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As a result of periodontal disease, trauma from occlusion, orthodontic tooth movement, Mucosa consistency soft tissue and occasionally aggressive tooth brushing habits, gingival tissue (gums) will recede. The irregular gingival contour and the exposed root surface may affect the smile line or cause sensitivity respectively.
Connective tissue graft will improve the quality of the gingiva and repair the recession defect to prevent further loss.
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Initial |
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Two weeks later |
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To correct the mucosa consistency of soft tissue and provide attached keratinized gingiva around natural teeth especially when it will be utilized for restorative treatment or around implant, a procedure called Free Gingival graft is performed.
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Initial |
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Three months later |
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Another indication for periodontal plastic surgery is to remove "amalgam tattoo" of the soft tissue when it's a patient's esthetic concern.
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Initial |
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Four months later |
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