Wound healing process after gum recession surgery

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Surgical treatment of gingival recession is usually indicated in cases of severe gingival recession and requires immediate treatment. So does the wound after surgery heal quickly and the healing process needs to pay attention to what issues? Please refer to the following article for information.

1. Surgical treatment of receding gums

Regression surgery is a minor surgery, simple to perform but requires high expertise for the doctor to perform. In general, the surgical treatment of receding gums is carried out through four steps as follows:
Step 1: Before performing surgery, the patient will have a clinical examination, perform a number of indications such as taking X-rays. - oral cavity. The doctor will assess the patient's gum recession as well as come up with the most accurate and effective surgical plan for the patient. Step 2: In order to minimize the risk of infection as well as ensure the highest effectiveness of the treatment of receding gums, the doctor will perform oral hygiene for the patient, specifically here taking tartar as well as removing tartar. Eliminate the risk of other infections. Step 3: The patient is anesthetized and proceed to surgery Step 4: After completing the steps in surgery, the doctor will check the results. At the same time, advise the patient on how to take care of their teeth, what to pay attention to during the wound healing process, as well as schedule a follow-up examination and cut the patient's sutures.

2. How does the wound healing process after gum recession take place?

The healing process after surgery for receding gums depends on factors such as: surgical method, doctor's technique, patient's ability to heal, wound care , is there an infection...
In principle, wound healing after receding surgery takes place as follows:
After the surgery is completed, many types of cells appear in the wound such as polymorphonuclear leukocytes. in the first 1-2 days and monocytes. The number of white blood cells will decrease quickly if there is no infection, because their role is to clean the wound as well as limit the risk of infection. Then there will be the appearance of fibroblasts and new blood vessels within 1-10 days with the role of serving the process of connective tissue formation, and finally the healing process. The process of gums restructures as before thanks to cellular components such as erythrocytes, fibroblasts and non-cellular cells such as fibrin mesh, plasma fibronectin, collagen... Wounds will heal in about 4-6 weeks and the patient takes 1 year for the benefits to be restored to the original.

3. What should the patient pay attention to after completing surgery for receding gums?

After surgical treatment of receding gums, post-operative wound care is also extremely important. If the wound after surgery is not taken care of carefully, it will easily become infected and cause many dangerous complications for the patient. Therefore, patients need to adhere to the following issues:
After surgery, you should not eat foods that are too hard, chewy or too hot because it can cause the removal of fixed grafts. Most patients are told by the doctor to eat soft foods such as thin porridge, soup, yogurt, cheese... in the first week after surgery. During the first 2 weeks after surgery, patients should not brush their teeth into the grafted water. Patients can clean their teeth with a cotton swab soaked in diluted Betadine or use a syringe to rinse with physiological saline. After 2 weeks, the patient can use a soft toothbrush to gently brush their teeth. Do not floss until the wound has healed. Take antibiotics, analgesia, anti-edema in the first week after surgery as directed by the doctor Periodic re-examination according to the set schedule.

4. How to prevent receding benefits

Receding gums with open roots is a condition that no one wants, especially the problems that receding gums bring and the experience of gum recession surgery makes many patients not want to go through any more.
To prevent receding gums, you can refer to a few ways below:
Choosing the right brush: Many patients recede due to the cause of the brush, everyone should choose a brush with Soft bristles for oral hygiene, minimizing gum damage caused by the brush. Choose reputable toothbrush brands to use and avoid the damage caused by the toothbrush to the gums. Brush properly: The wrong way to clean teeth, specifically here, how to brush your teeth can also cause damage to your gums. Brush vertically and rotate the brush while brushing. Periodic dental check-ups: Similar to regular health checks, each person should make a habit of going to the dentist every 6 months to get tartar as well as check the oral condition. Dental abnormalities will be detected early in the examination and your dentist will advise you on the most appropriate treatment. Vinmec International General Hospital is the optimal choice for customers with dental problems in general and surgery for gum recession in particular. At Vinmec International General Hospital, all dental services are performed according to strict infection control standards, ensuring maximum safety and hygiene for customers. Highly qualified doctors who successfully treat oral diseases from simple to complex will help patients overcome receding gums effectively.

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