Gingivoplasty

It is a plastic-surgical procedure that increases the visible part of the tooth (clinical crown) by removing the gum and bone that surround the tooth structure.

Expose the dental edges located below the gums so that impressions and restorations can be carried out without risking the formation of crevices and misfits. In addition, the technique can also be used to correct a high gingival smile or build a more suitable local anatomy for tooth hygiene.

The surgery for clinical crown lengthening (CCA) is performed in a single visit. The main steps include local anesthesia, surgical incision and gingival trimming, removal of excess marginal bone and suturing isolated points of the remaining gingiva.

At times, yes. Surgery to increase the clinical crown is one of the techniques used to align and level the gums, being classified, therefore, as part of the techniques for gingival plastic surgery to increase the clinical crown.

Yes. Complications in tissue healing or inadequate execution of the procedure can result in exposed dental roots, an undesired sequel that can bring complications and therapeutic difficulties to recompose the problem.

This type of surgery can even be part of oral adaptation to recover the health of the gums. However, it is not a therapy, in itself, to eliminate periodontal infection and inflammation.

Simple. Most of the time, the patient rests until the end of the day of the procedure, refraining from physical efforts and work activities. Facial pain and swelling are uncommon and can be controlled by simple analgesics, and mouthwashes and hot food intake are restricted to the first 24 hours after surgery.

Depending on the location and extent of the surgery to increase the clinical crown, it may be necessary to use special devices to clean the operated site, which requires dedication and manual dexterity from the patient to use special brushes.

Sometimes. Depending on the location, isolated sutures may appear when talking or smiling. However, the use of transparent suture threads makes the patient compatible so that their social and professional activities can be resumed are aesthetic setbacks.

Between 1 to 3 months, depending on the extent and location of the procedure.