Gum grafting is needed for those who have active or chronic periodontal disease that has caused their gums to recede. This can happen to people with a history of forcefully brushing, heavy biting forces like grinding and clenching and low oral hygiene.
When the gums recede, the tooth’s root is exposed, which increases the risk of tooth root decay, inflammation, bone loss, and sensitivity. A gum graft (also known as a gingival graft or periodontal plastic surgery), is a collective name for surgical periodontal procedures that aim to cover an exposed tooth root surface with grafted oral tissue.
The gum grafting procedure is usually performed under local anesthetic. The exact procedure will depend much on whether tissue is coming from the patient’s palate or a tissue bank. Initially, small incisions will be made at the recipient site to create a small pocket to accommodate the graft. Then a split thickness incision is made and the connective tissue graft is inserted into the space between the two sections of tissue.
The graft is usually slightly larger than the recession area, so some excess will be apparent. Sutures are often placed to further stabilize the graft and to prevent any shifting from the designated site. Surgical material is used to protect the surgical area during the first week of healing. Uniformity and healing of the gums will be achieved in approximately six weeks.
Sometimes, a patient’s teeth may be covered with too much gum tissue. This can give the impression of the teeth being too short, even thought they are the proper length. This is often referred to as a ‘gummy smile’. We can correct this by performing gum grafting.
With this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to more than one tooth, to even your gum line, and to create a beautiful looking smile. Whether you’re seeking gum grafting to improve your oral health or enhance your smile, contact us to find out which procedures may be right for you!
Sometimes, a patient’s teeth may be covered with too much gum tissue. This can give the impression of the teeth being too short, even thought they are the proper length. This is often referred to as a ‘gummy smile’. We can correct this by performing gum grafting.
With this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to more than one tooth, to even your gum line, and to create a beautiful looking smile. Whether you’re seeking gum grafting to improve your oral health or enhance your smile, contact us to find out which procedures may be right for you!
Dr. Liang enlists the assistance of a cohesive group of dental professionals, specifically trained to handle advanced implant dentistry needs as well as provide the most comfortable dental visit for our patients. Based on our vision of continued quality improvement, we are proud of the restorative and maintenance results that we can achieve for our patients. Although we continue to grow, the personal touches that make us successful have not changed.
Dr. William Liang
Dr. Jonathan Tsang
Dr. Patricia Hunter
Dr. Mikhail Chakanau
Dr. Liang, Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology, attended the University of British Columbia and received his Bachelor's degree in Microbiology in 1981 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1983. At graduation, he was awarded the Canadian Oral and Maxillo-Facial Prize for highest standing in the area of Oral Surgery.
Dr. Tsang attended UBC where he studied mathematics before heading to Philadelphia to study at Temple University School of Dentistry. Dr. Tsang currently practices general dentistry in Abbotsford. He joins Dr. Liang and his team as an associate and implant dentist. As a life-long learner, he participates in hundreds of hours of continuing education each year.
Patricia graduated from UBC dental school in 1983 at the top of her class (Gold Medal winner). She has worked at the UBC dental faculty, has been on various committees with the College of Dental Surgeons, is currently the Treasurer of the CDSBC Board and has been working with the National Dental Examining Board of Canada since 1997.
After having completed numerous hours of continuing education in Prosthodontic Dentistry, he made a focus on a full mouth rehabilitation in his work. As a lifelong learner, he constantly reads periodicals and takes various dental courses to expand his knowledge and to provide high standard dental services for the community.
We thoroughly examine your oral cavity, including teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues, to identify any issues or abnormalities.
With years of practice, our dentists have honed their skills and gained a wealth of knowledge in various dental procedures.
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Dr. Liang and his team did an amazing job removing my impacted wisdom teeth. The process was painless, and they made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. This was definitely the best dental care experience I’ve ever had, thank you!
Great friendly staff. Very helpful, informative and accommodating. Easy to find with good parking. Dental work was done without issue and good follow up. All options were discussed. Full recovery faster than I expected. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
My wife has relied on Dr. Liang for approximately 25 years. She has had several crowns and an implant plus regular cleaning. Most recently, she had gum repair surgery. Dr. Liang is very skilled, and his staff are friendly and professional. His office uses the latest techniques and equipment. Very highly recommended.
I had my severely impacted wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Liang and the team and they did an amazing job. I healed very quickly and pain free. I cannot recommend them more.
When I stepped into the clinic, I was welcomed by a friendly staff who gave me detailed information about my appointment. People feel more at ease in the office since it is so well-kept and clean. They also have the best White Rock dentists, Dr. Liang is highly knowledgeable, incredibly friendly, and professional. He was really nice while being thorough. Definitely recommend!
Dr. Liang is a highly skilled and very kind dentist. His assistants are all professional and friendly. The whole treatment process is well organized and smoothly. My implants are very successful.
My dental implants experience with Dr. William Liang was superb! The feeling of self-worth that was given to me is priceless. The staff was amazing and very kind in helping me with my teeth implants needs. My teeth now look so natural and I can't begin to imagine that was ever possible. I can not thank Dr. William Liang enough for his professionalism. I will surely refer Smile Dental Implant Center to anyone in need of teeth implants. I will definitely return for my future dental implants soon!
Wonderful dental team. Passionate about their work. They went above and beyond to make the dental implants or teeth implants possible for me. Dr. William Liang is excellent! The assistant was so patient and compassionate too and they work so well together. We have been bragging so much about how awesome our experience was that my other 2 daughters and my sisters are coming with me to Surrey for my follow-up so they can meet everyone! I’m very very grateful and without a doubt made the right choice to have my dental implants or teeth implants done here. You will never know how much this has meant to me!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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