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Case 5: Dental Implant Alternative
This young, professional man wanted to explore non-surgical options for his periodontal disease. His front tooth was very loose and had lost a lot of bone. The periodontist he had visited recommended extraction (ortho extrusion and extraction) of this tooth, followed by the placement of a dental implant and porcelain crown; the total cost estimate for this invasive treatment was six thousand dollars, and the time involved was extensive.
He chose one short appointment for perioscopy, as a dental implant alternative instead. Six weeks after perioscopy treatment the gums and bone around the patient's front tooth were healthy; he needed no further treatment. Needless to say, this patient saved thousands of dollars. In addition, this non-surgical solution only involved 30 minutes of his time, with no post operative pain or sensitivity.
The patient not only got to keep his natural tooth--he also saved thousands of dollars. If he had gone the periodontist's route, he would have had to take time off from work for multiple appointments to complete the treatment, and suffer the pain such treatments cause. He was thrilled to have another option.
