Soft tissue graft treatment
Added: September 12, 2007 - 9:21 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Boston, MA
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Case Summary
Gum Surgery
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 4.2007
Last Cleaning: 4.2007
Case Description
Hi, I had GUM evaluation from a doctor. He said that I have to have soft tissue graft treatment for tooth #19. One way that he recommended is to use tissue from cell bank rather than take it from my tissue on top of the mouth. My question is that if tissue from the bank is used, is it going to have the same recovery time/outcome from the treatment as to use my own tissue in the mouth ?
Is there any side-effect from this treatment? Also, what's average estimated cost for this treatment?
if possible, I want to find a good periodontist in boston area for the treatment. Please advise.!! Thanks
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Reply: Soft tissue graft treatment
added: September 13, 2007 - 4:47 AM
Cost Estimate: $
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Thank you for the email.I would be happy to meet with you and exam your perio condition. I do not do perio myself, rather I work with very talented periodontists in the area and would be happy to provide you with a referral if needed.Please contact Scott at my office and he will reserve time for you.Thank you again for the email.Tim Deahl DDS
Reply: Soft tissue graft treatment
added: September 13, 2007 - 4:59 AM
Cost Estimate: $$1,200 (most of which is covered by insurance)
Hi. We have a fantastic periodontist at our practice. She does beautiful graft surgery. Please visit our web site learn more about her and call our office if you wish to schedule an appointment.FYI....she does not use tissue from a cell bank, but rather uses the patient''''''''s own tissue. She takes a very small piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth, near one of the back molars. To make things more comfortable afterwards in that area, she makes a plastic stent (like a retainer) to cover the roof of the mouth for about a week. The graft site is also covered with a special peridontal packing which helps it to heal and makes it more comfortable afterwards.Some periodontists feel that there is too much shrinkage of tissue that comes from the cell banks. It''''''''s really a matter of personal preference though.Our periodontist would be happy to see you.
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