Gum Graft in Thailand Your guide to cost, top dentists & hospitals

Our partner clinics have dedicated periodontal suites with microsurgical instruments, magnification systems, and the capability to process PRF on-site. They are equipped for the precision that soft tissue grafting demands and handle gum surgery cases routinely.

Our partner periodontists hold postgraduate qualifications in periodontology and specialise in soft tissue surgery. They are experienced in all graft techniques (connective tissue, free gingival, and tunnel with allograft) and recommend the approach best suited to your specific recession pattern.

Ask about root coverage success rates and which graft technique they recommend for your case. A periodontist who discusses tissue biotype, recession classification, and expected coverage percentage is working at the specialist level. Review before-and-after photos showing gum line symmetry and colour blending.

A successful graft covers exposed root surfaces, restores a natural gum line contour, and eliminates root sensitivity. The tissue thickens and blends in colour with the surrounding gum over two to three months. Multiple teeth treated in a single session heal with an even, symmetrical gum line.

Root coverage rates vary by recession severity and technique. Connective tissue grafts achieve 80–100% root coverage in most cases. The initial appearance improves within weeks, with final colour blending and tissue maturity reached by three to six months. Sensitivity resolves as the root becomes covered and sealed by the new tissue.

A gum graft in Thailand typically costs between $300 and $600 per site, depending on the technique, whether autograft or allograft tissue is used, and how many teeth are treated. Connective tissue grafts from the palate are the most common and sit in the mid-range. Tunnel techniques with allograft may cost slightly more due to the processed tissue.

The total cost covers the periodontist's fee, local anaesthesia and sedation, graft material (autograft from palate or processed allograft), sutures, post-operative medications, and follow-up appointments. If PRF augmentation or Emdogain is used, these are quoted as additional items.

The number of teeth treated is the primary cost driver. Treating multiple sites in a single session is more cost-effective per site than treating one tooth at a time. The graft technique and donor source also affect price: allograft tissue costs more than autograft from your own palate. Adjunctive materials like PRF and Emdogain add to the total.

Pricing varies by the complexity and scope of the procedure. Typical ranges at our partner hospitals in Thailand:

• Connective tissue graft (per site): $300–$380. Tissue taken from under the palate, gold standard for root coverage
• Free gingival graft (per site): $350–$450. Surface tissue from the palate, used to thicken attached gingiva
• Allograft or xenograft (per site): $450–$600. Donor or animal-derived tissue, avoids a palatal harvest site
• Pinhole Surgical Technique (per site): $450–$600. Scalpel-free, suture-free repositioning of existing gum (the Chao Pinhole method); a premium minimally invasive option for broad recession across several teeth
• PRF augmentation (add-on, per site): +$80–$150. Optional autologous platelet-rich fibrin membrane added over or under the graft to support healing

Exact pricing is confirmed after your consultation and treatment plan are finalised.

Gum grafting in Thailand costs 60–70% less than equivalent treatment in the US ($900–$1,800 per site), Australia (A$850–A$1,650), and UK (£750–£1,500). For patients needing grafts on multiple teeth, the combined savings in Thailand can cover the entire trip and leave thousands unspent.

If your recession is mild and the main complaint is sensitivity, there are non-surgical options worth knowing about. Desensitising agents, fluoride varnishes, and bonding agents seal the exposed root and ease the cold and sweet sensitivity, while tooth-coloured composite or a thin pink composite can be bonded over the bare root to mask it and make a long tooth look shorter. Correcting the cause, usually switching to a soft brush and a gentle technique, then halts further recession. These are useful steps, and for some people they are enough.

What they cannot do is bring the lost tissue back. Bonding and desensitisers cover or soothe the root, but they do not rebuild a thicker, attached gum band, so the underlying recession stays the same and composite at the gum line can stain, chip, or trap plaque and needs upkeep. They manage the symptoms rather than reverse the recession, and they do nothing to protect a tooth where the gum has thinned to almost nothing.

A gum graft is the route when you want the recession itself restored: real tissue transplanted to cover the root, thicken the gum, and give a lasting, natural gum line rather than a cosmetic patch over the problem. Where recession is moderate to advanced, sensitivity is persistent, or there is too little attached gum left to protect the tooth, grafting is what delivers a durable result, and that is what the rest of this page covers.

Most patients can fly home five to seven days after a gum graft, once the follow-up confirms the graft is attaching properly. The grafted tissue is fragile in the first few days, so staying close to your surgical team during early healing is important. Cabin pressure does not affect the graft site, but avoid anything that could bump or disturb the area during travel.

A soft, cool diet is essential for the first week: avoid hot, spicy, crunchy, or acidic foods that could irritate the graft or donor site. Chew on the opposite side of your mouth. By week two, you can gradually reintroduce warmer and slightly firmer foods. Full, unrestricted eating typically resumes within three to four weeks as the tissue matures.

The graft begins integrating with the surrounding tissue within the first two weeks. Initial healing is visible within a month, but the tissue continues to mature and blend in colour and texture over three to six months. The final result is a stable, healthy gum line that protects exposed roots and looks natural.

A gum graft is an outpatient procedure done under local anaesthetic, so you stay awake and comfortable throughout. Your periodontist numbs the recession site and, where a connective tissue or free gingival graft is used, the palate donor area as well. You feel pressure and movement rather than pain, and the numbness lasts well past the end of the appointment.

If you feel anxious about dental surgery, sedation is available alongside the local anaesthetic to keep you relaxed and calm while still awake. Many patients are perfectly comfortable with local alone, especially with the tunnel technique, which avoids a palate wound altogether; your periodontist talks this through with you beforehand and tailors it to how you feel.

Before treatment you have a periodontal assessment that reviews your medical history and any medications, including blood thinners. You feel nothing during the graft itself, and once the numbness fades the discomfort is mild and predictable: usually most noticeable at the palate donor site for the first few days, and well controlled with the medication your periodontist prescribes.

Yes. Gum grafting is a routine periodontal procedure performed under local anaesthesia as an outpatient. Our partner periodontists use microsurgical instruments, premium graft materials, and proven protocols. The procedure carries minimal medical risk and produces predictable results in experienced hands.

Stop smoking before surgery: smoking is the single biggest risk factor for graft failure. Have active gum disease treated before grafting. Follow post-operative instructions precisely, particularly the prohibition on brushing the graft site for two weeks. Switch to a soft toothbrush and gentle technique permanently to prevent future recession.

With proper oral hygiene and gentle brushing technique, gum grafts are long-lasting. The original cause of recession (whether aggressive brushing, thin tissue, or periodontal disease) must be identified and corrected to prevent recurrence. Switching to a soft toothbrush and mastering a gentle circular brushing motion is essential.

Plan for seven to ten days. Day one covers the consultation and periodontal assessment. The graft procedure is performed on day two or three. Follow-up appointments at days five and seven check graft integration and remove sutures if needed. Staying the full ten days gives the graft time to establish and gives you greater confidence before flying home.

Your care coordinator schedules all appointments and provides daily check-in support during recovery. The treatment quote covers the periodontist's fee, anaesthesia, graft material, medications, and follow-up. Flights and accommodation are separate.

The first three to four days require rest and a soft diet. By mid-week, most patients feel well enough for gentle sightseeing. Avoiding spicy food, alcohol, and strenuous activity for the first week protects the graft. Many patients combine grafting with other dental treatments scheduled around the recovery window.