Plaque and tartar accumulation over time causes a gingival recession and bone loss, which in turn causes sensitivity, root caries, and tooth mobility. Grafts are preferred to cover and regenerate these areas of recession and bone loss. A triple attachment graft comprises spongy bone, compact bone, and gingiva. It is harvested from the palate. Once the graft is placed and sutured, complete healing and regeneration take place in three months.
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What is triple attachment gum graft?
Query: Hi doctor, Six weeks ago, I had gum graft. I was told that it could take three months or longer to grow to the maximum. He mentioned it as triple attachment. He tried to explain it, but I did not understand it. In gum grafting, what does triple attachment mean? He also said that, if did not totally ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Triple attachment graft means when the graft consists of three items, namely cancellous bone, cortical bone and gingiva. Some places where the graft is required there is loss of bone too. So, some bone material is also required. The bone is of two types in the jaws. The... Read Full »
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