Why Tissue Grafting


Is your gum tissue protecting your teeth?


Your teeth are the gateway to your health. Healthy gum tissue protects your teeth from periodontal disease and sensitivity, and helps produce a great smile. Without a solid foundation of healthy gums and the underlying bone, your teeth can't function properly. There are several reasons gum tissue or bone may need grafting including gum recession, trauma or periodontal disease. The goal of grafting is to return your facial bone and gums back to their original state.

What materials are used in tissue grafting?


In the past grafting could be difficult because grafting material typically came from the patient, causing a second surgical site. Today’s advanced techniques and materials reduce the need for a patient to provide graft material via a second surgical site. Allograft tissue (human tissue) is material that has been donated through authorized tissue banks and processed by the leading tissue banks in the world. Allograft tissue is widely used in general, orthopedic, urogential and dental surgery. Donor tissue is extensively screened and undergoes proprietary processing procedures to ensure it is virally inactivated before release for patient care.

Why do I need tissue grafting?


There may be several reasons for tissue grafting as it depends on individuals patients needs. Soft tissue (gums) grafting is performed for several reasons. Soft tissue grafting can be used to restore gum tissue that has receded. Such deficiencies expose roots that become sensitive and can lead to periodontal disease. Soft tissue grafts can also be used as a containment barrier during bone grafting. 

When placing a dental implant, there must be sufficient bone to provide a solid foundation. If a patient has had a missing tooth for an extended amount of time the bone will recede leaving a void where the original tooth was. Bone grafting is necessary to rebuild the bone and provide a strong and safe location to place the dental implant.