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Real Patient Results
Before & After
Documented results from Dr. Chao's Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation® patients — real photos, real outcomes, no filters.
Case #1 — 15-Year Follow-Up
Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation® — Long-Term Results
This patient presented with severe gum recession across multiple teeth in December 2009. Dr. Chao performed the Pinhole Surgical Technique® — a minimally invasive, scalpel-free, suture-free procedure. The following photos document the dramatic, lasting results over 15 years.
BEFORE
December 2009
Severe gum recession — lower anterior teeth with significant root exposure
AFTER — 15 YEARS
June 2026 (15 Years Later)
Healthy gum coverage restored — lower arch showing stable, long-term results
15 Years
of stable, lasting gum coverage — no recurrence
Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation® by Dr. John Chao, DDS, MAGD — Inventor of the Technique