Pinhole Surgery in Portland
Until recently, periodontal gum grafts were the only gum disease treatment for patients suffering from gum recession. Portland Periodontics is now glad to offer patients a minimally invasive option for restoring receding gums to health: the Pinhole Surgical Technique.
Grafting treatments continue to be effective for treating receding gums, but the surgical movement of healthy gum tissue can be very uncomfortable. The Pinhole Surgical Technique, referred to by some as “the lunchtime gum lift,” presents a less-invasive option. No grafts, no sutures. Great results.
How the Pinhole Technique Works
Advanced gum disease can lead to the development of receding gums. As the tissue begins to pull away from the base of a patient’s teeth, it exposes the delicate roots and bone structure that holds our teeth into position. Once exposed, harmful oral bacteria can slowly erode the base of our teeth until the structures that hold our teeth become so severely damaged that permanent tooth loss occurs.
Pinhole Technique involves slipping a needle into the gum tissue to make a small hole. Next, Dr. Goldwyn can insert specially shaped dental instruments to stretch gum tissue and pull it down toward its original position covering the base of a patient’s teeth. Collagen fibers are then inserted into the gum line to hold the tissue into place while your body naturally begins the reattachment process. That’s it! No surgery!
The Advantages of Pinhole Surgery
The Pinhole Surgical Technique offers our patients a variety of advantages when compared to traditional periodontal gum grafts and sutures:
A Better Solution for Receding Gums
Pinhole Surgery is a game-changer in periodontal treatment, offering patients a minimally invasive, quick and effective solution for receding gums. With proper care and maintenance, the results of Pinhole Surgery can be long-lasting and help you achieve optimal oral health.
It's important to note that Pinhole Gum Surgery is not suitable for every patient. Your Portland periodontist will determine the best treatment plan after thoroughly examining your teeth, gums and overall health.
Don’t let gum recession ruin your smile and threaten your long-term oral health. Restore your gums to health and get the better-looking smile you’ve wanted with the revolutionary Pinhole Surgical Technique. Contact our office today to see if this remarkable advance in periodontal treatment is right for you.
