Gingivoplasty: reshaping the gumline

KEIT Dental has seven dental treatment rooms organised to accommodate periodontology, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and dental prosthetic procedures. When planning gingivoplasty, clinical examinations and diagnostic instruments allow the dentist to assess the gum contour, tooth shape, and relationship between the gums and underlying bone. When indicated, clinical photographs and intraoral scans may help plan the reshaping procedure, with particular attention to smile symmetry, functionality, and tissue preservation.

One of the main advantages of KEIT Dental is its ability to combine dental expertise with the multidisciplinary medical team at KEIT Day Hospital. The clinic works with professionals experienced in periodontology, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and dental prosthetics. In particularly complex cases, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other medical specialists may also be involved, depending on clinical needs.
For gingivoplasty, collaboration between professionals allows periodontal health, tooth proportions, and any restorative or prosthetic requirements to be assessed. This approach makes it possible to coordinate gum reshaping with other dental treatments when necessary to achieve a functional and aesthetically harmonious result.

Before gingivoplasty, the dentist assesses gum health, the amount of gingival tissue present, the position of the gum margin, and its relationship with the underlying bone. Particular attention is paid to inflammation, gum enlargement, or contour abnormalities to determine whether reshaping is appropriate and how extensive the procedure should be. When necessary, the assessment may include periodontal examinations and radiographic evaluations.
Thanks to its integration with KEIT Day Hospital, patients with particular medical conditions or factors that may affect healing may undergo additional specialist assessments. Treatment planning therefore considers both aesthetic and functional objectives and the patient's general health.

One of KEIT Dental's distinguishing features is its in-house dental laboratory, which facilitates direct collaboration between dentists and dental technicians when planning prosthetic and aesthetic rehabilitations. When gingivoplasty is performed before placing crowns, veneers, or other restorations, the gum contour is considered when designing the future restoration.
Coordination between the clinic and laboratory allows tooth proportions, restoration margins, and overall smile harmony to be assessed, supporting continuity between gum reshaping and subsequent prosthetic treatment stages.

KEIT Dental follows hygiene and infection control protocols that include disinfecting treatment areas, sterilising instruments, and using disposable materials when indicated. During gingivoplasty, particular attention is paid to managing the gum tissues, controlling bleeding, and preserving periodontal structures.
Integration with KEIT Day Hospital provides additional support for managing complex dental cases. The facility has three equipped operating theatres, specialists in anaesthesia and intensive care, vital signs monitoring systems, and a postoperative resuscitation room.
Gingivoplasty is generally performed under local anaesthesia without requiring hospital admission. For more complex dental or oral and maxillofacial procedures, general anaesthesia may be used within the hospital facility when clinically indicated and following an appropriate anaesthetic assessment.
For cases requiring prolonged monitoring or specific postoperative care, admission to KEIT Day Hospital's inpatient wards can also be arranged. These wards are equipped with healthcare staff and monitoring systems. This integration allows the level of care to be adapted to the patient's condition and the complexity of the procedure.

At KEIT Dental, patient care continues after treatment through personalised guidance and follow-up appointments scheduled according to the extent of gum reshaping. Subsequent examinations allow the dentist to assess gum healing, check any sutures, and evaluate the gradual stabilisation of the new gum contour.
Patients receive guidance on oral hygiene, diet, and precautions to follow during recovery. When gingivoplasty precedes prosthetic rehabilitation, follow-up appointments are coordinated with tissue healing times. For international patients, care may continue after they return to their home country through communication with the clinic and guidance on necessary follow-up appointments.

KEIT Dental places particular emphasis on treatment transparency and clinical documentation. Before gingivoplasty, patients receive information about the indications for the procedure, the extent of gum reshaping, expected benefits, healing times, and potential risks, including possible changes in sensitivity or alterations to the gum contour during healing.
Clinical documentation includes diagnostic assessments, the treatment plan, and the procedures performed. The informed consent form and treatment quotation also allow patients to understand the details of the procedure and its associated costs. Any applicable guarantee conditions are specified in the contractual documentation, clarifying the coverage provided, exclusions, and arrangements for assistance. The stability of the results also depends on periodontal health, individual healing, and maintaining good oral hygiene.