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How long is gum graft surgery?

I want to get a gum graft surgery for my receding gums. How long is gum graft surgery?

2 Answers

Depends on extent of gum recession and periodontist. After surgery, typical healing duration is 2-4weeks.
The length of the surgery is dependent on the surgeon and the amount of gum tissue he is grafting. Usually in my office for 3 teeth of grafting, we schedule my surgeon 1 hour.