Periodontal plastic surgery, or gingival grafting, is a procedure that replaces missing gum tissues with gum grafts. Performed for either aesthetic or structural reasons, or both, it provides a crucial solution for a range of periodontal conditions:

Extreme gum recession due to periodontal disease, that compromises aesthetics, ultimately leaves the roots of the teeth exposed to decay, and may lead to extensive bone loss as well. A genetic anatomic defect, in which an insufficient thickness of the gums causes fast and extensive gum recession (that is not due to periodontal disease), and may occur at a relatively young age. A broad corrective therapy program, restoring and then preserving all infrastructures that support the teeth and/or tooth implants, to ensure long-lasting stability and quality of life.

Dr. Hatchuel, one of Israel’s leading experts in periodontal plastic surgery, uses the most advanced gum grafting techniques, which provide high quality grafting, complete with a good color match between the gum graft and the patient’s existing gum tissues.   Dr. Hatchuel has specialized in these procedures as part of his overall professional philosophy:   “If corrective periodontal therapy is to achieve high-quality, long-lasting results, everything that’s been lost must be replaced! Both natural teeth and new tooth implants must have a solid reconstructed infrastructure of gum and bone, to promote long-term functionality, complete satisfaction, and improved quality of life.”