Gum Grafting in Gurgaon

A gum graft moves tissue to an area where the gum has receded or needs more resilient tissue. The aim matters: covering an exposed tooth root and widening a protective band of gum are different goals. Stable recession can sometimes be monitored, so an examination comes before deciding on surgery.

For gum grafting questions in Gurgaon, Dr Divya Marwaha can assess your gums and discuss suitable options at Marwaha Dental Clinic in DLF Phase 2, Gurugram. The established clinic has served patients since 2004.

Choosing the best dentist for gum grafting in Gurgaon

A useful consultation explains what is causing the recession, what the proposed graft is intended to change and what recovery will involve. Understanding the purpose helps you judge whether the expected change addresses your concern about sensitivity, appearance or gum tissue.

Marwaha Dental Clinic is trusted by many happy patients and families who continue to choose Dr Divya Marwaha for dental care, including patients returning for 10–15 years. Dr Divya is the clinic’s founder, an experienced dental surgeon and BDS Gold Medalist, with advanced training at AIIMS, New Delhi. Arrange an assessment to discuss the findings and appropriate options.

Assessment before choosing a graft

Recession means the gum edge has moved away from part of a natural tooth’s root. Assessment considers brushing trauma, gum disease affecting tooth support, gum thickness and tooth position; several factors may contribute together. Stable recession can sometimes be monitored depending on the findings and symptoms. Read more about gum recession assessment.

For questions about disease affecting gum and tooth support, see gum disease assessment and periodontitis treatment for those separate decisions. Cambridge University Hospitals explains recession factors and Cleveland Clinic describes assessment and monitoring.

Root-coverage surgery: the aim and its limits

For selected recession around a natural tooth, graft tissue from the roof of the mouth or another donor source can be placed over an exposed root. This may reduce recession-related sensitivity and improve appearance. Other causes of sensitivity need to be ruled out first, and neither complete coverage nor symptom relief is guaranteed.

The dentist also assesses the pattern of recession and support between neighbouring teeth. Loss of that supporting attachment is used to classify recession as RT1, RT2 or RT3. The classification helps assess the defect; it does not by itself predict complete root coverage. AAP information on gum graft surgery and the EFP recession classification report explain these considerations.

Connective-tissue and free gingival grafts have different tissue sources and goals

Connective-tissue grafting

A connective-tissue graft transfers tissue from beneath the surface of the palate—the roof of the mouth. It can be placed beneath prepared gum tissue to cover selected recession or add tissue bulk. A tunnel beneath the gum is one placement technique; the technique, donor source and expected coverage depend on the treated site.

Free gingival grafting

A free gingival graft transfers a thin surface layer of tissue from the palate. Its main aim is to increase the band of resilient, hard-wearing gum, also called keratinized tissue. That is different from predictably covering an exposed tooth root. Root coverage with this approach may be limited, and a different procedure may be considered when coverage is the main goal.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals describes the two graft types and their purposes.

Where graft tissue comes from and what surgery involves

Your own palatal tissue and selected donor substitutes are general graft options. Choice depends on the recession defect and individual assessment. The named graft type and its purpose need to be considered together when discussing a donor source.

Graft surgery generally includes local anaesthetic to numb the area, preparation of the receiving site, graft placement and stitches. In selected graft placement, the receiving gum is loosened and the tissue is positioned and secured with sutures. The exact technique and donor site vary. Cleveland Clinic describes donor options and the procedure; Cambridge University Hospitals describes graft positioning and stitches.

Risks and changes to discuss before surgery

Possible risks include bleeding, infection, a changed appearance or a need for further surgery. A graft may lose its blood supply and transferred tissue may be lost. These are possible complications, rather than a prediction of what will happen to an individual. Cambridge University Hospitals’ graft information and Cleveland Clinic’s graft risks explain these limits.

Recovery and care for a healing graft

For gum grafts around natural teeth, recovery takes about one to two weeks on average; treating several areas may mean a longer recovery. That average does not describe when the tissue has finished maturing. Healing and the eventual appearance develop over weeks to months, with individual variation. Cleveland Clinic describes average recovery, while Cambridge University Hospitals explains the longer development of the tissue.

Avoid pulling the lip to inspect the graft or disturbing the healing tissue. Follow the treating team’s cleaning instructions around the graft while dressings and stitches are in place, including restrictions until they are removed. Early care around a fresh graft differs from long-term cleaning. Once healed, gentle effective brushing and continuing dental maintenance help protect the treated tissue. Leeds graft aftercare advice and Cambridge graft-care guidance describe site protection and later care.

When to contact the treating team after a gum graft

Contact your treating surgeon immediately if you have heavy bleeding after gum graft surgery. Cleveland Clinic’s graft-specific warning advice supports this action.

Contact the treating service if you develop fever, notice pus or are concerned that graft tissue has been lost. Let the team assess the graft rather than trying to decide from its colour alone. Follow the warning and contact instructions given for your procedure. Cleveland Clinic explains concerns about graft healing.

Arrange a gum assessment in DLF Phase 2

Marwaha Dental Clinic is in DLF Phase 2 at J-4/33, DLF Phase II, opposite Sahara Mall, Gurugram – 122002. Patients also visit from nearby MG Road and Sikanderpur. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. See the DLF Phase 2 clinic page for branch details.

Call +91-9818379780 or WhatsApp Marwaha Dental Clinic to arrange a general gum or recession assessment with Dr Divya at the DLF Phase 2 branch.