Gingival Problems
Gingival problems can be divided in two groups: loss or gum excess.
Gingival (gum) recession happens when the gingiva gets shorter and teeth appear longer showing the dental roots. In many cases gum recession can make your smile look older, cause tooth sensitivity and pain. If left untreated it can progress to further gum recession, bone loss and even tooth loss.
Gingival overgrowth and gingival smile are problems where there is gum excess. Gingival or gummy smile is an esthetic problem where you are showing too much gum while you smile. Gingival overgrowth is an abnormal growth of gingival around your teeth.
These problems can be solved by means of gingival plastic surgery, however the maintenance of a good level of oral hygiene is paramount for long term success.
Grafts to cover visible roots
– Gingival grafts
– To cover areas where the gum was lost
– Improves esthetic and reduces cold sensitivity
– Clinical Work – Jorge André Cardoso
Excess of visible gum during smile
– Study and simulation
– Surgical removal of the gum excess according to a safety marginal level.
– Clinical Work – Jorge André Cardoso
Dark gum on top of old crowns
– Gum grafts to improve the discolored appearance.
– New crowns
– Clinical work – Jorge André Cardoso
– Laboratory work – Alex Fisher & Liliana Simões
ORA – Dental Esthetics and Oral Rehabilitation
Rua 23, nº 344. 3º andar, sala C,
4500-142 Espinho, Portugal
Phone (+351) 227 310 100 | (+351) 919 233 470
Email info@ora.pt
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Train station, car parking and beach area within 5 min walk.
Oporto 30 min by train. Lisbon 2h30m by train.
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