Dental Implants with Receding Gums

Treating Receding Gums Before Implant Placement

Consultant-level specialists can place dental implants even when a patient has receding gums by using soft-tissue grafting to rebuild the gum line. This process creates a stable, aesthetic seal around the implant fixture. Our specialists use 3D CBCT imaging to map the existing tissue and bone before surgery. This ensures the implant is positioned to support the remaining gum architecture.

Success depends on the health of the supporting tissues. Dr Opeoluwa Sodeinde is a specialist periodontist. He applies current understanding of bone and gum regeneration to every case of gum recession. This expertise allows for precise planning of the soft-tissue interface during dental implant treatment in London.

London Dental Specialists's implant service integrates computer-guided surgery to place fixtures with millimetre precision. We use bone and soft-tissue grafting to replace lost volume. These protocols help prevent peri-implantitis. It is the leading cause of late implant loss. Most patients find that these combined techniques provide a stable foundation for a crown that looks natural.

What causes gum recession, and can it be fixed first?

• Periodontal disease destroys the supporting structures of the teeth.
• Brushing with too much pressure wears away the soft tissue over time.
• Excessive bite forces or grinding put undue stress on the gum line.
• Genetic predispositions often result in naturally thin tissue that recedes easily.

Recession can often be addressed before implant placement. Dr Opeoluwa Sodeinde, a specialist periodontist, uses a gum graft to restore lost volume. This procedure involves moving tissue from one area of the mouth to another. It creates a thicker barrier against bacteria. This is critical because the same tissue that holds a tooth also supports an implant. London Dental Specialists's periodontal care focuses on stabilizing these tissues, and this assessment helps determine whether you're suitable for implants.

Dr Sodeinde has a research interest in bone and gum regeneration for implant surgery, applying research-led protocols to tissue regeneration. He uses autografts, allografts, and xenografts to rebuild the site. These methods ensure the implant has a robust biological seal.

What if you also have bone loss?

Consultant-level specialists can still place Straumann implants if bone loss has occurred, provided the site is rebuilt first. We use CBCT 3D imaging to map the remaining jaw structure with precision. This data allows Dr Sodeinde to perform bone grafting for dental implants, using materials like xenografts or autografts to create a stable foundation.

Our specialist periodontist has a research interest in bone and gum regeneration, including autografts, allografts and xenografts, for implant surgery. This means he treats the underlying architecture, not just the surface. London Dental Specialists's bone and soft-tissue grafting protocols ensure the implant is anchored in dense, healthy bone. This clinical precision is why we offer a 10-year warranty on our implants.

What do implants look like with a receding gum line?

Implant crowns can look unnaturally long if the gum line is too low to cover the junction between the crown and the implant. Without soft-tissue grafting, the metal or ceramic abutment may become visible, creating a dark shadow or a gap. When our consultant-level specialists manage the tissue first, the gum line frames the tooth naturally. This matters. This aesthetic result is a core part of how we provide dental implants London patients rely on for a seamless appearance. Dr Opeoluwa Sodeinde, our specialist periodontist, applies his expertise to this process, ensuring the soft tissue is positioned to mask the implant hardware.

How we protect your gum line around the implant

London Dental Specialists's soft-tissue management uses soft-tissue grafting to rebuild the gum barrier around the implant fixture. We use 3D CBCT imaging to map the existing tissue thickness before surgery. This ensures the implant is placed in a position that supports a natural, stable gum line.

Dr Opeoluwa Sodeinde, periodontist applies a level of precision rooted in his MClinDent in Periodontics from King's College London. This multi-year clinical master's focused entirely on the diagnosis and surgical care of the gums and bone. He teaches at dental hospitals. These include the Royal College of Surgeons of England. There, he uses computer-guided implant surgery to avoid damaging fragile tissue. His active research into bone and gum regeneration means he applies the latest evidence on autografts and xenografts to protect the implant site.

If you'd like to discuss your options with a specialist and find out whether treatment is right for you, book your £195 implant consultation to get a personalised assessment and treatment plan.

The £195 consultation fee is credited toward any treatment you go ahead with.