How Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Works
Rather than cutting open your gums or harvesting donor tissue, Dr. Christine Karapetian uses specialized instruments to expand your natural tissue from within. Here’s how the pinhole gum surgery works:
- Create the Entrance: We apply local numbing and use a fine needle to make a tiny entry point in the gum tissue near your receded teeth.
- Loosen the Tissue: Dr. Karapetian glides custom instruments through the pinhole to gently detach and slide the healthy gumline down over exposed roots.
- Secure the Results: We slide small collagen strips into the tiny opening to hold your repositioned gums in place while they attach and heal.
Why Patients Choose Pinhole Surgery
Traditional grafting requires two surgical sites: the treatment area and your palate. Pinhole surgery eliminates the secondary donor site. Also, because it doesn’t use scalpels or stitches, post-op swelling is much lower. Most patients recovery quickly, returning to normal activities in around 24-48 hours.
Because Dr. Karapetian moves existing tissue through a single entry point, she can treat multiple teeth, or even an entire arch, in one appointment.
Signs Of Gum Recession
If you’re experiencing gum recession, pinhole gum treatment may help. Watch for these common signs:
- Sharp sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods
- A visible notch near your gumline
- Teeth that look longer than they used to
- Gums pulling away from natural crowns or dental work
Schedule a Consultation for Pinhole Gum Surgery in Burke, VA
Repair receding gums and protect your long-term oral wellness. Call Washington Periodontics at (571) 569-7540 to schedule a consultation with periodontal specialist Dr. Karapetian in Burke, VA.
