Periodontal diseases are the major cause of tooth loss in adults. A bacterial infection that attacks the gums, bone, and ligaments that support the teeth and hold them in the jaw start periodontal diseases. The gums, bone and other structures that support the teeth should be healthy for crowns and bridges to last long time. When the surrounding gum and healthy attachments of gum tissues to the teeth break down causing bridges to loosen. When the roots of teeth are exposed, the patient feels very sensitive to hot and cold food. Also, long root-exposed tooth doesn’t look nice. Gum tissues were grafted to restore normal gum tissue level and to recreate normal appearance
before root coverage
after root coverage
Dr. Sean (Sung Rae) Kim 