The benefits of
Soft Tissue Grafts
 Soft tissue grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue which is absent due to gingival recession.
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 During this procedure, your periodontist takes gum tissue from your palate or another donor source to cover the exposed root . This can be done for one tooth or several teeth to even the gum line and reduce sensitivity.
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Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Your gums may have receded for a variety of reasons, including aggressive tooth brushing or periodontal disease. Perhaps you wish to enhance your smile by covering one or more of these roots that make your teeth appear too long. Or, maybe you are not bothered by the appearance of these areas, but you cringe because the exposed roots are sensitive to hot or cold foods and liquids. Your periodontist will help you identify the factors contributing to the problem. Once these contributing factors are controlled, a soft tissue graft procedure will repair the defect and help to prevent additional recession and bone loss and tooth decay.
The benefits of
Single Tooth Implant
First, the implant, which looks like a screw or cylinder, is placed into your jaw.
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Over the next two to six months, the implant and the bone are allowed to bond together to form an anchor for your artificial tooth. A temporary tooth replacement option can be worn over the implant site. Finally, a replacement tooth called a crown will be created for you by your dentist and attached to the abutment.
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A dental implant provides several advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, a dental implant replaces a single tooth without sacrificing the health of neighboring teeth. The other common treatment for the loss of a single tooth, a tooth-supported fixed bridge, requires that adjacent teeth be ground down to support the cemented bridge. Because a dental implant will replace your tooth root, the bone is better preserved. With a bridge, some of the bone that previously surrounded the tooth begins to resorb (deteriorate). Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.
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