Cosmetic & Functional

Gum Grafting

Restore receding gums and protect exposed tooth roots. Improve your smile while preventing tooth sensitivity and decay.

Understanding the Treatment

What is Gum Grafting?

Gum grafting is a surgical procedure to restore gum tissue that has receded or been lost due to gum disease, aggressive brushing, or trauma. The procedure involves taking healthy gum tissue (from a donor site, usually the palate) and grafting it onto the area with gum recession.

Gum grafting not only improves the appearance of your smile but also protects exposed tooth roots from decay and sensitivity. It can be performed for cosmetic reasons or to address functional problems caused by gum recession.

Restorative

Restores lost gum tissue

Protective

Protects exposed roots

Cosmetic

Improves smile appearance

Signs You May Need Gum Grafting

Visible tooth roots due to gum recession

Tooth sensitivity, especially to cold

Longer-looking teeth

Gum recession affecting one or more teeth

Exposed root surfaces prone to decay

Desire to improve smile aesthetics

Treatment Options

Types of Gum Grafts

Dr. Nurein offers several types of gum grafting techniques, each with specific advantages depending on your situation and goals.

Autograft (Connective Tissue Graft)

Tissue is taken from your own palate and grafted to the recession area. This is the gold standard with the highest success rate (85-90%).

Free Gingival Graft

Tissue is taken directly from the palate and placed on the recession area. Provides excellent coverage and is ideal for severe recession.

Pedicle Graft

Tissue is taken from adjacent gum and partially detached so it remains connected to its blood supply while being moved to the recession area.

Allograft (Donor Tissue)

Tissue from a tissue bank is used instead of your own tissue. Eliminates the need for a donor site but may have slightly lower success rates.

Choosing the Right Graft

Dr. Nurein will recommend the best grafting technique based on the extent of recession, tissue thickness, and your specific needs.

Why Choose Gum Grafting

Benefits of Gum Grafting

Covers exposed tooth roots

Reduces tooth sensitivity

Prevents root decay

Improves smile aesthetics

Increases gum thickness

Protects against future recession

Improves oral health

High success rate

After Your Treatment

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery from gum grafting requires careful attention to aftercare instructions. The graft needs time to heal and integrate with the surrounding tissue.

Recovery Timeline

Days 1-3

Mild discomfort; use prescribed pain medication and ice

Days 4-7

Sutures removed; most discomfort resolves

Weeks 2-4

Graft integrates; avoid touching the area

Weeks 4-8

Graft becomes more stable; gentle oral hygiene

3-6 Months

Full maturation and integration of graft

Critical Aftercare Instructions

Take prescribed pain medication as directed

Use prescribed antimicrobial rinse (do not rinse vigorously)

Apply ice packs for the first 24 hours

Sleep with head elevated for the first few nights

Avoid touching or pulling on the graft area

Do not brush or floss the grafted area for 2 weeks

Avoid hard, sticky, or crunchy foods for 2 weeks

Avoid strenuous exercise for 1 week

Avoid smoking completely (critical for graft success)

Attend all follow-up appointments

Graft Success Factors

Success depends on your compliance with aftercare instructions, avoiding smoking, and protecting the graft during healing. Success rates are 85-90% with proper care.

Investment in Your Health

Cost of Gum Grafting

The cost of gum grafting varies depending on the extent of recession and the type of graft performed.

Cost Range: KES 25,000 - 40,000 (depending on graft type and technique)

We offer flexible payment plans to make treatment accessible. Cost varies based on the extent of recession and graft complexity.

Long-Term Value: At KES 25,000-40,000, gum grafting prevents future problems like root decay and tooth loss, avoiding much more expensive treatments like implants (KES 120,000-250,000+ per tooth).

Restore Your Gum Line

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Ahmed Nurein to discuss gum grafting options for your specific needs.

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