Rarely, a patient may develop an infection or the graft may not integrate with the existing gum tissue. If you notice bleeding or other fluids leaking from your surgical site, tell your doctor right away so they can start treating any possible infection. If your transplant fails, you may need repeat treatment.
How to tell if a gum transplant has failed?
The patient may experience pain described as a persistent dull ache or stabbing pain when chewing or speaking (movement of oral and perioral tissues). The patient feels fear of the procedure and a perceived lack of success
Can a failed gum graft be repaired?
Once this tissue is lost and the roots are exposed, the gums will not come back on their own. But a gum transplant can potentially restore lost gums and cover the roots. Stem cell material can be used to restore lost tooth support.
Can a gum transplant be renewed?
During healing, sometimes due to severe swelling and/or loosening of the sutures, the graft can move and the surgery will not be successful. In such cases, it is necessary to wait for the surrounding tissue to mature and try again. It doesn’t happen very often
What can go wrong with a gum transplant?
Potential complications that can arise as a result of the procedure include severe swelling, infection, uneven healing, and loose stitches.
How do I know if my gum graft has failed?
Symptoms
- Surgical dressing loosened or removed.
- Reddening of the surgical site (recipient) or desquamation of tissue.
- Approximate vestibular tissue may appear necrotic.
- Persistent root exposure is likely to be detected.
How do I know if my gum transplant will be successful?
You should be fully healed from a gum graft in one to two weeks. You’ll need to schedule a follow-up appointment with your periodontist about a week after the procedure so they can make sure you’re healing properly and the graft is successful. After about two weeks, you should be able to brush and floss again.
Can a gum transplant be renewed?
During healing, sometimes due to severe swelling and/or loosening of the sutures, the graft can move and the surgery will not be successful. In such cases, it is necessary to wait for the surrounding tissue to mature and try again. That doesn’t happen very often.
What percentage of gum transplants are successful?
The gum transplant procedure has a 90% success rate, so patients can rest assured that the procedure will benefit them. Recovery from this procedure typically takes 46 weeks, during which time patients are asked not to brush or floss near the newly repaired area.
Can You Have More Than One Gum Graft?
If the gum is on a broken bone, you may need a bone graft under the soft tissue graft. This involves performing two transplants. Depending on your particular situation, you might be able to do both at the same time.