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What happens when one has a fiberotomy done?
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Prevents relapse: This procedure if required and performed prevents the possibility of relapse of corrected rotations by orthodontics.It makes your results more stable. It is generally done under mild local anesthetic. A short course of pain medication is mostly advised. An antibiotic prescription might be sometimes prescribed. Please see the previous answers on this subject.
Answered 10/3/2016
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