Gum Recession Treatments

Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique™

A breakthrough treatment for gum recession in Monmouth County

Dr. Carlos is a specially trained pinhole surgeon trained by Dr. John Chao at the Chao Pinhole Academy in California.

WHAT IS GUM RECESSION?
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PINHOLE BEFORE & AFTERS
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What is the Pinhole Surgical Technique™(PST™)?

The 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 Pinhole Surgical Technique™ were created by Dr. John Chao, and who trained our doctor.

How is Pinhole Surgical Technique™ (PST™) performed?

During the 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 Pinhole Surgical Technique™. It simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue.

How does the Pinhole Surgical TechniqueTM (PSTTM) 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 Pinhole Surgical Technique™.

What are the benefits of Pinhole Surgical Technique™(PST™)?

The benefits of the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ are many:

Less discomfort for the patient after treatment
Faster recovery for the patient than traditional grafting
No need for uncomfortable sutures
No need for scalpels or invasive surgical tools
No need to take donor tissue from the patient’s palate
Excellent, natural-looking, long-lasting results

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