Monday 26 February 2018

What is the Chao® Pinhole Surgical Technique for periodontal treatment?

When experiencing the initial signs of gum disease, it is important to treat it before it becomes more severe. When periodontal disease is left unaddressed for an extended period of time, gums begin to detach from teeth leading to a receding gum line and even tooth loss. Many patients are apprehensive about undergoing periodontal treatment as they fear it might be uncomfortable, invasive, and require extensive surgical intervention. However, thanks to a modern technique utilized and taught throughout dentistry, Dr. Mason Yeary at Plano Smiles can treat gum recession utilizing the Chao® Pinhole Surgical Technique.

This is a minimally invasive procedure that allows our dentist to reverse gingival recession without the use of grafts or sutures.

How does the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique work?

Usually to correct the gum line, patients needed to have subepithelial tissue taken from one area of the smile and placed over the roots of the exposed teeth. This not the case when patients choose to undergo pinhole periodontal treatment. During the procedure, your dentist makes small access points, as minuscule as the tip of a needle, and gradually shifts the gums to encompass the roots of teeth. Once the gingival tissues are in place, collagen strips are applied to the pinhole site and onto previously vulnerable roots to ensure proper healing and coverage. The results of treatment provide a newly enhanced, long-lasting smile, letting patients enjoy their improved dental aesthetic and health for years.

What are benefits of utilizing the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for periodontal treatment?

Not only is this procedure minimally invasive, but it can also be completed within one dental appointment, in contrast to gums grafts which require multiple, spaced-out visits. Pinhole surgery also allows your dentist to treat multiple areas within the smile at once.  As there is no need for stitches or incisions, patients have less recovery time compared to traditional periodontal treatment and are known to heal within a faster timeframe. Patients also experience less discomfort, inflammation, and bleeding at the surgical site following the procedure. 

Dentists are required to undergo special training and education to perform this advantageous treatment. Patients must also have a certain level of gum health to be able to receive the surgery, to ensure they achieve desired results with no complications. There also must be a sufficient amount of gingival tissue to support the treatment. 

For more information regarding pinhole periodontal treatment, contact Plano Smile in Plano, TX by calling 972-231-7216. Dr. Yeary has undergone extensive training and education to provide patients with high-quality dental care that meets and exceeds their expectations. 

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