Periodontal plastic surgery refers to corrective procedures to the gums. Often this intervention is necessary to improve the aesthetics of your smile, correct the quality of the gum cuff around your teeth or implant, in cases of severe gum shrinkage, sensitivity or other dental problems. ‘Plastic’ refers to reshaping the gum tissues to restore form and function. This type of surgery is highly specialised and makes use of microsurgical techniques.
