How much does Chao pinhole surgery cost?

How much does the Chao Pinhole Technique cost? The cost of treating gum recession with pinhole surgery depends on the amount of gum recession you’ve experienced and the number of teeth that require treatment. The average cost of PST is $3000 per quadrant.

What is Chao pinhole?

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.

How does pinhole gum surgery work?

Once in place, instead of using stitches to keep it there, the Pinhole Surgical Technique uses collagen strips, inserting the strips through the pinhole. The strips are then used to hold the gum tissue in place, creating the new tissue support and assisting in the healing process.

Does pinhole gum surgery last forever?

Pinhole Gum Surgery Permanent? Yes. Pinhole gum surgery is considered to be just as permanent as any other type of treatment for gum recession, such as gum grafting.

How successful is pinhole gum surgery?

While there is some risk involved in undergoing any procedure, the Pinhole Surgical Technique has an extremely high success rate of over 90%. This is an equivalent success rate compared to the traditional gum grafting method.

Who is a good candidate for pinhole gum surgery?

If you have receding, sensitive, or bleeding gums; you are likely a good candidate for pinhole surgery. You must also be free of periodontal disease and inflamed gums, and commit to adopting new hygiene habits to prevent future gum recession.

Which is better gum graft or pinhole surgery?

If you have multiple areas of gum recession, the pinhole technique offers still another advantage. While invasive traditional gum grafting typically only treats one or two teeth at a time, pinhole gum rejuvenation can treat multiple areas in a single office visit, thanks to its minimally-invasive approach.

Who is not a candidate for pinhole surgery?

Contraindications for Pinhole Surgery include poor homecare, less than 2-3mm attached gums, compromised immune system, smoker, teeth grinding or malocclusion, rampant active decay or periodontal disease.

Can anyone get pinhole surgery?

Who is a good candidate for pinhole surgery?

You may be a good candidate for the Pinhole Surgical Technique if: You are bothered by the appearance of receding gums. You have significant tooth sensitivity due to gum recession. You do not have periodontal disease (gum disease)