MAINLINE DENTAL ARTS
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Targeted Surgical Removal of Diseased, Hyperplastic, or Excess Gum Tissue
A gingivectomy is a precise periodontal surgical procedure designed to excise diseased, hypertrophic (overgrown), or redundant gum tissue. While periodontal disease can cause gum tissue to recede, in certain instances it leads to chronic pseudopockets and swollen tissue enlargement that cannot be thoroughly cleaned with brushing or flossing alone.
Gingivectomy is also commonly indicated for drug-induced gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth triggered by certain blood pressure medications, immunosuppressants, or anti-seizure medications) and for cosmetic contouring before placing veneers or crowns.
At Main Line Dental Arts, our periodontists perform modern gingivectomies using advanced dental lasers and precision microsurgery, ensuring clean margins, minimal bleeding, and rapid, uneventful recovery.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
We accurately map the depth of the excess tissue to determine the exact boundary of the biological width and ensure bone architecture is respected.
Using fine laser energy or delicate micro-blades, the excess tissue is removed cleanly with sub-millimeter precision under gentle local anesthesia.
Laser energy instantly coagulates microscopic blood vessels, sealing nerve endings and providing immediate hemostasis with zero suturing required in most cases.
The gum tissue seals quickly, creating a smooth, cleanable, and aesthetically balanced gum margin within 7 to 10 days.
Removes deep pseudo-pockets where plaque and bacteria accumulate out of reach.
Minimizes bleeding and swelling during and after the procedure.
Sealed nerve endings result in dramatically less postoperative soreness.
Allows toothbrushes and floss to reach the tooth-gum interface effortlessly.
Practical instructions to ensure an anxiety-free visit and smooth, rapid healing.
What to expect from your initial specialist consultation through complete recovery.
Comprehensive 6-point periodontal charting per tooth to assess pocket depths and bone loss stages.
Deep ultrasonic debridement, scaling, root planing, and therapeutic antimicrobial decontamination.
Follow-up check 4 to 6 weeks later to measure pocket depth reduction and gum reattachment.
Personalized 3-month periodontal maintenance cleanings to keep infection in permanent remission.
Periodontists undergo 3 additional years of accredited university surgical residency beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on jawbone biology, tissue regeneration, and micro-precision implant placement. We partner closely with your family dentist to deliver lasting clinical excellence.
Our board-certified periodontists, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin, are here to help restore your oral health with compassionate, personalized care.
