Aesthetic gum corrections

for a harmonious appearance of teeth and gums
// Treatments / Oral & maxillofacial surgery / Gum correction

Whether medically necessary or desired for aesthetic reasons, gum correction brings great relief and a new sense of beauty to those affected.

In particular, receding gums, irregular gums or exposed tooth necks are often perceived as aesthetically unpleasant. A strongly pronounced frenulum of the lips or an excessively tight frenulum of the tongue also lead to impairments.

At UNIQSMILE® we offer various treatments in the field of gum correction as well as oral surgery to correct the frenulum of the lips and tongue. Depending on the findings, various surgical techniques are used, which we perform under both local and general anesthesia – i.e. completely pain-free. You will also enjoy a hotel-like atmosphere, excellent service and very personal care for maximum well-being.

Your attending physician:
Dr. Nina Prünte

Qualification:
– M.Sc. degree in orthodontics
– Certification for Invisalign

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Contents
The most important information at a glance
The advantages for you
Possible reasons for a gum correction.
The procedure for esthetic gum correction or mucogingival surgery with UNIQSMILE®
The most frequently asked questions about gum corrections
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The most important information at a glance

Duration of treatment

Few meetings

Type of anesthesia

Local anesthesia, twilight sleep or general anesthesia

Stay

Advice, education, treatment, control

Ability to work

Allow 1 to 2 days recovery

Sport

Allow 1 to 2 days recovery

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It affects many people and many can be helped.
Possible reasons for a gum correction.

When we think of a bright, beautiful smile, we first think of straight, white teeth. But the gums are also part of the overall smile. If the interplay between teeth and gums is not harmonious, even the most beautiful teeth cannot look their best.
Gum corrections are therefore often carried out for aesthetic reasons. However, gum treatment can also be a medical necessity in the case of periodontal disease, i.e. inflammation of the periodontium. This is because inflammation of the gums leads to gum recession and, in the worst case, to tooth loss. Following successful gum treatment, gum correction can then be performed.

Gum corrections are a gum surgery procedure – also known as mucogingival surgery – and are used for the following gum malpositions:
– too little gum
– too much gum
– irregular gum

Mucogingival surgery includes surgical interventions in the area of the gums, including the removal of troublesome mucosal frenulum:
– incorrectly fused lip or tongue frenulum

Gum recession: when the gums recede

Recession, atrophy or gum recession refers to the receding of the gums. This may be due to an incorrect tooth brushing technique or incorrect loading. It is also often the result of periodontitis. In any case, receding gums are generally not attractive to look at. In addition, gum recession can expose the sensitive tooth necks. This should be avoided at all costs, as exposed tooth necks can cause pain and lead to further problems.

Uneven gums: when teeth and gums do not look harmonious

Unevenly distributed gums often detract from the overall appearance of a beautiful smile because the teeth appear to be of different lengths. In these cases, gum straightening is possible for a visually harmonious appearance.

Gum smile: when too much gum is visible

In the so-called “gummy smile”, there is visually too much gum and the teeth appear very small when smiling. The gummy smile does not lead to any functional impairment, but many people find it unattractive. We present the treatment methods at UNIQSMILE® under: Treatment of the gummy smile.

A strongly pronounced frenulum of the lips

The labial frenulum connects our lips to our gums in the mouth. These can sometimes be too tight by nature. A lip frenulum that is too tight is often diagnosed as part of orthodontic treatment. The upper labial frenulum in particular is very short and tight in some people. This can result in receding gums or an unattractive gap between the upper incisors.

Malposition of the frenulum of the tongue

The lingual frenulum connects the tongue and the floor of the mouth. If it is too short, this restricts the mobility of the tongue. Speech therapists often diagnose a frenulum of tongue that is too strong because this can lead to pronunciation problems such as lisping. The consequences of a severely shortened frenulum of the tongue can be changes to the dental arch and misalignment of the incisors.

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The advantages for you
  • Type of anesthesia as you wish (local anesthesia or general anesthesia)
  • Microsurgical operating methods for minimally invasive procedures
  • Low-pain treatment
  • esthetic results, perfect harmony of teeth and gums
  • Relief from pain caused by exposed tooth necks
  • Continuous medical supervision and monitoring
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Gum correction and mucogingival surgery with UNIQSMILE®

Minor surgery with a major effect: malocclusion can usually be treated with a minor procedure. The results are all the greater for it: our patients enjoy smiling again with confidence. Or they no longer have pain when eating and drinking, something that many with exposed tooth necks suffer from.

In addition to gum corrections, at UNIQSMILE® we also offer you the following in the field of dental aesthetics aligners, veneers and bleaching and bleaching. Also for Masseter, CMD, Gum smile and Dysgnathia we are there for you with oral and maxillofacial surgeons under the umbrella of UNIQAESTHETICS®.

A pleasant and relaxed atmosphere awaits you here, as you would expect in a hotel rather than a practice.

Our treatment units are always equipped with a lumbar support and massage function and our range of services leaves nothing to be desired. All treatments are carried out by specialist medical staff in accordance with clinic safety standards and using high-quality products from Germany. We always take plenty of time for your personal needs and work with you to develop your own individual treatment plan.

The different methods of gum treatment

Recession coverage: If there is too little gum, i.e. gum recession, various treatment methods or surgical techniques can be considered. We can cover exposed tooth necks with gum tissue using a gum graft or a flap technique or a combination of both.

Gum augmentation without surgery: Alternatively, gums can also be rebuilt with hyaluronic acid which is injected between the mucous membrane and the jawbone. The result is immediately visible. However, hyaluronic acid degrades over time, so the treatment needs to be repeated. must.

Papilla reconstruction: Another dental esthetic treatment is the papilla reconstruction. Sie kommt zur Anwendung, wenn Zahnfleischpapillen verloren gehen und dadurch „schwarze Dreiecke” im Frontzahnbereich entstehen. Hier erfolgt eine kosmetische Unterspritzung mit Hyaluronsäure, also einem sogenannten Filler, um das Zahnfleisch an einzelnen Stellen voluminöser und ansprechender wirken zu lassen. Klassischerweise wird dies zwischen den Zähnen – in den Zahnfleischpapillen – durchgeführt. Das Ergebnis ist wie bei allen anderen Volumenunterspritzungen temporär, d. h. es hält ca. sechs Monate.

Excess gums – for example in the context of gingival hyperplasia (gum overgrowth) – can be removed using laser treatment or mucogingival surgery. At UNIQSMILE®, we combine different procedures for uneven gums. Gum treatments are generally without complications. Swelling subsides after a few days.

The procedure for esthetic gum correction or mucogingival surgery with UNIQSMILE®

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1. initial consultation:

We discuss the current situation and the desired result as well as the possibilities and the individual steps of a UNIQALIGN® treatment.

2. detailed examination:

Before every gum treatment, the teeth and gums are examined in detail. We can only treat gums that are free of inflammation.

3. surgery or treatment:

We will prepare you carefully for the operation and our anesthetist will answer any final questions. The duration of the operation depends on your findings. You will be closely and professionally monitored throughout. You will experience the recovery phase in complete relaxation in our comfortable rooms.

4. monitoring and control:

Depending on the type of operation, you will visit us again after a few days for a check-up. We will then give you further tips on how to care for your gums in the future and sensible behavior for long-term dental health.

If necessary, we also remove stitches during operations on the frenulum of the tongue and lip. This is quick and virtually painless.

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The most frequently asked questions about gum corrections

Can gums be rebuilt?

The gums can be rebuilt using a procedure known as “flap grafting”. In this method, healthy gums from the neighboring region are moved to the root surface to be covered in order to replace the missing gums.

How much gum is normal?

The relationship between teeth, gums and upper lip should be in balance. However, if an above-average amount of gums is visible when smiling, this is referred to as a “gummy smile”. If you feel impaired by the gummy smile, this can be corrected with an aesthetic correction.

What to do with exposed tooth necks?

Exposed tooth necks can cause pain with hot or cold food, sweet drinks or acidic fruit. The necks of the teeth can be treated with a pure plastic neck filling. The advantage of this is the speed of treatment and the protection of the soft tissue. However, the disadvantage of this treatment is that the retracted gums remain in their position and therefore the esthetic situation is only insufficiently improved. Alternatively, the necks of the teeth can also be treated microsurgically by means of a “sliding flap plasty”. This involves thickening the gum on the exposed tooth neck and returning it to its original position. This procedure is somewhat more complex, but results in gentler coverage and, above all, an aesthetically pleasing situation.

Can receding gums come back?

No! Gums that have receded, e.g. due to periodontitis (a disease of the gums and the periodontium), cannot return under natural circumstances. Gum recession can only be stopped and rebuilt by means of gum correction through microsurgery.

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Are you interested in gum corrections and would like advice? We look forward to presenting your options and our services to you in an initial consultation. Simply contact us directly here.

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