Pinhole® Surgical Technique: A Breakthrough Receding Gums Treatment
The Minimally Invasive Alternative to Traditional Gum Grafting
Receding gums are a common sign of gum disease that can cause sensitivity, decay, and an aged smile. Previously, treatment required a painful soft tissue graft. Today, there is a better way. The Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) is a revolutionary, minimally invasive receding gums treatment that restores your gum line without scalpels or sutures. As a certified Meridian gum specialist, Dr. J. Eric Herrington is among an elite group of periodontists trained to perform this procedure.
A Modern Solution for Gum Recession
The Pinhole® Surgical Technique, invented by Dr. John Chao, is a no-cut, no-sew, no-graft procedure for correcting gum recession. It has been recognized nationally as a major advancement in periodontitis treatment, offering patients a more comfortable and faster path to a healthy gum line.
PST vs. Traditional Soft Tissue Grafts
The traditional method for receding gums treatment involves a soft tissue graft. This requires surgically removing a piece of tissue from the roof of your mouth and suturing it onto the receded gum area. This process can be painful, with a lengthy recovery period and aesthetic results that are not always ideal. PST avoids all of this by using a small entry point to reposition your existing gum tissue, making it the preferred choice for many patients seeking a Meridian receding gums solution.
How the Pinhole Procedure Works
During this advanced receding gums treatment, a tiny pinhole is made in the gum tissue above the receded area. A specialized instrument is then used to gently loosen and guide the gum tissue down to cover the exposed tooth root. Small collagen strips are placed to hold the tissue in its new position. The entire procedure is often completed in about an hour, and most patients resume normal activities the very next day.
With the Pinhole® Surgical Technique, you can restore your gum line without the pain, downtime, and discomfort of traditional gum grafting.
Benefits of Pinhole Receding Gums Treatment
When performed by a certified periodontist, PST offers numerous advantages over a conventional soft tissue graft:
- Significantly less post-operative pain and swelling
- Faster recovery time
- No uncomfortable sutures or scalpels
- No need to harvest donor tissue from your palate
- Excellent, natural-looking, and long-lasting results
If you are looking for the most advanced receding gums treatment in Meridian, schedule a consultation to see if PST is right for you.
Consult Our Meridian Specialist for Receding Gums Treatment
Don't let gum recession affect your smile and health any longer. To learn more about this state-of-the-art receding gums treatment and to schedule a consultation with Dr. Herrington, contact our periodist office today. Reclaim your healthy, confident smile.