Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique in Houston

Dr Chao Pinhole Surgery

When gum disease sets in, time is of the essence! Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, can rapidly spread throughout the mouth. Since it restricts blood flow to the gums, it can endanger all your teeth in a very short time.

The trouble doesn’t end there. Periodontal disease isn’t the only thing that can cause pervasive damage to your teeth. Sometimes, gums can recede of their own accord. Some recession of the gums is natural, occurring with age. However, dangerous recession of the gums can arise for many reasons, including genetics and improper tooth brushing. This leaves the delicate root system of your teeth vulnerable.

Receding Gums Can Have Serious Consequences

When gum recession occurs, it exposes the root structure of your teeth, leaving them more prone to decay, infection, and attack by periodontal diseases. Healthy gums are vital for oral health, so treating gum recession as early as possible is crucial. Some things to watch out for are:

  • Loosening of teeth, even if they don’t have any cavities or other surface issues
  • Greater sensitivity to heat, cold, and harder foods that can cause tooth damage
  • Pain along the gum line that can extend into the jaw as roots become vulnerable
  • Overall lower blood supply to the tooth root, pulp, and dentin, causing tooth loss

Fortunately, it’s easy to tell if you have receding gums. Dr. Dale Brant of Ingenious Dentistry says, “Normally, by looking in the mirror a patient can tell if they have significant gum recession.”
If this problem exists for you, the question becomes: what can I do about it?

Traditional Receding Gum Treatments Leave Much to Be Desired

Dentists have been helping patients with gum concerns for many years. In the ordinary course of many gum problems, inflammation from bacteria destroys gum tissue, leaving areas where tissue is thin or may have painful gaps, which can encourage further infection.
In traditional treatments, dentists would add donor gum tissue from elsewhere in the mouth using surgical methods and sutures.
Not only is this uncomfortable, but it also means unpleasant sutures in your mouth. These treatments take a relatively long time to perform and, if done incorrectly, they can have devastating consequences. That might even cost you your healthy teeth!

Enter the Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique offered by Ingenious Dentistry.

The Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique is a Fast, Suture-Free Gum Care Solution

Dentistry has been evolving fast, adopting tools, techniques, and procedures that maximize patient comfort. The Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique, performed by Dr. Brant at Ingenious Dentistry in Houston, is the modern way to counteract receding gums.

Dr. Brant explains, “Basically, it is plastic surgery. We gently lift the tissue from the underlying bone and place it over the exposed root surface. Collagen is used to keep the gum tissue in place instead of sutures. There is no cutting of the tissue and relatively little or no discomfort.”
For patients of all ages with receding gums, no other gum recession treatment is as fast and easy as the pinhole technique. The advantages of the technique are second to none:

  • It is minimally invasive, requiring no sutures and causing no pain, bleeding, or swelling
  • Patients enjoy cosmetic benefits right away and heal quickly since no incisions are used
  • The effects of receding gums are arrested instantly through redistribution of gum tissue
  • You can immediately restore your healthy smile and the confidence that comes with it

Worried About Gum Health? The Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique May Be Right for You

The Dr. Chao Technique was introduced to the world of dentistry in October, 2012, when Dr. Chao’s research was published. Since then, top-quality dental practices around the United States, such as Ingenious Dentistry, have embraced the procedure as a new way to encourage optimal gum health.

Dr. Brant says, “At Ingenious Dentistry, we have successfully treated dozens of patients with the Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for gum recession and we recommend it to our patients with receding gums.”

Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique to Treat Gum Recession

The Dr. Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique is a non-invasive method used to treat Gum recession.  Gum recession is simply the loss of gum tissue along the gum line at the tops of your teeth. It occurs for various reasons such as the natural aging process, periodontal disease or abrasive behaviors such as teeth brushing.

If you have been diagnosed with gum recession or show signs of receding gums, the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) may be an effective treatment method to restore your glorious smile.

This suture-free procedure involves making a tiny hole on the gum using special equipment to loosen the gum tissue and move it over the areas with gum recession. These instruments help expand and move the gum line to cover the exposed root structure.

Since there is no incision or suturing, this procedure takes less time compared to other, conventional methods. Patients that have had both conventional gum grafting and the PST to treat gum recession tell us the PST procedure is much less painful and the recovery is much faster. However, patients can expect slight post-operative symptoms such as swelling, pain, and bleeding during the healing process.

The unique features of this method have aroused keen interest globally and so far more than 30 media outlets have covered this suture- and incision-free procedure. Dr. John Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique™ is patented by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

How Dr. Chao’s Pinhole Surgical Technique Compares with Conventional Gum Grafting

Under the traditional gum recession treatment, a donor tissue is removed from the palate or soft tissue grafts are used to rebuild the gum line. The soft tissues are then stitched up in place, united with the existing gum tissue, and allowed to heal.

Although the conventional gum recession treatment is effective, it takes time to achieve comparable results that can be obtained through the simpler Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique.

Benefits of Pinhole Surgical Technique™ (PST™)

Here are some of the benefits of Dr. Chao’s pinhole technique:

  • The procedure does not involve suturing or incisions, hence faster recovery
  • Minimal discomfort after surgery including less bleeding, swelling, and pain than with conventional treatments
  • Excellent results are achieved
  • No need for donor tissue
  • It is a faster procedure compared to the conventional method
  • Faster recovery
  • Multiple teeth can be treated in a single visit
  • Immediate cosmetic benefits

Before & After Gum Recession Photo’s

Take a looks at these amazing results before and after the pinhole treatment.

Before and After Gum recession treatment in Houston, TX Dr. Chao Pinhole Technique Houston, TX Gum recession treatment in Houston, TX Dr. Chao Pinhole Technique Houston, TX

If you are struggling with gum recession and want to explore alternatives to a gum grafting procedure, please set up a consultation with us today. At Medical Center Dental Group in Houston, TX, our dentists are expertly trained in treating gum recession and will go an extra mile to ensure that you get the best possible service.

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Reviews:

“My experiences at this dental office are always first class. Everyone from my dentist to the technicians to the admin staff are professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I believe all the equipment and practices are state-of-the-art.” – Paul W

“Amazing experience from beginning to end every time. I actually look forward to my next visit to the dentist! I highly recommend Dr. Brant and his awesome staff to anyone!” – J.A.

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Dr. Dale Brant and the Ingenious Dentistry team are located at 6560 Fannin #1424 Houston, TX 77030.

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