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IF you have a good periodontist (and you should do the necessary research to find a good one beforehand) then the risks are minimal. There is a slight risk of nerve injury (numbness or hot/cold sensitivity) at the roof of your mouth where they take the graft, but the risk is minimal. I've had the procedure done twice, for five different (lower front) teeth in total, and I've experienced no problems. The operation itself wasn't pleasant, but there really was no pain to speak of either the day of surgery or in the days after. I didn't fill the prescription for codeine either time, and I didn't even take ibuprofen after the second day. You *will* have to adjust your diet for a week or so, cutting your food into bite size pieces and chewing on one side of your mouth only. But it's a small inconvenience.
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The most common donor site for harvesting a free gingival graft is?
The hard palate (roof of the mouth)
What is Gingival Curettage?
Gingival curetage is usually done to remove subgingival calculus. a flap surgery is done to gain full access.
Do you cover a Gum Tissue Graft performed by a DDS?
No, a Gum Tissue Graft performed by an oral surgeon does not need "covered". You will be given specific instructions about how to care for your mouth, teeth, and gums.
What is the code for Costochondral cartilage graft?
20910 it is found under surgery Musculoskeletal System Cartilage graft;costochondral
What hospitals offer coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is offered by tertiary cardiac surgery centres. Depending on where you are located the nearest hospital to you will vary. In order to offer this surgery the hospital must have cardiac surgeons on site.
What is Gingival Fluid?
Gingival fluid is fluid containing plasma proteins. When there is gingival inflammation more gingival fluid is produced. Gingival fluid is sometimes also called crevicular fluid.
What is periodontal postoperative dressing?
A protective obtundent covering of the gingival and periodontal tissues used after periodontal surgery to aid in a rapid recovery.
What are the expected results from periodontal surgery?
decrease of attachment loss, which is the decrease in tooth loss due to gingival conditions. Normal immediate results of surgery are short-term pain; some gum shrinkage due to the surgery,
What is coronary bypass graft surgery?
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What is the name of the graft that is taken from the upper thigh area where the fascia is the thickest?
The graft taken from the upper thigh area where the fascia is the thickest is called a tensor fascia lata (TFL) graft. This graft is commonly used in ACL reconstruction surgery due to its strength and thickness.
What is gingivectomy?
Gingivectomy is periodontal surgery that removes and reforms diseased gum tissue or other gingival buildup related to serious underlying conditions.
What holds the dacron tube in place after thoracic replacement surgery?
The Dacron graft is sutured to both ends of the remaining portion of the vessel. If Total thoracic aorta surgery is what is being referred to then, yes. Also on a side note: A lot of times the vessel is opened up, and the graft is placed inside the vessel then the vessel is sutured around the graft. The sutures penetrate the vessel and the graft. Dacron does not cause any postoperative immunization reactions, and over time, tissue grows around the graft.
