Pinhole Surgical Technique
Periodontist in South San Francisco
Certified
Pinhole Surgical Technique Provider
Dr. Stanley Sun is our-house periodontist and one of only a handful of specialists certified and trained in providing Pinhole Surgical Technique in San Francisco Bay area.
Get Back to Life
The Pinhole Surgical Technique™ is a minimally invasive option for treating gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting techniques, PST™ is incision and suture free. There are no visible wounds and healing is fast, so you can get back to what really matters.
No Cuts
Minimally invasive technique uses only microscopic pinholes.
No Grafting
Does not require taking donor tissue from your palate
No Sewing
No visible stitches that need to heal.
No Downtime
Heals the next day and is virtually undetectable
No Worries
Performed by a trained & certified PST provider
How the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ works
During the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique™, a tiny needle is used to make a small hole in your gum tissue. Through this pinhole, we use special instruments to gently loosen the gum tissue to help expand and slide the gumline to cover the exposed root structure.
What is Pinhole Surgical Technique?
The Pinhole Surgical Technique™ is a minimally invasive option for treating gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting techniques, PST™ is incision and suture free.
Gum grafting vs. Pinhole surgical technique
In contrast to traditional gum recession treatments which involve using donor or soft tissue grafts to rebuild the gum line and sutured in place, the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ offers a breath-through alternative to gum grafting.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ include:
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Quicker recovery for the patient than traditional grafting -
Reduced discomfort for the patient after treatment -
Doesn't require sutures -
Doesn't require scalpels or invasive surgical tools -
Doesn't require taking donor tissue from the patient’s palate
What happens after treatment?
What happens during treatment?
During the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique™, a tiny needle is used to make a small hole in your gum tissue. Through this pinhole, we use special instruments to gently loosen the gum tissue to help expand and slide the gumline to cover the exposed root structure.
Meet Your Pinhole Surgical Technique™ Specialist
Known for his humor as much as his expertise, Dr. Stanley Sun, will put you at ease with his friendly care and excellent reputation for delivering the best results for his patients
Dr. Stanley Sun
Dr. Sun is an accomplished periodontist who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology - the highest honor in his field - as well as a noted lecturer at the Department of Veteran Affairs. Dr. Stanley Sun is committed to providing his patients with personalized surgical dental care, delivered gently and with compassion.
Years in Practice Over 5 years
Education New York University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rutgers University of Medicine & Dentistry
Associations Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Member of the International Congress of Implantology and Lecturer at the Dept of Veterans Affairs
Why patients love Dr. Stanley Sun
Jessica L.
I am a patient of Dr. Stanley Sun and he performed gum grafting surgery on me twice. The first time was with the tunnel grafting technique and the second time was with the newer Pinhole Surgical Technique. I prefer the Pinhole Surgical Technique over tunnel grafting as the recovery time was tremendously shorter. I had it done on a Friday and was recovered by Monday. Also, my face did not swell up as much. The overall procedure went very smooth. Dr. Sun is very professional and I am pleased with his service. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his excellent work. I would definitely recommend him and the Pinhole Surgical Technique to others. Thanks again!
Joanna D.
"Dr. Sun was amazing! I went in a little anxious and nervous, but as usual they took care of me and were very informative. I walked out a little swollen but fully able to talk and felt great! They've called me to follow up a couple of times and I have to say it's been a couple of days since the procedure and I feel completely fine with no swelling or soreness. Great work and service!