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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
crown lengthing
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
crown lengthing
by harley92, Jun 21, 2008 09:54AM
will i need to miss work after having the crown lengthening done
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Jun 22, 2008 09:19AM
, Jun 22, 2008 09:19AM
The procedure is different on a tooth by tooth basis. I have no idea what work you do, nor do I have any idea of the amount of bone removal or soft tissue reflection.
Generally speaking, most patient return to relatively normal activity within 24 hrs of the procedure.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
Generally speaking, most patient return to relatively normal activity within 24 hrs of the procedure.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
Member Comments (2)
by harley92, Jun 23, 2008 03:31PM
To: dr kisch
thanks, you were right. the perodontist said the same thing. thanks
