Does a Fiberotomy hurt?

The fiberotomy procedure can be performed by an orthodontist, periodontist or an oral surgeon. Similar to other oral surgeries, patients may experience minor swelling the first few days after the procedure. Any pain is typically minimal, however, some patients report experiencing tooth sensitivity for a few weeks.

What is the circumferential Fiberotomy?

A Circumferential Supracrestal Fiberotomy (CFS) is an effective treatment to aid in keeping your teeth from rotating back to their original position after successful orthodontic care. It entails releasing the connective supracrestal fibers that are attached to the tooth and bone.

Which fibers cause movement of teeth back to original after removal of braces?

Why Do Teeth Move? A study in the Journal of Dental Lasers points out that when teeth are moved orthodontically, this can cause the stretching of the periodontal ligament (PDL) and gingival fibers that encircle the tooth. After your orthodontist removes your braces, these fibers contract, causing a relapse.

Who can perform a Gingivectomy?

It can be performed by a general dentist who has training in periodontal surgery. Another type of periodontal surgery is called a gingivoplasty. A gingivoplasty is different than a gingivectomy as the former only involves a partial removal of the gums. The latter removes an entire portion of a gum section.

Which is more effective laser aided fiberotomy or conventional CSF?

Er,Cr:YSGG laser-aided CSF in one month was as effective in reducing rotational relapse tendency of mandibular incisor teeth as conventional CSF.

What are common problems with metal fiber laser cutting?

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What happens to soft tissue during a fiberotomy?

The soft tissue contains very tough fibers that are stretched when teeth are moved. They then exert pressure on teeth to pull them back to the original position. This is most likely to happen when the teeth were severely rotated or otherwise dramatically moved. These fibers are resilient and may relapse even if the patient wears a retainer.

Do you need local anesthesia for a fiberotomy?

A dentist will administer local anesthesia before inserting a scalpel blade or laser tip into the sulcus of the teeth involved and cutting across the fibers holding each tooth. There is no flap, rip or change in the outer position of the gums. No stitches or suturing are necessary, and most patients experience only minor discomfort afterwards.