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tried to keep it together by blowing composite into undercuts. gums not happy with that approach however....composite rohrscach test....tooth extracted, implant placed. screw-retained provisional made chair side. i used opaquer (which is ironically radiolucent) to block out the temporary abutment
April 13, 2019
Implantology
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Pbc off at gum level, no coronal tissue.<br/><br/>Who would XLA who would RCT etc?I don't see a better option than what you did here.XLA and bridge off the canine? Thought about that but then you open up more possibility of needing endo and post on the canine. Is that any better
July 18, 2014
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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is into the gum. Rubber dam both teeth. Did a quick scrub and pulpotomy #9 with MTA, Theracal, and flow composites. Also MTA / Theracal and flow #8 (no nerve exposure noted on #8). I'm not sure what to do going forward and where to send him. I think he will need to remove #9 with that lingual fracture
October 11, 2022
Pediatric Dentistry
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ANTIBIOTICS.; DR. B STATES THAT RC LOOKS GREAT AND THAT HE SEES NO AREAS WHERE THERE IS ANY DRAINAGE, TONSISLS LOOK GOOD, GUMS LOOK GREAT STATED THAT MAYBE IT WAS PACKING FOOD AROUND 3RD MOLARS BUT PT. STATES THAT HE USES IN BETWEENS ALL THE TIME, COULD BE TASTE BUDS ON BACK OF TONGUE BUT DOESN'T SEE
March 21, 2022
Periodontics
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You've decided that you're no longer going to push your dental health under the rug and take a step toward a brighter and healthier smile. But how can you find an expert you can trust? Follow these steps to find a good orthodontist in your area: 1. Ask family and friends for recommendations 2
May 02, 2022
by FFD419
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against they will erupt 5-6 mm eventually or more if left for decades. Just my observations that come with practicing dentistry for 46 years I guess. Regards Terry I've heard the theory that you require some PDL movement to result in overeruption. eg. a root flush with the gum will have little if any
October 13, 2024
Cosmetic Dentistry
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I am late to the party in using SDF in my practice. I don't have a lot of kids in my practice but I have started using SDF more regularly particularly in my senior population. I saw a woman today who is 82 years old but otherwise fairly healthy. She has a five unit 9x11x13 pfm fpd that is probably
June 19, 2025
Restorative Dentistry
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46 years old Healthy Does not smoke or drink Just got implants and temporary bridge on that side Dentist who did the work have not noticed anything ( a month ago) Pt rub her tongue against it No pain Immediate post op picture After laser treatment Pre op O.o Include syphilis in your
June 14, 2019
Oral Pathology
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and get adult braces you'll find that it will become easier to take care of your teeth on an ongoing basis. Crooked and misaligned teeth can be difficult to deal with and can make it harder for you to keep your mouth clean and healthy. After your teeth have been straightened you'll find
March 25, 2019
by jasonsteel
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Tonight, my wife and I were watching Animal planet and WTF - some Unity college pimple-faced researchers were pulling a tooth on a wild bear in my backyard of Maine. first of all, their technique sucked (must have graduated from Penn.) second, I was outraged. They were shucking healthy teeth
January 22, 2015
Implantology
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a bit foolish. I don't have the pano on that case, but I want your thoughts on this case.Patient Age 42, healthy. - pocketing around 2nd molars and trapping food between 31 and 32. There are obvious risks here with extractions. Your thoughts.If that was my #32, it would stay right there until I
June 13, 2016
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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an excellent help for dentists. Lasers are used to remove carious tissue, treat root canals, and cure gum. These tools allow doctors to perform procedures as accurately as possible, using less anesthesia that threatens unwanted reactions and less harm to healthy tissues. Modern laser technologies
June 30, 2024
by FFD419
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a bright, healthy smile. Common Causes of Sudden Yellow Teeth Dietary Habits Consuming certain foods and drinks can quickly stain your teeth. Beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, and cola are notorious for causing discoloration. Foods such as berries, curry, and tomato sauce also contain
July 15, 2024
by Shashi Bhushan
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after I informed her she had gum disease. On second opinion, a periodontist told here she had no perio issues at all (which is what ticked off the pt prompting her to justifiably report me). I had full documentation and the specialist had nothing. No full mouth charting and my copy of x-rays had
October 25, 2014
Periodontics
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healthy by providing a lubricant, calcium, buffering and avoiding the need for a lot of sugary, acidy fluids. It also helps in the health of the gums, oral tissues (mucosa ), and throat. It also plays a role in the control of bacteria in the mouth. It helps to cleanses the mouth of food
March 31, 2024
Pharmacology
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as opposed to true healthy prophy pt with tough connective tissue. One is quick and easy. One requires more work sometimes while still being delicate below the gums due to the weak attachment. Plus you take more measurements. They shouldn't be the exact same as a prophy. Nope!Not sure what you do
February 17, 2015
Periodontics
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be nice if Howard and Danny were still on here to talk over this as well.The best way to treat severe gum disease is to treat it when it is beginning gum disease. It is all about future risk here. There is bone loss already and if the patient is under 50 you have to say that the loss is significant
January 27, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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. Which doesn't make sense. I don't need to see a picture of the perfectly healthy lingual of #8. Take a clear photo of the giant cracked amalgam in #30. Will you pull up a photo of #30 please? Oh I didn't get one. ???? You'd think after 100 times of me having to pick up the camera and take photos and me
August 30, 2019
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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I wanted to get some feedback on the following: I recently had a patient who I referred to my perio specialist because she was experiencing some gum inflammation and I wanted to be thorough and have it checked by another set of hands. My periodontist ended up doing some minor SC/RP and all healed
April 01, 2021
Patient Communication / Education
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Hut and I told him to go to the bathroom and pull his lip down and see if he saw anything in his gum. He did, you could hear him walking through Pizza Hut and going into the bathroom. He said, DUDE! There is a shoe lace in my gums! The pot head obviously never brushed his teeth I told him to pull
February 08, 2021
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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, if it hurts is a sign of how sick their gums are and it helps me to move them to treatment, it also makes them understand the need for local anesthesia and sedation as part of the therapy. I just do it to track better the disease with time as you say and I believe is critical to do a probing before doing
April 23, 2016
Periodontics
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anyday.You are moving gums out ofthe way regardless. IFit doesn't move immediately with an elevator I trough the interproximal bone. The patient will heal just fine and be happy you weren't digging for an hour. This is old man bone....old man bone doesn't always cooperate. PDL
April 01, 2018
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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said dietary instruction is important in cases like this. If a young patient will not allow for brushing then modify diet to limit any refined carbs can help reduce caries risk. Limit diet to healthy meals at mealtimes (3 x daily) and snacks between mealtimes of only raw crunchy fruits, vegetables
September 11, 2023
Pediatric Dentistry
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I have some questions regarding anterior crowns<br/>Patient at her late 30's wants to improve her smile with crowns on her upper anterior teeth. She had Braces done few years ago which she did not complete because of gum recessions. Pt had gum grafts done for the recessions. She does't want
March 29, 2024
Cosmetic Dentistry
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healthy, strong and sexy. Take a look! Get moving If your main goal is to get stronger and gain that sexy lean muscle, you must get moving! While most of us sit at home, at work and at school, there are ways you can incorporate some movement into your day. Of course, the easiest way to get exercise
July 10, 2019
by muhammadtahir
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... what type of practice , gp, specialty ? for the owner or an associate ? mature (existing practice) or newer practice ? if newer, from a start-up or purchase...For an existing GP office. Just me and the hygienist. PPO and FFS.. Anywhere around 50% is healthy but practices vary so much
March 27, 2014
Personal Finance
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You did better than we did on the same volume of mail. I am almost to the conclusion that contacting past due and incomplete treatment folks is a monumental waste of time, energy and resources. The rate of scheduling just seems to be so low. If they don't want to come in, they just don't. If they...
October 22, 2015
Ideas To Make Your Practice Grow
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Everyone loves the shining smile. A healthy smile reflects the health of your teeth. When you smile with the white and shining teeth, the other people will also smile but if you have yellow teeth no going to give the attention. It is very important to take the good care of teeth so that you can
April 12, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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a young healthypatient in his 30's with no issues on his anamnesis,had aThrombocytopenia and got hospitalized one month after tooth extraction. 10 daysafter the extractionhe was in the clinic for check up and he was fine. after a month he was hospitalized becouse of bleedings from all over his...
December 14, 2016
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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patient just e mailed this article http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/high-blood-pressure/the-healthy-habit-that-could-raise-blood-pressure#scpshrjmd
March 18, 2014
The Oral-Systemic Health Connection
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A key factor for forming healthy habits is the convenience factor. Dental patients should be prepared with some simple methods for establishing a daily regimen for oral hygiene, such as carrying a small, zippered pouch with toothpaste and a toothbrush. Any problems from trying to brush teeth
January 27, 2020
by Luke Worlie
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With the . Tips For A Healthy New Year 1. Sleep. Strive for better sleep in the new year. Proper sleep habits along with good eating habits will help you to stay more alert and be healthier. A number of recent studies have confirmed that you really do need a minimum of 8 hours per night. The many
January 03, 2014
by MPerroneDDS
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to person. Some people have healthy and white teeth while others have unhealthy, uneven and decayed teeth. This is because for some people utmost care of the teeth is taken right from childhood but for some it is not. A healthy set of teeth depends upon many factors like getting all the essential
May 05, 2021
by FFD419
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is the vitals, we go to the doctor and they take those vitals first, because if any of those are out of alignment, that's the first sign that we have trouble. So that's what I think of with KPIs in a practice, as these are the core pieces that are going to show you, is your practice healthy
October 10, 2023
by The Dental A Team
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, so I'm not a pro-bonus-er guys, you could hang up right now on the podcast, that's fine. But I'm gonna go through and explain to you why, but I'm also gonna tell you a way that I think you could put in a healthy bonus that could benefit everybody. Because at the end of the day, I want teams
October 12, 2023
by The Dental A Team
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positively impact various aspects of your well-being. In this article, we'll explore the healthy benefits of playing games at crypto casinos and how they can contribute to your overall health and wellness. Stress Relief: Playing games at crypto casinos can provide an effective outlet for stress
February 11, 2024
by FFD419
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% better on overhead. Google EBITDA margin. This is how businesses in general are evaluated to see if profit is good. Take your ebitda and divide it by revenue. If the number is over 20 percent, then that is a good healthy business. I am glad to come back here and get all this input . I have
July 18, 2024
Accounting / Bookkeeping
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For esthetics? For money? For fun? I cant believe the treatment plans Im seeing. It makes me sad to see people suggest pulling 20+ healthy teeth just because theyre ugly or the patient doesnt like them. We lose respect as a profession by failing to provide the patients with the correct information
May 23, 2024
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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A systematic review explored whether adopting a healthy diet improves periodontal parameters in patients susceptible to periodontal disease. The review found that a diet low in refined carbohydrates, low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and high in nutrition can positively impact periodontal
January 10, 2025
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September 2024
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. A daily dessert is less harmful than grazing on 'healthy' snacks from morning to night. Dentists also see how age and occlusion change the equation. Adults usually clear food better while chewing, but kids with erupting molars have deep grooves that trap carbs. One barely erupted molar can become a lone
October 20, 2025
Cariology
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is the benefit of deionized water in a water flosser? Science is weird, amirite. I'm assuming sarcasm because a magnet doesn't do anything to water, it's filtered to deionize... Our office abandoned chlorhexidine over 20 years ago. It was replaced by Dental Herb Co.'s Tooth and Gum Tonic. The CRA newsletter
February 08, 2026
Implantology
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in the mirror is the plaque that builds up between your teeth, which leads to cavities and – more readily noticeable – bad breath. When flossing, hit every gap between your teeth, and be gentle in order to keep your gums from bleeding. Scrape Your Tongue Tongue scraping isn’t a very
March 15, 2016
by GrayMoore
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a CT graft. Sew up and put the temps back on making sure they are away from tissue. NO margin for crown after surgery just feather edge temp. After healing place a new margin at or above gums and place final restoration. Thats it in a nutshell but much more involved from a skill standpoint
October 20, 2015
Periodontics
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63YO Hispanic Male History of oral cancer (2013) Chief complaint: Patient wants to replace 24 and 25 which are broken off at gum line. Patient is concerned that people can see the space. Patient presented with (mostly) healthy teeth in the maxilla. The mandible is another story. 22 is Type I
July 20, 2018
Removable Prosthodontics
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is concern and bone loss, occlusion can play in role in someone with poor plaque control (not someone with great hygiene). Patient is non smoker, no significant medical history, young healthy male Would recession coverage procedures be appropriate for him? Should he stop using his Sonicare?Any treatment
January 17, 2016
Periodontics
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they are sick. Many people who use wheelchairs are otherwise healthy and strong. When you're talking with a friend in a wheelchair, try to come down to his or her level - kneel down or pull up a chair. Don't lean on a wheelchair or touch it without asking. Don't push it without asking either. It's okay
August 03, 2016
General Health
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suggested that it is now possible to view a child with bad dental health as someone who may have a dysfunctional family. That means that a healthcare practitioner can then intervene and recommend to families better brushing habits and eating healthier foods. It is also possible to connect parents
September 12, 2014
by dvinograd
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with no ill side effects. Read the stupid article, they say it is too hard to take a mask off to drink or have hygiene. Total hogwash. Wearing a mask increases your chances of developing oral issues such as decaying teeth, receding gums and sour breath because it is preventing vital oral habits
August 19, 2020
All Things Coronavirus (Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2)
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. The body’s immune responses are impaired due to the illness and strength of treatment, exposing the body to all kinds of infections. Because of these side effects, the health of the teeth deteriorates and patients become prone to tooth decay and gum disease. In the long run, especially after
June 07, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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