Australasian Dentist Implant Dentistry Today No 15

WHY IS TREATMENT BENEFICIAL? SMILE AGAIN Aesthetically pleasing outcomes & maintenance of healthy soft tissue LESS PAIN & FEWER COMPLICATIONS No harvesting of own tissue from the palate. BETTER COLOUR MATCH Geistlich Mucograft ® blends in excellently with your gum and leads to nice colour match with the surounding soft tissue. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GUM TISSUE IS NOT HEALTHY? If you have insufficient healthy attached gum tissue, several oral health problems like inflammation, pain, bleeding and loss of bone and gums can occur. GAIN OF KERATINISED TISSUE INFLAMED GUMS – NOW WHAT? Patient Education for your practice. To order call 1800 776 326. Exposed tooth necks are one of the consequences of unhealthy gum tissue. PROBLEMATIC SITUATION Shifted boundaries between attached and unattached gum tissue can lead to problems. HEALTHY SITUATION Healthy gums allow optimal oral hygiene for maintenance of bone and gums. attached gum tissue unattached gum tissue