Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique in San Diego and La Jolla

A breakthrough treatment for gum recession

Do you suffer from gum recession or loss of gum tissue as a result of gingivitis, periodontitis, the natural aging process, or abrasive teeth brushing habits? You could benefit immensely from the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. This technique is a breakthrough treatment for gum recession that delivers faster recovery than tissue grafting and excellent, natural-looking, long-lasting results.

You should take your gum recession seriously because when gum recession occurs, the root structure of the tooth becomes exposed. This means that tooth decay and other problems can affect the teeth along the gumline and beneath it. Since healthy gums are  essential for a healthy mouth, getting gum recession treated is important for lasting dental wellness.

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique is a minimally invasive option for treating gum recession. Unlike  traditional grafting techniques, PST is incision and suture free. All of the tools and techniques used to perform the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique were created by  Dr. John Chao, and who trained our doctor.

Traditional gum recession treatments involve the use of donor tissue or soft tissue grafts in order to  rebuild the gumline. This soft tissue would be sutured in place and would join with existing gum tissue as  it healed. While this traditional grafting treatment is effective, comparable results with better patient experience  can be achieved through the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique.

During the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique, a needle is used to make a small hole in the patient’s  existing gum tissue. Through this pinhole, special instruments are used to gently loosen the gum tissue.  These tools help expand and slide the gum-line to cover the exposed root structure.

There are no grafts, no sutures, and no incisions needed with the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. It  simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue.

The results are less discomfort for the patient after treatment, faster recovery for the patient than traditional grafting, no need for uncomfortable sutures, no need for scalpels or invasive surgical tools, no need to take donor tissue from the patient’s palate, and excellent, natural-looking, long-lasting results.

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