Orthodontic extrusion preserves the natural tooth root and surrounding bone by using light forces to move a tooth vertically. This minimally invasive technique avoids extraction for fractured or decayed teeth, maintains the natural gum line, and can stimulate new bone growth around the tooth socket.
- Tooth preservation: Saves the natural root system to maintain bite force and proprioception without implants.
- Bone regeneration: Stimulates osteoblastic activity to increase alveolar bone volume and healthy gum tissue.
- Surgical avoidance: Eliminates need for bone removal often required in traditional surgical crown lengthening.
- Predictable aesthetics: Preserves the interdental papilla and natural tooth height for a seamless smile.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many view extrusion as a slow process, clinics like Medipol University Ankara Dental Hospital often provide corticotomy-assisted extrusion. This approach can shorten the movement phase significantly. When comparing costs, extrusion in Turkey typically ranges from $700 to $1,200, which is roughly 62% less than the $2,600 US average. This price difference allows patients to afford high-end zirconia crowns to complete the restoration for less than half the price of a single implant.
Patient Consensus: Patients value how this method avoids a foreign body while completing treatment in 2–4 months. Many highlight the importance of weekly adjustment visits to prevent root resorption and ensure long-term stability.
