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Orthodontic extrusion or crown lengthening?
by elspouse, Jul 23, 2008 07:47AM
I have been told that I have a tooth with too much decay, particularly close to the gumline, and that to restore the tooth, crown lengthening will be needed.
I understand that there are a lot of disadvantages to crown lengthening, and that orthodontic extrusion has fewer downsides. Is that true? Can most teeth that need CL treatment be extruded instead? Can I expect orthodontic extrusion to cost almost as much as orthodontic treatment of the entire mouth, or is it usually just a fraction of the cost?
Also, why is extrusion generally disfavored in the US (as opposed to CL) compared to overseas?
I understand that there are a lot of disadvantages to crown lengthening, and that orthodontic extrusion has fewer downsides. Is that true? Can most teeth that need CL treatment be extruded instead? Can I expect orthodontic extrusion to cost almost as much as orthodontic treatment of the entire mouth, or is it usually just a fraction of the cost?
Also, why is extrusion generally disfavored in the US (as opposed to CL) compared to overseas?
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