant, and gum bleeding may also accompany the aforementioned symptoms.
Why is it worth having gum recession treated at Naturadent Laser Dentistry?
Because we treat not only the symptom but also the underlying cause, our first task is always to identify and eliminate the factor(s) causing gingival recession. If gum recession is still in its early stages, then a Professional dental hygiene treatment, cleaning to stop the process.
At a more advanced stage, a cervical filling and gum surgery is required. Gum recession can be successfully treated with gum surgery based on the latest scientific advances in laser dentistry.
At Naturadent, gum contouring is carried out by an oral surgeon specialising in this field, who selects the procedure that will achieve the most satisfactory aesthetic result for the patient. Generally speaking, Gum surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic, in many cases it may also be necessary to thicken the thin gum tissue above and below the adjacent teeth to ensure it is durable and resistant to further external influences.
If the gum has receded from the tooth, oral surgery, known as We use the tunnel technique to ensure that the gum once again covers the tooth to the required extent. In this case, we use laser technology to promote healing.
Once the gum inflammation has been successfully treated, the gum tissue lost during gum recession can be replaced using a variety of techniques. Among the techniques we have used successfully, the Coronally advanced flap and a tunnel-technika should be mentioned first. In the latter case, there is no need for flap formation, which is why this procedure is preferred.
Following the appropriate oral surgery, the lost gum tissue is replaced with new gum tissue, the tooth and the worn tooth neck regain their essential protection, and within a few weeks there will be no trace of the procedure. The gums are once again beautiful, aesthetically pleasing, fully functional and healthy.
Gum recession can also be treated with gum grafting (where it is available in abundance, e.g. from wisdom teeth, the palate) or with modern soft tissue augmentation materials available at Naturadent, which can be absorbable collagen matrices of animal origin, or synthetic materials, depending on the patient's choice.
How long does it take to recover after gum surgery?
This depends on the size of the area repaired by the surgery. For a small area, one week of healing is required, and for a larger operation, two weeks. It can take up to three months for the final state to be achieved.
How much does gum reshaping cost?
The cost of treatments depends heavily on the size of the area requiring gum surgery and the type of treatment needed. We will create a treatment plan tailored precisely to your needs, clearly outlining the costs and the estimated time required.
We welcome you in our practice!
Feel free to ask for our laser surgery specialists' help in making your gums more harmonious and healthier. Our experienced, well-prepared, caring, and always cheerful team members will be happy to assist you.
