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Pinhole Gum Surgery

Latest update: November 26, 2024
Medically reviewed by: Greg Grillo, DDS

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Receding gums is a common dental condition where the gums move down and expose the tooth root. This could cause tooth sensitivity and even tooth loss. Gum recession may occur due to genetics, poor dental hygiene, gum disease, or aggressive brushing. The usual treatment for receding gums is soft-tissue grafting. This is a minor surgical procedure that involves moving and suturing gum tissues and the need for extended healing.

An alternative, less invasive option is pinhole gum surgery, also known as a lunchtime gum lift. The procedure uses a combination of traditional methods. It aims to treat gum recession without invasive steps and instruments like scalpels or sutures. Instead, it only creates a tiny hole to release the gum tissues and reposition them on the affected site. This method is not suitable for everyone. Patients will need to have thick gum tissue and not be suffering from advanced bone loss to qualify. Results could be unpredictable when there is a degradation of the bone. Patients should also be free of inflammation or any active diseases before the procedure.

One advantage of pinhole gum surgery is that it can be used to treat many teeth in one sitting.

The surgery takes 1-2 hours and is performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon uses a special needle to make a pinhole-sized incision in the affected gum. A device then loosens and stretches out the tissues. Once detached, the tissues are pulled over and repositioned onto the affected site of the exposed root. The dentist inserts a collagen strip beneath the new graft. This helps to keep the graft in place and improve the healing process. The procedure is less invasive than traditional gum grafting since it does not require sutures. Due to this, recovery is much faster with less discomfort.
Anesthesia
local
Operation Time
1
Inpatient Period
n/a
Number of Appointments
1
Recovery Period
1 day
Invasiveness
yes

Correct Gum Recession With AMAZING Results - The Pinhole Technique

Dr. Joseph Nemeth, a periodontist from Michigan, discusses gum recession. He explains its causes and talks about the Pinhole surgery technique for correction. He talks about a case study and explains how the technique works even for extreme cases.

Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique Video Animation with Audio

This video shows two procedures used to correct gum recession. Conventional gum grafting and the Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation technique are compared. The video explains both procedures and shows the advantages of the latter.

Beautiful Treatment for Gum Recession Case Michigan

Dr. Joseph Nemeth, from Michigan, discusses a case study of his. The patient sought a second opinion after having the conventional gum graft procedure suggested. Dr. Nemeth opted for the Pinhole surgery technique to correct the defects.