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What are the alternatives to gum grafting for lower front tooth gum recession?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have gum recession in my lower front tooth, and my dentist advised against gum grafting. What are the alternatives or options available to address this issue? Kindly let me know.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

Education:

MDS Periodontology

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Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

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Please go for extraction followed by fixed dental prosthesis placement after 15 to 20 days. Splinting with root canal treatment can be done but the prognosis seems questionable so please go by my instructions.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

My tooth is mobile and causing irritation. What are the recommended steps or treatments to address mobility and discomfort? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Please go for extraction followed by fixed dental prosthesis placement after 15-20 days. Splinting with root canal treatment can be done but the prognosis seems questionable so please go by my instructions

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I cannot understand. Please help me.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

See, the tooth is mobile, so probably splinting with RCT will not be so successful for further prognosis. So I am saying, please go for extraction (removal of the tooth) followed by replacement with an artificial tooth. Till that process, please have the application of a desensitizing toothpaste for immediate relief from hypersensitivity. Apply thermal twice a day over the involved tooth. The artificial tooth should be fixed with a partial denture, not removable or implanted.

Please ask if there is still any confusion regarding this.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have attached file. Please go through it.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

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Hi,

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This is the recipient site for free gingival graft.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 1, 2024
Reviewed At January 1, 2024

Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

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Dr. Bharat Joshi
Dr. Bharat Joshi

Dentistry

Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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