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Scaling & root planing

Compare treatment options

Comparing attributes for a procedure and its treatment options can be useful when making treatment decisions.

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Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)

  • Removable dentures
    $$$$$ (per denture, upper or lower.)
  • Scaling & root planing
    $$ (per quadrant, four or more adjacent teeth.)
  • Simple extractions
    $ (Individual permanent teeth cost more than baby tooth remnants.)
  • Surgical extractions
    $$-$$$ (per tooth depending on whether or not the tooth is easily accessible.)

Actual cost of care varies most by geographic region. Local variation is typically greatest between general dentists and specialists.