Gum recession potentially leads to problems with your oral health, including tooth decay, missing teeth and infections. Traditionally, periodontists treated advanced gum disease and recession with gum graft surgery. Technological advances have led to a new procedure, PST, that has a reduced recovery time and a better outcome. That is why Dr. McCawley offers PST, or pinhole surgical technique in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What Is Pinhole Surgical Technique?

Gum graft surgery takes donor tissue and grafts it onto receding gums to rebuild the tissue. With pinhole surgical technique, the periodontist creates a small hole in the existing tissue with a needle. By using special tools the periodontist loosens the existing tissue through the small hole in order to then expand gum tissue over any exposed roots. As the gum line heals, it rebuilds and grows. This helps to revert the recession of your gums to prevent further oral health problems and to enhance your smile.

Why PST Is So Effective

Many patients prefer PST to treat their gum recession over the traditional grafting surgery. This is because it is more effective and has better results. The following are some of the reasons it is such an effective surgery:

• Minimally invasive
• No incisions, so no sutures required
• Reduced recovery time
• Reduced discomfort and pain
• Donor tissue is not required, so no need for additional incisions
• More natural appearance

In just one procedure, up to 14 teeth can have their gum line restored back to normal. This also reduces the number of times a patient with severe receding gums must come in for additional surgeries.

Schedule an Appointment

Do not let your gums continue to recede and lead to bigger problems, including missing teeth, tooth decay and serious infections. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. McCawley at McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants. He will review your case to determine if you are a candidate for PST.