Definition and Purpose of Fiberotomy - Fiberotomy is an orthodontic surgical procedure that severs the gingival fibers around a tooth. - The procedure reduces the tendency of tooth rotations to relapse, preventing the drifting of the tooth back to its original position.

Process of Fiberotomy - Fiberotomy involves detaching the fibers that attach the tooth to the bone via the gum. - The fibers act like twisted rubber bands, and releasing the tension between the fibers and the tooth reduces the forces pulling the tooth back. - Fiberotomy is performed near the completion of orthodontic treatment and requires a gingival crevicular incision under local anaesthesia.

Pain and Recovery - Fiberotomy is a painless procedure, but patients may experience discomfort after the numbing wears off. - Taking an analgesic can help manage any post-procedure pain. - Recovery from fiberotomy is generally quick, and patients can resume normal activities shortly after the procedure.

References - Ireland, Robert (2010). A Dictionary of Dentistry. Oxford University Press. - Edwards, John G. (1988). A long-term prospective evaluation of the circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy in alleviating orthodontic relapse. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. - The dentistry article on fiberotomy is a stub. - Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fiberotomy&oldid=1170895439

Categories - Fiberotomy falls under the category of orthodontics and is a specialised procedure within the field of dentistry. - It is also categorised as a dentistry stub, and all stub articles are included in a hidden category.