Dentally Incorrect

Did I Inherit a World of Problems With This Patient?

PaulMaud’DDS
Member since: 10193 AG
Post: 1 of 14
First for me, but I’m new to Arrakis! A 3,000-year-old sandworm presented at my office, Dune Dental, in poor condition. This guy was about 190 meters long—pretty small for a “maker,” as they’re called here. Patient’s CC was pain in the upper portion of his maw. Visual inspection showed advanced signs of intense abrasion with massive amounts of sand and dirt caked into the gumline. Refused a cleaning, claiming that water was poisonous! I’ve heard of patients refusing fluoride, but this was a bit much. “Fear is the tooth-killer,” my mother always said. Oddly enough, breath wasn’t unpleasant. Smelled a lot like cinnamon. Could tell by the guy’s constant wriggling that he must have been in total agony. X-rays revealed the source of the problem. Total botched implant job from the previous doc who left this office (not under the best terms) a while back. Took a while to remove the crystalline crown, and from there it just got worse. Bone totally overheated, signs of irradiation, advanced necrosis, you name it. Offered to re-treat, but let him know that a new implant might be off the table. Patient asked if he could still eat metal machines in the deep desert with a three-unit bridge, rescheduled for next week, then burrowed out through the parking lot. Might refer. Thoughts?

HarkonnenDSO
Member since: 10176 AG
Post: 2 of 14
Always blaming the “other” doctors, eh, Paul? I’ve noticed this common theme among most of your posts! Maybe you should pass on these patients to a more capable office!

DRyueh
Member since: 10082 AG
Post: 3 of 14
Gentlemen, gentlemen, let’s keep it civil and actually address OP’s predicament. Paul has done about as much as he can here from my reckoning, and I did graduate top of my class from the Imperial School of Dental Conditioning. Hark, PM your thoughts and let’s continue your point in private.