The dental team from High Point Smile Dentistry is committed to professional excellence and lifelong learning. They know that surgical techniques are always being innovated and improved upon. In an effort to give their patient’s the best possible care, the team of dentists and hygienists from High Point Smile Dentistry regularly attends conferences and professional enrichment events. One cutting-edge technique the High Point, NC, team was quick to see value in and adopt is commonly referred to as the pinhole surgical technique. 

The pinhole surgical technique is an innovative treatment for gum recession, a common issue that increases the risk of gum disease, tooth disease, and tooth loss. For many years, the only way to treat gum recession was by using tissue grafting and suturing to literally attach new gum tissue to a patient’s gums. This process was both painful and long with a difficult recovery process. The pinhole surgical technique, which was invented by Dr. John Chao, is a significantly less invasive way to accomplish the same thing: improved gum coverage. 

Rather than using donor tissue attached with sutures to improve gum coverage, the pinhole surgical technique is carried out by creating a tiny hole in the patient’s existing gum tissue and then gently loosening the existing gum to expand its coverage over the root of each tooth. Since there are no incisions, grafts, or sutures involved, the entire process causes less discomfort and offers faster recovery time for the patient. Best of all, the results of the pinhole surgical technique are long lasting and beautiful. 

If you’re living with gum recession and you want to know more about all of the cutting-edge options available to you, call High Point Smile Dentistry at (336) 884-4000. You can also visit the dentistry practice online for additional information.