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Procedures

Periodontal surgery

Consumer information

Frenectomy
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$-$$$
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
30 minutes
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Average
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Generally helps minimize the risk of gum recession and allows spaces between teeth to be closed.
Wear properties
Wear properties
Not applicable
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Depends on compliance with doctors recommendations and individual risk factors.
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Not applicable
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Not applicable
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Not applicable
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Potential for minor discomfort for a few days; typically well-tolerated.
gum grafts
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$$$-$$$$$ (per tooth. Depends on type of graft.)
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
1 visit; 1 to 2 hours. Per affected quadrant of teeth (with wide variation), plus initial consultation with periodontist.
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Above average
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Many times, improving the appearance of the gum tissues around affected teeth is a goal.
Wear properties
Wear properties
Not applicable
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Average to above average. Depends on patient compliance and individual risk factors.
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Not applicable
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Exposed root surfaces may be etched slightly with conditioning agents to prepare them for the graft
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Not applicable
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Above average