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2. Gingival grafting - Wikipedia

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   Gum grafting, also known as a gingival graft or periodontal plastic surgery, is a surgical procedure to reverse gum recession. Gum recession exposes the roots of teeth, [9] which can lead to sensitivity and put teeth at a higher risk of damage or disease [10] due to the loosening of their attachment within the gums and bones of the jaw.

3. Guided bone and tissue regeneration (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   Sinus Lift Elevation prior to implant placement; Filling of bone after removing the root of a tooth, cystectomy or the removal of impacted teeth; Repairing bone defects surrounding a dental implant caused by peri-implantitis; Vertical and horizontal augmentation of the upper and lower jaws [12] Cystic cavity

4. Free gingival graft - Wikipedia

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   A free gingival graft is a type of gingival grafting performed to correct acquired deficiencies of the gum tissue around teeth or dental implants.Besides autologous tissues, xenogeneic collagen matrices are using for gingival augmentation after dental implantation. [1]

5. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Flap surgery/pocket reduction surgery: The goal of this surgery is to reduce pocket depth and make cleaning the teeth and gums easier. During the procedure, the gum is lifted away from the tooth ...

6. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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   Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth. [1] Gum recession is a common problem in adults over the age of 40, but it may also occur starting in adolescence, or around the age of 10.

7. Dental implant - Wikipedia

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   Implants preserve the integrity of the teeth adjacent to the edentulous area, and it has been shown that dental implant therapy is less costly and more efficient over time than tooth-supported FPDs for the replacement of one missing tooth. The major disadvantage of dental implant surgery is the need for a surgical procedure. [17]