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.
Restoring Receded Gums, Protecting Exposed Tooth Roots, and Eliminating Cold Sensitivity
Gum recession occurs when the pink gum margin surrounding your teeth pulls back, exposing the underlying tooth roots. Left unaddressed, exposed roots are highly vulnerable to root decay (cervical caries), acute hot/cold temperature sensitivity, aesthetic compromise, and progressive loss of supporting bone.
At Main Line Dental Arts, our board-certified periodontists perform delicate microsurgical gum grafting procedures (connective tissue grafts and allograft donor tissue) to rebuild thick, resilient keratinized tissue around vulnerable teeth.
Using microsurgical optics and ultra-fine sutures, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin gently cover exposed roots, restore symmetric smile aesthetics, and protect your teeth against lifelong structural breakdown.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
The exposed root surface is thoroughly cleaned and conditioned to eliminate microscopic endotoxins and encourage biological reattachment.
We either harvest a thin sliver of connective tissue beneath the roof of your mouth through a tiny flap or use premium, biocompatible donor tissue (Alloderm) to avoid any second surgical site.
Using high-powered surgical loupes, the graft is tucked beneath the receded gumline and secured with microscopic hair-thin sutures.
Over the subsequent 2 to 4 weeks, blood vessels populate the graft, integrating it permanently as firm, healthy pink gum tissue.
Covering exposed roots creates an insulated barrier against hot, cold, and sweet triggers.
Root cementum is soft and decays easily; gum tissue restores the natural protective seal.
Restores an even, harmonious gumline so your smile looks youthful and symmetric.
Alloderm donor tissue eliminates the need for roof-of-the-mouth palatal harvesting.
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.
