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Periodontal surgery

Compare treatment options

Comparing attributes for a procedure and its treatment options can be useful when making treatment decisions.

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Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)

  • Desensitizing medications
    $
  • Fillings & core buildups; silver
    $-$$ (Depends on number of surfaces.)
  • Fillings & core buildups; composite resin
    $-$$$ (per tooth. Depends on tooth type and number of surfaces.)
  • Periodontal surgery; gum grafts
    $$$$-$$$$$ (per tooth. Depends on type of graft.)
  • Periodontal surgery; Frenectomy
    $$-$$$
  • Simple extractions
    $ (Individual permanent teeth cost more than baby tooth remnants.)
  • Surgical extractions
    $$-$$$ (per tooth depending on whether or not the tooth is easily accessible.)
  • Topical fluoride
    $

Actual cost of care varies most by geographic region. Local variation is typically greatest between general dentists and specialists.