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The most frequently encountered post-orthodontic problem is the retention of re-established tooth position. Relapse (drifting of the tooth back to its position prior to orthodontic correction) may occur anywhere, but it is often associated with teeth that have undergone rotation (twisting) as part of the orthodontic therapy. A fiberotomy involves the detachment of the fibers that attach the tooth to the bone via the gum. The fibers act like rubber bands and releasing the pressure between the fibers and the tooth reduces the forces that want to pull the tooth back to its original position. It is performed near the completion of the orthodontics and is shown to be effective in preventing the relapse of teeth. To preform this procedure the dentist will inject you with numbing shots. They then make simple cuts on the gum and cut the fibers, this is very painless procedure as long as you take advil after the numbing wears off. |
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