What is Gum Lifting?
Gum lifting is a dental procedure that involves the removal and reshaping of excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth’s surface. This treatment is often recommended for patients who have a “gummy smile,” where an excessive amount of gum tissue covers the teeth, making them appear shorter than they are. A gum lift can improve the overall appearance of your smile by creating a more balanced and harmonious gum-to-tooth ratio.
Expert Care with Our Specialists and Advanced Technology
In addition to expert care, we utilize advanced technology to ensure precise and predictable outcomes for our patients. Our gum lifts are always planned digitally, and a 3D printed guide is fabricated to provide accurate and consistent results during the procedure. This innovative approach allows us to achieve the desired aesthetic outcome with confidence.
The Gum Lifting Process
- Consultation and Evaluation — During your initial consultation, our Specialist will assess your oral health, discuss your aesthetic goals, and determine if a gum lift is the most appropriate treatment option for you.
- Digital Planning and 3D Printed Guide — Our Specialist will utilize advanced digital planning tools to design the gum lift procedure, ensuring optimal results. A 3D printed guide is then fabricated to assist in achieving precise and predictable outcomes during the treatment.
- Preparing for the Procedure — Before the gum lift, local anesthesia will be administered to ensure your comfort during the treatment.
- Performing the Gum Lift — Using the 3D printed guide, our Specialist will carefully remove and reshape the excess gum tissue with specialized dental instruments or a dental laser. The gum tissue is contoured to create a more aesthetically pleasing gum line, revealing more of the tooth’s surface.
- Healing and Recovery — Following the gum lift procedure, you will be provided with detailed instructions to ensure proper healing and recovery. This may include guidelines for oral hygiene, managing any post-operative discomfort, and scheduling follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.
THE GUM Lifting PROCESS
Consultation and Evaluation
During your initial consultation, our Specialist will assess your oral health, discuss your aesthetic goals, and determine if a gum lift is the most appropriate treatment option for you.
Digital Planning and 3D Printed Guide
Our Specialist will utilize advanced digital planning tools to design the gum lift procedure, ensuring optimal results. A 3D printed guide is then fabricated to assist in achieving precise and predictable outcomes during the treatment.
Preparing for the Procedure
Before the gum lift, local anesthesia will be administered to ensure your comfort during the treatment.
Performing the Gum Lift
Using the 3D printed guide, our Specialist will carefully remove and reshape the excess gum tissue with specialized dental instruments or a dental laser. The gum tissue is contoured to create a more aesthetically pleasing gum line, revealing more of the tooth’s surface
Healing and Recovery
Following the gum lift procedure, you will be provided with detailed instructions to ensure proper healing and recovery. This may include guidelines for oral hygiene, managing any post-operative discomfort, and scheduling follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.
