Odontoplasty or Recontouring is a dental treatment in which an oral surgeon will remove a portion of your tooth’s enamel to change your tooth’s length, shape, or surface. It is also known as Cosmetic Dentistry. The majority of patients who require this dental surgery do so to improve their appearance. By establishing a more balanced and harmonious smile, the oral surgeon improves your look. This dental surgery is a quick and painless operation with instant results for people who have it done. Your oral surgeon may need to employ filler materials or crowns to better shape your smile after this dental surgery (depending on the extent of the tooth’s damage).
The age groups of 31 to 40 years old (38 percent) and 41 to 50 years old (41 percent) are the most prevalent for aesthetic dental operations (32 percent). Similarly, 96% of aesthetic dentistry patients are female.
BENEFITS OF ODONTOPLASTY-
- Minor anomalies in tooth forms can be corrected.
- Alteration of the length of the canines can be easily performed..
- Repairing minor blemishes
- removing bulges in the enamel of the teeth
- Recontouring can also improve your general oral health, in addition to the benefits listed above. Your dentist can perform odontoplasty to eliminate crevices/overlaps where plaque or tartar can develop, leading to gingivitis and other oral health issues.
COSTS INVOLVED IN ODONTOPLASTY
Teeth whitening can cost up to $650, and cosmetic fillings can cost anywhere from $135 to $240 per tooth. Your cosmetic dentist will most likely propose tooth bonding to treat chipped, broken, or decayed teeth. The cost of this surgery varies from $150 to $400 per tooth.
Crowns are used to restore decayed or damaged teeth and cost between $800 and 2,500. Inlays and Onlays protect teeth from deterioration and restore their shape. The price varies from $600 to $900. Porcelain veneers are commonly priced between $1,000 and $2,000. They are more expensive, but they give teeth a more appealing appearance.
RELATED PROCEDURES –
- TEETH WHITENING TREATMENTS
Whitening treatments include –
- Over-the-counter treatments
- In-office whitening treatments
- intensive treatment using custom impressions.
This multi-step whitening treatment requires about two weeks to see results.
- VENEERS
Veneers alter and correct damaged, discolored, deformed, or crooked teeth to make them appear better. Porcelain veneers, require recontouring and are adhered to the teeth using a particular cement. The other type is Prepless veneers which do not require any recontouring before its installation. Many patients choose veneers for tooth whitening products and orthodontic procedures because they deliver outstanding aesthetic outcomes.
- BRACES AND CLEAR ALIGNERS
In addition to being orthodontic treatments, clear aligners and braces are also cosmetic in nature. Most people who get braces or clear aligners like Invisalign do so in order to enhance their appearance. However, it might be medically necessary for some circumstances. Both devices puts pressure to your teeth, to push them towards their original desired location.
- GUM CONTOURING
Another cosmetic surgery that alters the shape of your gums is gum contouring. A dentist removes any excess gum tissue that is causing a “gummy” smile during the process. When a person’s gum tissue extends too far past their upper teeth, it’s known as a gummy smile. Contouring can also be utilized to repair teeth that have become exposed due to receding gum tissue.
So if you are not confident with your smile and worry about the weariness of your teeth then book an appointment with your surgeon and find out more about Odontoplasty and similar procedures which will help you regain your self-confidence.
