Cost of gum repair-Gingivectomy or Gingivoplasty
Gum can recede and damage due to diseases like gingivitis or periodontitis or otherwise the gums can grow more around the teeth.The receding of the gums may cause due to poor nutrition or dental hygiene and the over growth of gums may occur due to the reaction of some medicines.Surgical procedures may be needed to rectify this dental problem.And the cost may depend upon the extent and nature of damage.
Typical Costs
- For gingivectomy or gingivoplasty for one tooth may cost around $190 -$300 and it can reach to $500-$800 per quadrant (upper right, lower right, upper left, lower left).And for the whole mouth it costs about $2,000 -$4,000.
- Tissue regeneration or tissue grafts in one specific area will cost around $500 -$900.The cost may also depends upon the extent of gum tissue damage in your mouth.
- The average cost of full mouth periodontal treatment is $4,000 -$6,000 but may go as high as $8,000 -$10,000 or even go higher depending upon the specific dental work or procedure.
Additional Costs
- Gum disease treatment starts with a periodontal diagnosis exam and X-rays which may cost you around $150 -$400.
- A full mouth debridement(Surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing) may cost you around $75 -$150.
- If needed, periodontal maintenance procedures can cost $150 -$250 per visit.
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admin on August 18th 2009 in Dental treatment cost