As the question states - can gum grafts be performed on teeth that have restorations along the gum / root surfaces such as composite fillings / bonding? If the majority of teeth have some degree of gum recession, but also have bonding/composite fillings along the root surfaces, can gum grafts still be performed? If not, what are the options? It appears there is still a fair amount of healthy gum between the teeth, just loss of gum along the gum line on the face of the teeth, including some molars.
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Answer: Gum graft on teeth with resin restorations
What you are experiencing is called Dysthesia. It is parasthesia that is associated with pain (partial loss of sensation with spontaneous pain).
In the case of parasthesia (numbness), Usually a steroid med, high doses of NSAIDS are prescribed, the patient is followed up every 2 weeks,...
It is important to fix your receding gums because you could be at risk of 1. Bone loss leading to tooth loss 2. Decay on the roots of the affected teeth leading to tooth loss. As for the cost, it varies depending on how many teeth are being treated. The more teeth being treated, the lower the...
Your periodontist is right. Gum grafts do not attach to whilte fillings. So it will need to be removed from the portion of the tooth that graft is going to cover. Otherwise, the gap between the gum graft and the filling will become a pocket. Composite filling could be extended or replaced after ...
