Gum grafting in Turkey

How much does a gum graft cost in Turkey?

The average cost of a gum graft in Turkey in Istanbul is €500. Depending on your needs, the price can vary from 250 euros to 750 euros.

Procedure	Cost Turkey
Gum graft	500 €

What is a gum graft?

Gum graft surgery in Turkey is now a fairly popular procedure in the oral cavity. This cosmetic surgery in Istanbul aims to solve the problems associated with gum recession, which is the process of atrophy of the gum tissue around a tooth or the entire row of teeth.

Gum recession can be caused by a number of factors. It is often associated with periodontitis, when the bone tissue is destroyed by inflammatory processes, exposing the root of the tooth.

This can be caused by poor oral hygiene, chronic diseases, bite problems, the presence of strands and crenulations, smoking and trauma to the gums due to incorrect cleaning of the teeth.

It’s also worth noting that dental clinics in Istanbul practice dental implantation to the highest standard. As dental implantation is one of the most widespread dental services today, such a procedure is only carried out if all the necessary conditions are met, including healthy gums.

The installation of an artificial tooth in the place of the lost tooth is impossible without a thorough approach to the restoration of the soft tissue that will surround the new tooth. Healthy, prepared and immobile gums provide secure support for the future dental implant.

Unfortunately, the gum health of the majority of patients cannot serve as a guarantee of the correct position of the new tooth. Gingival inconsistency can be caused by a variety of reasons, the most common of which are as follows:

• soft tissue atrophy due to prolonged absence of the tooth ;
• genetic maldevelopment of the gums;
• tissue recession due to inflammatory diseases.

Thanks to advanced technologies, gum inconsistency has ceased to be a serious obstacle to the installation and normal functioning of dental implants.

Turkish surgeons perform an extremely important procedure for high-quality dental implantation – 3D gingival augmentation in the area where the future implant is to be installed, which ensures complete restoration of the soft tissue.

Objectives of gum graft surgery

• improve the quality of the gums around the implant;
• formation of a gingival sleeve;
• create the necessary mucosal volume for the gingival ridge around the artificial tooth;
• protecting the bone with restored gingiva in the implant zone.

Several techniques are used to restore the necessary volume of gingiva. The choice of a particular method depends on the patient’s specific objectives and individual preferences.

How is a gum graft carried out in Turkey?

If the soft tissue is insufficient, it can be transplanted from another part of the oral cavity. Usually, the gum is transplanted from the palate, as the histological properties of the hard palate are considered to be identical to those of the gum near the neck of the tooth. This is why the gum graft transplanted by the dentist survives fairly easily and stops gingival recession.

This procedure is carried out surgically. Before the operation, the Turkish doctor removes carious lesions in the working area and eliminates inflammation. Gum grafting in Turkey, in Istanbul, is painless as it is carried out under local anaesthetic.

To transplant the gum, the surgeon removes several flaps of soft tissue from the oral cavity, one of which is selected directly next to the tooth. The doctor then cleans the spaces beneath these flaps, eliminating inflammation, removing food residues and repairing the root cement.

Types of gum grafts

Before a gum graft is performed, the anaesthetist administers a safe and effective anaesthetic. During the operation, the patient sits in a comfortable chair and experiences no unpleasant sensations.

Free gum grafting

This technique is used if the patient has thin gum tissue. The surgeon prepares a hole in the gum which will be filled by the graft. A 2-3 mm free gum graft is taken from the palate, where dense mucosa is available. The tissue is then attached to the gum with a fine, neat stitch.

Connective tissue graft

This technique is used to treat exposed tooth roots. To do this, the surgeon removes subepithelial connective tissue from beneath the mucous membrane of the palate, whose main characteristic is good blood supply. The SCTG is then sutured to the gum tissue and treated with special antiseptic and regenerative solutions.

Our best services include

• Consultation
• Panoramic X-ray
• The dentist’s time and work
• Free transfer (airport, hotel, clinic)
• Local anaesthetics
• Anti-biotics, painkillers, mouthwash, etc.
• Laboratory fees
• Free hotel stay (room and breakfast)

Tissue transplants

This type of gum graft surgery is used if the patient has sufficient gum tissue around the tooth. The tissue is taken from the donor areas – adjacent parts of the gum. The procedure involves correctly transplanting a gum flap facing the root of the affected tooth. This tissue is then used to provide protection and fixation.

Post-operative period

Recovery from gum graft surgery does not require a hospital stay. However, the patient must remain under medical supervision for several weeks so that the doctor can monitor the tissue survival process. The stitches are removed one week after the operation, while the patient continues to take the local and general medication prescribed by the dentist.

In some cases, a healing cap is fitted after the implant has survived. This device helps to create beautiful gums around the new tooth, making the smile even more attractive.

Recommendations for oral care after a gum graft

Regular dental check-ups and thorough home dental care can help prevent serious damage requiring surgery in Istanbul. Other ways of preventing gum problems include:

• Cleaning teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
• Daily use of dental floss
• Regular dental check-ups
• Professional teeth cleaning
• Eating a healthy, balanced diet
• Refrain from smoking