|
Procedure |
Use of Laser |
Avg. Fee† |
Suggested ADA CDT Code* |
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Gingivectomy |
The removal of gum tissue surrounding a tooth or teeth, specifically refers to procedures involving continguous teeth. |
$400 |
D4210 - Gingivectomy or Gingivoplasty - Four or more continguous teeth or bounded teeth spaces, per quadrant |
|
Gingival incision, excision, troughing |
The removal of gum tissue surrounding a tooth or teeth, especially in the anterior; any removal of gingival tissue. |
$225 |
D4210 or D4211 - Gingivectomy - Tissue removal during crown and bridge procedures |
|
Exposure of unerupted teeth |
The uncovering of teeth that have not moved into the mouth appropriately. Especially useful when a canine or a first premolar needs to be exposed. |
$325 |
D7280 - Surgical Access of Unerupted Tooth |
|
Fibroma removal |
The removal of fibromas — tissue irritation which has evolved into a bundle of fibrous tissue. |
$325 |
D7972 - Surgical Removal of Fibrous Tuberosity |
|
Frenectomy |
The removal of thin muscle tissue that attaches the lips to the gum or the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The frenum can compromise tissue attachment, tooth mobility, etc. |
$100 |
D7960 - Frenulectomy |
|
Operculectomy |
The uncovering of molars that have been covered by tissue, usually in the posterior. |
$185 |
D7971 - Excision of Pericoronal Gingiva |
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Treatment of canker sores, herpetic lesions, aphthous ulcers |
Used to treat pain and improve healing. |
$50 - $70 |
D7410 - Destruction of Benign Lesion < 1.25cm |
|
Implant recovery |
Used to support a number of dental protheses, including crowns, implant-support bridges or dentures.
|
$75 - $100 |
D4240 - Gingival Flap Procedure (if implants are being performed) |
|
Soft-tissue curettage and sulcular debridement |
Used with standard scaling and root planning. |
$185 - $285 per quadrant |
D4910 or D4355 - Periodontal maintenance procedures and full mouth debridement to enable comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis |
|
Excisional or incisional biopsies |
The partial or complete removal of tissue for diagnosis. |
$225 - $375 |
D7286 - Biopsy of Oral Tissue - Soft |