How do you regrow gum tissue onto tooth root?

There are a couple of ways to regrow gum tissue onto a tooth root. One way is through a procedure called a gum graft. During a gum graft, healthy gum tissue is taken from another part of the mouth and then attached to the tooth root where the gum tissue has receded. Another way to regrow gum tissue onto a tooth root is through a procedure called guided tissue regeneration (GTR). During GTR, a membrane is placed between the tooth root and the gum tissue. This membrane helps to protect the tooth root while the gum tissue grows back.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each procedure:

Gum Graft:

- A gum graft is a surgical procedure that is used to treat receding gums.

- During a gum graft, healthy gum tissue is taken from another part of the mouth and is then attached to the tooth root where the gum tissue has receded.

- There are two main types of gum grafts:

- *Free gingival graft:* Involves taking a piece of gum tissue from the palate and attaching it to the gum line.

- *Connective tissue graft*: Involves taking a piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth and placing it under the gum line to cover the exposed root.

- Gum grafts can be used to treat a variety of problems, including:

- Receding gums

- Exposed tooth roots

- Sensitivity

- Infection

Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR):

- GTR is a surgical procedure that is used to regenerate bone and gum tissue around teeth.

- During a GTR, a membrane is placed between the tooth root and the gum tissue to help protect the tooth root while the bone and gum tissue regenerate.

- GTR is often used in combination with other procedures, such as bone grafts, to treat severe gum disease or other conditions affecting the jawbone.

- GTR can be used to treat a variety of problems, including:

- Bone loss

- Gum loss

- Exposed tooth roots

- Sensitivity

- Infection