A Fiberotomy is a procedure that is typically done with a patient that has had some sort of corrective tooth placement, such as braces. Also called a Pericision, the dentist must cut the Gingival Fibers away from the tooth to prevent the tooth from rotating back into its previous position. Since these fibers attach the gum to the tooth, they can cause the tooth to be pulled into the position where it grew in.
The purpose of having these fibers is mainly to anchor the tooth to the gum. However, they are not really necessary to have. The root of the tooth and the surrounding teeth can do enough to hold the tooth in place.
The procedure to have the Gingival Fibers cut is very simple, does not require stitches, and can usually be done within about five minutes. It is so simple that the dentist will be able to work around braces if they are present. The dentist will use a scalpul to remove the part of the gum in the way. Then a simple pick is used to cut away at the fibers. Once they are cut, the piece of the gum is then replaced.
Recovery is not really an issue with a Fiberotomy. Normally there will be no painkillers prescribed and the patient will be told to simply take a over-the-counter pain medication such as Advil.
A numbing agent is used when performing a Fiberotomy, but it usually does not have to be very strong.
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