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What is a fiberotomy?
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Surgical cutting: A fiberotomy or pericision is an orthodontic surgical procedure designed to cut/modify the gingival fibers around a tooth. It usually reduces the tendency to relapse of tooth rotations corrected by dental braces or other treatments. A fiberotomy involves the detachment of the fibers that attach the tooth to the bone via the gum. . To perform this procedure, the area around the tooth is numbed
Answered 7/7/2012
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Is a fiberotomy necessary after braces, or just wear a retainer?
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How long after fiberotomy until i can eat normally? What is the recovery period like after a fiberotomy and when can I eat solid food?
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Do i need to get a fiberotomy after my braces are removed? I just found out about fiberotomy procedures, and am a little confused. Is this something that's done routinely after someone has braces? Is it something that's done for every tooth that might rot
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Does the dentist numb your gums before a fiberotomy?
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