PINHOLE GRAFTING
PINHOLE GRAFTING

A BEAUTIFUL PRACTICE FOR ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDS

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What is the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST)?

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique is a minimally invasive option for treating gum recession. Unlike other traditional grafting techniques, PST is incision and suture free, an obvious major positive element for many patients. All of the tools and techniques used to perform the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique were created by Dr. John Chao, and who trained our doctor. How does the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) differ from the traditional method of gum grafting? Traditional gum recession treatments involve the use of donor tissue or soft tissue grafts in order to rebuild the gum line. This soft tissue would be then need to be sutured in place and would result in it joining with the existing gum tissue as it heals. While this traditional grafting treatment is no doubt effective, comparable results with better patient experience and a considerable amount less discomfort can be achieved through the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. How is Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) performed? During the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique, a needle is used to make a small hole in the patient’s existing gum tissue. Through this pinhole, special instruments are then used to gently loosen the gum tissue. These tools help to expand and then slide the gum line to cover the exposed root structure in question. There are no grafts, no sutures, and no incisions needed with the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. It simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue. This advancement has already done wonders for individuals that need this type of procedure done, but found themselves intimidated by the pain and discouraged by the cost. We are very excited and proud to be able to offer this technique to our patients, as it is our main goal to see all individuals make their dental health a priority, and the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique allows for that to happen much more easily.

Sharon-Pinhole_Grafting
Rocio-Pinhole_Grafting

What is the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST)?

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique is a minimally invasive option for treating gum recession. Unlike other traditional grafting techniques, PST is incision and suture free, an obvious major positive element for many patients. All of the tools and techniques used to perform the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique were created by Dr. John Chao, and who trained our doctor. How does the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) differ from the traditional method of gum grafting? Traditional gum recession treatments involve the use of donor tissue or soft tissue grafts in order to rebuild the gum line. This soft tissue would be then need to be sutured in place and would result in it joining with the existing gum tissue as it heals. While this traditional grafting treatment is no doubt effective, comparable results with better patient experience and a considerable amount less discomfort can be achieved through the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. How is Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) performed? During the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique, a needle is used to make a small hole in the patient’s existing gum tissue. Through this pinhole, special instruments are then used to gently loosen the gum tissue. These tools help to expand and then slide the gum line to cover the exposed root structure in question. There are no grafts, no sutures, and no incisions needed with the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. It simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue. This advancement has already done wonders for individuals that need this type of procedure done, but found themselves intimidated by the pain and discouraged by the cost. We are very excited and proud to be able to offer this technique to our patients, as it is our main goal to see all individuals make their dental health a priority, and the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique allows for that to happen much more easily.

Sharon-Pinhole_Grafting
Rocio-Pinhole_Grafting

What is the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST)?

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique is a minimally invasive option for treating gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting techniques, PST is incision and suture free. All of the tools and techniques used to perform the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique were created by Dr. John Chao, and who trained our doctor. How does the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) differ from traditional gum grafting? Traditional gum recession treatments involve the use of donor tissue or soft tissue grafts in order to rebuild the gumline. This soft tissue would be sutured in place and would join with existing gum tissue as it healed. While this traditional grafting treatment is effective, comparable results with better patient experience can be achieved through the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. How is Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) performed? During the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique, a needle is used to make a small hole in the patient’s existing gum tissue. Through this pinhole, special instruments are used to gently loosen the gum tissue. These tools help expand and slide the gumline to cover the exposed root structure.There are no grafts, no sutures, and no incisions needed with the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. It simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue.

The benefits of the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique are many:

-Can correct gum recession in as little as 1 treatment session.
-Minimal discomfort and swelling in most cases because the method is scalpel free, suture free and graft free.
-Long term results per the international journal of periodontology and restorative dentistry.
-The pinholes heal in 24 hrs in most cases.
-Only 2 over the counter pain pills required after treatment on average per the study in Int. Journal of Periodontology and restorative dentistry.
-Can prevent tooth loss  and the need for other costly procedures such as implants or dentures.
-Treatment sessions can be completed in as little as 1-2 hours in many cases.
-Can enhance a more youthful and attractive appearance.
-Patients often describe feeling due to being able to smile without shame or guilt associated with ugly receded gums.
-Most patients are back to normal light activities within 24 – 48 hours post procedure.

 

Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique Process

Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique Process