Periodontal plastic surgery rebuilds and reshapes gum tissue using advanced techniques that enhance both health and aesthetics.
What Is Periodontal Plastic Surgery?
Periodontal plastic surgery refers to a group of procedures that correct aesthetic and structural gum concerns. These treatments help cover exposed roots, even out the gumline, or remove excess tissue that hides your teeth.
Our periodontists perform these treatments with precision, using modern technology and microsurgical techniques for faster healing and lasting results.
Why Is Periodontal Plastic Surgery Needed?
Healthy gums protect tooth roots and frame your smile. When gum tissue is too high, too low, or uneven, it can cause sensitivity, increase the risk of decay, and affect your appearance.
Periodontal plastic surgery can help to:
- Restore proper gum coverage to protect exposed roots
- Correct gummy or uneven smiles
- Prepare teeth for restorative or cosmetic dental work
- Improve comfort, function, and oral hygiene
These procedures are often part of a comprehensive periodontal treatment plan designed to support bone, gums, and dental implants.
Periodontal Plastic Surgery Procedures
Below are the most common periodontal plastic surgery procedures. Each one is designed to improve gum health, symmetry, and overall appearance.
Gingivectomy
A gingivectomy removes excess gum tissue caused by inflammation, medication, or genetics. This simple procedure reshapes the gums for a balanced appearance and makes daily cleaning easier.
Gummy Smile Correction
When too much gum tissue shows when you smile, your teeth can appear shorter. We gently remove and reshape the gums with gummy smile correction to reveal more natural tooth structure and create a more proportional smile. Depending on how much tooth needs to be exposed, we will sometimes need crown lengthening to achieve the esthetic result you desire.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening exposes more of a tooth by adjusting the gum and bone levels around it. It is often used to prepare a tooth for restorative dental work, such as a crown or filling, or to enhance smile symmetry.
Gum Grafting
Gum grafting restores lost tissue caused by gum recession or periodontal disease. Receding gums can expose tooth roots and cause sensitivity. Grafts may use your own tissue or a donor source to strengthen the gumline and protect both natural teeth and dental implants.
Comprehensive Periodontal Care
As specialists in gum, bone, and implant health, our periodontists customize every treatment plan for optimal results. Whether you’re addressing gum recession or sensitivity, or planning dental implants, our goal is to restore both health and confidence.
Why Patients Choose Periodontal Associates
For nearly 50 years, patients across Colorado have trusted Periodontal Associates for advanced periodontal and implant care. We combine expertise, innovation, and compassion to achieve healthy, lasting results.
Patients choose us because we:
- Offer complete periodontal and implant care under one roof
- Use advanced laser technology for precise, minimally invasive treatment
- Provide personalized, patient-centered care
- Deliver predictable results through experience and collaboration
Insurance and Financing
Periodontal Associates accepts most major dental insurance plans and will verify your benefits before your treatment to minimize surprises. Our team provides estimates in advance and helps you understand your coverage.
For any costs not covered by insurance, we offer financing options through CareCredit and Alpheon, making it easier to move forward with the treatment you need.
Learn MoreSchedule a Consultation
Rebuild and reshape your gumline with periodontal plastic surgery procedures at Periodontal Associates. To schedule your appointment, call our Centennial office at (303) 795-5700 or our Aurora office at (303) 755-4500.
FAQs
Will my gums look natural after treatment?
Each procedure is carefully planned to achieve a natural, balanced result that complements your smile.
Does insurance cover periodontal plastic surgery?
Coverage depends on whether your procedure is medically necessary or cosmetic. Our team will verify your benefits and review all costs before treatment.
Where can I find a periodontist near me?
Periodontal Associates proudly serves patients throughout the Denver area with two convenient locations. Our Aurora office is located at 2900 South Peoria Street, Building D, Aurora, CO 80014, and our Centennial office is at 2101 E. Arapahoe Rd., Suite 101, Centennial, CO 80122. Both locations provide advanced periodontal care in a welcoming, modern environment.
