How long does the healing take? | Gum transplantation

How long does the healing take?

The healing process is slightly different at the two transplant sites. At the “donor site” on the palate, healing is somewhat prolonged, since the tissue there has to completely renew itself again and an open wound has to heal. It often takes several weeks before complete regeneration occurs and one can eat normally.

At the “taker’s point”, i.e. where the open neck of the tooth is covered, the healing time is shorter. The tissue is sutured and after a few days the blood supply is complete. Therefore, regeneration can be expected after about 7-10 days. Smoking can significantly slow down the healing period or even lead to the failure of the treatment.

What are the costs?

Gum transplantation is not a procedure that is subsidized by the public health insurance. It is a purely private service, the amount of which depends on the type and duration of the operation and the number of teeth to be treated. Depending on the dentist, an investment of about 350-650€ per tooth can be expected.

If several teeth are affected by periodontitis, the costs will quickly increase to about 2000-3000€. The private health insurance companies cover these costs at least partially in case of medical indication. Furthermore, there are some additional insurances for people with statutory health insurance, which pay for this kind of treatment. It is always worth comparing the insurances before such a treatment. Also against a second opinion from a specialist is often nothing to object to, because he can estimate the costs and the prognosis better.

Diagnosis

Before the dentist carries out the gum transplantation, a detailed examination must be performed. He will visually inspect all teeth, find carious areas and above all measure the depth of the gum pockets. This measurement is very important as it can detect gingivitis and periodontosis.

In addition, the necks of the teeth are examined and the dentist measures with a probe how much the gums have already receded there or how much the root of the tooth is exposed. Finally, the dentist decides whether x-rays are necessary for further treatment planning and prepares them.