Pinhole Surgical Technique
Associates of Dental Arts is proud to bring the Pinhole Surgical Technique to the Joplin area. This revolutionary new procedure will allow us to treat patients with receding gums without the pain, discomfort, and long healing times of the traditional grafting technique.
What is the Pinhole Surgical Technique?
The Pinhole Surgical Technique is a way to repair receding gums. The pinhole procedures requires only a small a pinhole in the gum so there is no need for cutting or grafting which significantly reduces discomfort and healing time.
How Does Pinhole Surgical Technique Treat Receding Gums?
A tiny pinhole is created using a small needle and special tools are used to gently massage the gum tissue down. This technique causes very little trauma to the gums and leaves no open wounds. The gums are held in place using collagen strips. These strips, along with the natural blood supply of the body, will promote the regeneration of more collegian. The process is minimally invasive and the healing process is so fast that it can be difficult to tell that a procedure has been done as early as the very next day.
How Long Has the Pinhole Surgical Technique Been Used?
The pinhole procedure has been used since 2006 and was published in the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (a very well respected journal in dentistry).
How long will the results last?
The results are expected to permanent and comparable to traditional procedures. Normal aging can still cause recession like it did before the procedure, but if a patient is careful not to over-brush and treat their gums well it should last years.
Who Will Benefit From the Pinhole Procedure?
Anyone with receding gums is a candidate for the Pinhole Surgical Technique. However, it is important that you be free of any gum disease first. If you want more information, you can contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gum recession?
Gum recession is a loss of gum tissue along the gum line. Gum recession can occur because of periodontal diseases like gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. It can also occur from brushing your teeth too hard, brushing using a toothbrush with hard bristles, or just because of your body's natural aging process.
Why should I worry about gum recession?
Gum recession exposes the root structure of the tooth and allows tooth decay and other problems to affect the teeth along and beneath the gum line. Having healthy gums is critical if you want a healthy mouth, so treating your gum recession is important for your lasting dental wellness.
What is the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ (PST™)?
The Pinhole Surgical Technique™ is a minimally invasive way to treat gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting techniques, PST™ is incision and suture free. Dr. Kivett was trained by Dr. John Chao, the doctor who created the tools and techniques used to perform the Pinhole Surgical Technique™.
How does the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ (PST™) differ from traditional gum grafting?
Traditional gum recession treatments use donor tissue or soft tissue grafts to rebuild the gum line. The soft tissue is sutured in place so it can fuse with existing gum tissue as the tissue heals. Traditional gum grafting treatment is effective but painful. The Pinhole Surgical Technique™ has comparable results with better patient experience because there is no cutting or suturing.
How is Pinhole Surgical Technique™ (PST™) performed?
To perform the Pinhole Surgical Technique™, a needle is used to make a small hole in your existing gum tissue. Through this pinhole, the doctor uses special instruments to gently loosen the gum tissue. By loosening the gum tissue, the tools help expand and slide the gum line to cover your exposed root structure. The doctor then inserts collagen strips to help hold your gums in place and promote healing. There are no grafts, no sutures, and no incisions with the Pinhole Surgical Technique™. All that is needed to fix your receding gum line is to adjust the existing tissue.
What are the benefits of Pinhole Surgical Technique™ (PST™)?
The advantages of the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ are many and include:
• Less discomfort after treatment than with traditional grafting
• Quicker recovery times than with traditional grafting
• No uncomfortable sutures
• No scalpels or invasive surgical tools
• No donor tissue cut from your palate
• Exceptional, natural-looking, long-lasting results
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. DDS
Dentist
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. initially discovered his love for dentistry while serving in the United States Air Force as a dental laboratory technician. Following his honorable discharge in 1995, he made the decision to become a dentist. He graduated with honors from Southwest Missouri State University, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry, and was quickly accepted to the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He received his DDS in 2005, graduating with honors. That same year, Dr. Kivett also served ...
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