Examination and staging
Recession is classified by stage. The depth of the recession, the condition of the surrounding gum and the underlying cause together determine which procedure — if any — is appropriate.
Tooth Regeneration Center
Gum Graft in Korea | Treatment for Receding Gums and Exposed Roots
When gums recede, the root surface is exposed — and gum tissue does not grow back on its own. Grafting and regeneration procedures rebuild the lost tissue, matched to how far the recession has progressed.
Final treatment plan, cost and duration are confirmed after in-clinic diagnosis.
Quick Answer
Gum recession means the gum line has moved down from its original height, exposing part of the tooth root. It can result from periodontal disease, natural factors or aggressive brushing. Treatment is chosen by stage: a flap procedure that repositions nearby gum to cover the root, a gum graft or subepithelial connective tissue graft using tissue from the palate, or guided tissue regeneration. Because grafted tissue needs weeks of healing and follow-up checks, treatment is planned around an honest discussion of your schedule.
Who it fits
Patient concerns this page answers
- Your gums have visibly receded and part of the tooth root is exposed
- Your teeth feel sensitive to cold near the gum line
- You have a history of gum disease, or brush hard with a stiff toothbrush
- Your teeth look longer than before and it bothers you when you smile
Process
From photo consultation to in-clinic diagnosis
Treating the cause before the surface
Because plaque and calculus drive most gum problems, they are first removed thoroughly from the tooth surface and deep pockets — known as scaling and root planing — and brushing habits are corrected. Surgery alone does not cure gum disease; it creates conditions your daily care can maintain.
The graft or regeneration procedure
Depending on the stage, the specialist may reposition nearby gum upward to cover the root (flap surgery), take a small piece of tissue from the palate and attach it where the gum has receded (gum graft or subepithelial connective tissue graft), or use guided tissue regeneration to encourage new tissue. In plain terms: healthy tissue is moved or borrowed to rebuild what was lost.
Healing and follow-up observation
Grafted tissue integrates gradually over several weeks. Follow-up visits are needed to check healing, remove stitches and confirm the new gum is stabilising — this observation period is part of the treatment, not an optional extra.
Care system
How this center cares for patients
Periodontal care reviewed by a team of specialists
Gum, root and bone conditions often overlap, so specialists from different fields examine the same mouth together before recommending surgery — a habit we keep from university-hospital style collaborative care.
Honest about what surgery can and cannot do
We will tell you plainly: graft surgery rebuilds tissue, but long-term gum health depends on cause control and your daily brushing. We treat surgery as one part of a larger plan, not a standalone fix.
FAQ
Questions Patients Ask
Where does the grafted tissue come from?→
Most grafts use a small piece of tissue taken from the roof of your own mouth (the palate). Because it is your own tissue, it integrates naturally with the surrounding gum. The donor area on the palate generally heals over the following weeks, and we monitor it at follow-up visits.
I'm only in Korea for a short time — is gum graft surgery realistic?→
The procedure itself is usually done in a single visit, but the treatment does not end there: stitches are typically removed about one to two weeks later, and healing needs to be checked over the following weeks. If your stay is short, we will tell you honestly at the consultation whether the timeline works, and what follow-up arrangements would be needed, before you decide.
Will the result last permanently?→
No clinic can promise that, and outcomes vary from person to person. What we can say is that the result lasts longest when the original cause — gum disease or hard brushing — stays under control, and when you keep up daily care and periodic check-ups. If those habits slip, recession can recur.
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