If you are considering having San Rafael Pinhole Surgical Technique performed, it is important to be aware that this is a newer procedure that requires specialized training. As such, Pinhole Surgical Technique is not available at every office, and can only be performed by doctors that have been trained in the procedure. If this procedure is not available, you may consider having a traditional gum graft performed instead.
If Pinhole Surgical Technique is an offered service, the cost will be determined by a range of factors, including the severity of your case, any additional procedures that need to be performed, and how much is covered by your dental insurance plan. The per-tooth cost of Pinhole Surgical Technique is comparable to the cost of gum grafting, but in many cases the overall cost is lower than gum grafting because the procedure can be completed in just one visit, compared to gum grafting, which may require several visits.
What Additional Costs Are Involved?
While the cost of having this procedure performed can be determined relatively easily, there may be additional procedures and diagnostic testing that need to be performed to treat the underlying issue, which will factor in to the overall cost. One of the added costs is your initial appointment to determine if gum disease is present. X-rays may or may not be necessary, but the overall cost of these initial exams generally ranges from $150-$400. A deep cleaning may also be necessary prior to the procedure. Additional procedures that are commonly performed along with Pinhole Surgical Technique include gum contouring, dental bonding, dental crowns, and/or veneers.
Alternative Payment Options
If you are concerned about the final cost of having Pinhole Surgical Technique performed, there are several financing options that may be available to you, including the following:
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s) allow patients to contribute an annual amount into an account that is pre-tax and tax deductible. Patients are typically provided with a debit card that can be used to cover medical expenses that have been qualified throughout the year. For patients having more complicated or expensive procedures performed, it may be a good idea to schedule part of the procedure towards the end of the year and the next part at the beginning of the year when funds can be added again.
HSA (Health Savings Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) are similar in nature to FSA, with the primary difference being that HSA’s are only available to individuals with a high deductible. Additional beneficial differences between FSA’s andHSA’s are that more money can be contributed to an HSA on annual basis, and contributions roll over every year.
Installment Plan
Though not always the case, most dental offices offer patients with the option of paying for some percentage of the procedure on the day of the procedure, and then pay a monthly installment plan to cover the rest of the costs over an agreed upon period of time. If concern over the cost of having this procedure performed is preventing you from making an appointment, talk to your dentist or periodontist about what options are available to you.
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