Must relocate before finishing my treatment plan
Added: December 24, 2007 - 5:28 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Philadelphia, PA
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Case Summary
Root Canal
Crown
Porcelain Veneers / Crowns
Gum Surgery
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth: 2
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: Dec 15, 2007
Last Cleaning: 2004
Case Description
I don't know what to do - just came back from my dentist, he started fixing an old root canal job (4 canals), in order to prepare the tooth for a crown ( didn't have one after the original root canal, probably because I didn't came back to the dentist). So he put some medication, and the temporary crown, and told me to schedule an appointment in order to perform a gum surgery on the tooth (too ruined to place a crown, need more place). Now I just found out that I must move to Philadelphia within few weeks, so I can't finish it here. Can another dentist continue such a procedure? What can be an estimated cost for this in US? Maybe I can do the gum surgery before leaving - should I? I also must have a whisdom tooth extraction - to do it before or after this toot (they are close, one tooth between them). Thank you for your help and time!
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Reply: Must relocate before finishing my treatment plan
added: December 25, 2007 - 6:37 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
It is better to have the gum surgery with your new dentist; a periodontist in my practice can do this treatment. The fee is approx. $675-725,depending on thespecific procedure.The crown will be approx. $1000.00.If a newcore buildup isneeded it will add $ 220 to the fee.But you need to move quickly since any more decay or fracturing could compromise the prognosis for keeping the tooth.Contact method by phone only
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