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aggressive of an approach we should take. The great news for this pt is that the adjacent teeth still have healthy interpoximal bone and are supporting the papilla. If it EVER becomes apparent that the implant is/will causing the loss of this healthy bone, that is the tipping point where the implant goes
August 21, 2018
Implantology
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people to have problems with their...Elective procedures. Prophy palace. Fine tune the healthy patient maintenance visits. Focus on efficiency while having great and consistent customer experience. I agree with this. Also, how are you selling? If you're bread and butter services, you may need
January 25, 2018
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for developing this condition are long-term smoking or alcohol use combined with radiation therapy as well as a history of gum disease or dental extractions during the time of radiation treatment. What are the Common Symptoms of Osteoradionecrosis? It occurs when radiation damages the delicate blood
April 22, 2023
by FFD419
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was not involved in the work. And its amazing. A healthy tooth has dental pulp at its core. That pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, is surrounded by layers of hard tissues called dentin, cementum, and enamel. These layers are extraordinarily toughenamel is considered the hardest tissue
June 12, 2025
General Health
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Nonsymptomatic external root resorption located by my hygienist as there was a hole in the tooth under the gums. Initial plan was RCT and a prayer. CBCT was taken to identify the external (not internal) resorption. Restored with composite. No rct. Glass Ionomer is supposed to be better
April 25, 2025
Restorative Dentistry
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referred to as don't ask, don't tell?Healthy 7 yo came in last week. Mom called and was almost hysterical that her child had just been in to see me and now she has an abscess. Kid comes in with huge swelling between I and J. Nothing on radiograph....grab scaler and very easily and quickly remove
March 14, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry
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Hi guys! I have a patient having radiation treatments and steroids because of cancer. She claims she has no saliva. She had been doing the Biotene rinses and chewing sugar free gum, drinking lots of water and I think I told her about Xylimelts. Before I call her and remind her of the Xylimelts, do
May 26, 2015
Pharmacology
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I am not an expert in placing implants. I did placed two implants before in #4 and #19 area. So i need your help and suggesstions in this case:- This is a healthy 54 year old male. He broke his #9 at the gum line. Asymtomatic. No infection..no peri apical radiolucency. The root
February 12, 2014
Implantology
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facially and lingually. In this case I would be inclined to do endo, cast P&C, and a PFZ or PFM crown with long bevel margins.Immediate implant could work if you can work out all the details previously mentioned. Here's a 90 year old patient that broke off #8 below the gum line. # 8 root fracture
December 06, 2014
Fixed Prosthodontics
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and NO chewing gum on an empty stomach . I try to eat some protein, but most food is fine. The chewing gum is comical though. My assistant would wonder why I would frantically sign for suction (noise in the pts ear.) Early in my career a young patient had told me how gross it was when her last
May 27, 2024
General Health
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pulpal involvement or exposure which can contaminate the bonding process . Caries removal then trying to bond to a bloody mess is tough. We see blood but dont know if it is from the gums or pulp. Those that said the tooth was over prepped have a point as well. A root canal and post would allow you
March 09, 2021
Cosmetic Dentistry
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but I don't know anybody that uses them because they don't look like teeth. With the ceramic you get a white implant, one piece what is healthy or the gums, is strong and it looks really good. Howard
May 08, 2016
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and powdered milk. The higher sugar content that is contained in milk chocolate can cause cavities and tooth decay more so than dark, raw, or organic chocolate. Is Dark Chocolate Bad for Your Teeth?() Dark chocolate is by far the better choice when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy and cavity free
July 28, 2017
by seodentals
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;ll still be helping to physically brush your child’s teeth when he is 2 or 3, so make sure you make it a regular part of his routine each morning and evening. Talk to him about why it’s important and how easy it is to keep a healthy and bright smile. Practice good oral
December 11, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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NP today. Rampant perio. Mobile teeth everywhere. 31-32 are floating in a sea of infection and gum tissue. Class III mobility. I advised both require extraction. Wife says she wants meat-head type husband to help her decide. I tell husband to look in his wife's mouth with me to see these teeth
November 03, 2017
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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most definitely have tooth decay if you suffer from bleeding or swollen gums, holes in teeth, sensitivity, and stained teeth. Causes and consequences: The most common causes include bacterial infection, excessive sugary drinks, eating processed foods, or not brushing your teeth properly. If tooth
December 16, 2021
by FFD419
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, and that about 45 percent of all adults in Ohio have had one or more permanent teeth removed due to tooth decay or gum disease. With these statistics, it's no surprise to learn that there is a shortage of dental resources in over half of our state's counties; 52 out of a total of 88 counties
October 19, 2016
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. Read these papers, which offer important medical outcomes. I believe we can connect these dots of knowledge and develop a clinical protocol for adjunctive treatment of periodontal disease and more. pointed out that damage to the gut actually would decrease the body's ability to maintain a healthy
June 18, 2018
by Alvin H Danenberg DDS
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while eating and watching TV! Everything I read says to be more healthy you should always pack a lunch for work! So I did! That's funny!! Love this thread, it's all funny!!! Dentist Joke! You may have heard of planking.... Dentist Plank mark You can always tell who the dentist&rsquo
April 28, 2013
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all, this is the reason that most people visit the dentist. During a dental visit, your dentist will take a look at your teeth and gums to make sure that everything is going right. They’ll also give you a deep cleansing and brushing that will knock away any plaque or tartar buildup that would
October 02, 2014
by GrayMoore
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a PAN on the patient- no bone loss/pockets in any other area, no perio disease, good oral hygiene, medically healthy. I discussed with the patient that #3 needed extraction because any other treatment was unlikely to be successful. We also discussed that #2 would likely need extraction as well. I
June 19, 2020
Periodontics
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speculation. Update: So I saw him on Wed. Area looked great, nice healthy pink no redness, no dehiscence of the suture line. No pain when I ran my finger down the buccal. Took a radiograph, no radiolucency at the implant-bone interface. What he did have was a couple of stitches still in place. I used
April 13, 2015
Implantology
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alsoThe same way you remove amalgam or composite With a drill, skill, and taking your time to do it right with the least amount of damage to healthy toothI would do a crown at this point. Tough on patient as they paid for the inlay, now need to pay for crown. If insurance is involved, would reco pre
August 09, 2019
Restorative Dentistry
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suited to patient healthcare needs. What is a Dental Implant The dental implant is a prosthetic tooth that functions as natural teeth would and is secured into the jawline through invasive procedure. The implants consist of a crown which protrudes above the gum-line and is visible while the root
September 27, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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will find some of the frequently asked questions regarding dental implants. If you are considering having a dental implant done, ensure that you do your research into dentists that provide the best implants in Novi. How Do I Know if I Need a Dental Implant? If an accident, root canal failure, or gum
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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16y.o healthy femaleSome discomfort on LLThis is daughter of a friend. She was refd to OS by her DDS.Just curious how you would approach this...Thanks I would. Nice case. Flap for all areas. Uppers might need a little osteoplasty and should roll out with elevation. The lowers will need some buccal
December 30, 2019
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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if their idea of dental care is checking in with a friend at his office when they happen to be in town (if I am understanding correctly) Healthy teeth aren't guaranteed for everyone - neither are washboard abs or high paying careers.I tell them to eliminate the milk too unless it's meal-time only
April 30, 2017
Pediatric Dentistry
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70 year old healthy male, #15 needs ext due to fracture. M bone loss. Per endo PDL can seen around all roots. Would you extract it, or refer to your friendly oral surgeon? Think it would be a straight forward ext? this is either the easiest ext or your schedule busting nightmare, so it depends
May 11, 2021
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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and flossing help your teeth be healthy (reduce bacteria in your mouth) and of course prevent plaque build-up. It is necessary to choosethat suits your teeth. If your toothbrush frays too fast, probably you are brushing your teeth too hard. In general, daily brushing and flossing can prevent a build-up
June 25, 2021
by FarzinFarokhzad
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clinical treatment planning. Learn how to make diagnostic decisions from x-rays alone, and understand how Biologic Width impacts your every decision related to crown preparation and impression taking. Discussion will include issues like red or sore gum tissue around crowns, and how to obtain more
November 28, 2016
Periodontics
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class 1 mobility. Bruxism/clenching won't cause bone loss of an otherwise healthy peridontium. It can impact people with mobility already. It also can cause abfraction lesions that can cause LOA as abfraction is usually at gum-level. My damn perio book is not accessible becuase it is stuck
November 24, 2023
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of the gums, lips, or cheeks. Afterward, you will be asked to wear the whitening trays filled with the bleaching agent. Your dentist will then activate the bleaching agent with a special light. After about thirty minutes, you will be asked to remove the whitening trays. ?Washing the Teeth and Observing
May 14, 2022
by FFD419
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on their technique. These games make learning about oral care fun, motivating kids to practice good habits from an early age. Similarly, adults can also benefit from VR training tools that offer personalized guidance on maintaining oral hygiene, preventing cavities, and avoiding gum diseases. By gamifying
September 27, 2024
by francescap
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adhesive first). Some people will do the impression with a soft relign material. Leave it in the patient's mouth for a few days and then send this to the lab. It is a good strategy. Explain to the patient that a reline could help, but sometimes due to changes in the quality of the gums, some patients may
November 27, 2025
Removable Prosthodontics
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hi! I placed 3 implants on this guy, healthy 55, african american, 6`5. immediate implants #4,5 then #3 separately after a small sinus lift. around april, 2013. sockets for 4,5 were long oval so I went a bit too lingual especially with #5. ridge lap PFM was done on #5......very small ridge lap
August 23, 2016
Implantology
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% is retained in the mouth after rinsing and is slowly released in the oral tissues, extending its action for 8–12 hours.6 There are several brands of chlorhexidine rinse, including Peridex, Periogard and GUM Paroex, which is alcohol-free. Chlorhexidine is also used postsurgery, and has also proved
September 2019
by Linda Douglas, RDH
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comfortable for you) I used cord for fifteen years and for the last fifteen, I haven't. The crown margins look good and I do not damage the epithelial attachment. 00 Knit-Pak for both layers Fischer's Ultrapak cord packer from Ultradent Packing cord in healthy tissue is more difficult. I started
January 28, 2022
Fixed Prosthodontics
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that someone said this to me:))) I would try a post and crown on it. If they get the bite dialed in it can last year's. You have teeth in front and behind so it shouldn't be getting hammered every time you chew. I do these all the time on teeth broken at gum level. Medicaid dont pay for implants
February 24, 2025
Implantology
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I was hoping the more experienced people here could help me with this case.<br/>Pt is a healthy 55 year old, with significant wear on his teeth. Would like to show some teeth when he smiles. At repose his canine is about 4 mms short from the edge of his lip. I have some pics of his max smile
October 24, 2021
Restorative Dentistry
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the enamel of 2 otherwise healthy front teeth...<br/><br/>Second consult is Monday.<br/><br/>So... <br/>1. what happened? <br/>2. now what?2009 full smile picBetter 2009 full smile pic2016 full smile picwha'happened?what'cha got?Are you looking at 10? If so, looks
July 19, 2016
Cosmetic Dentistry
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a subgingival margin is not the best choice. Is it though? The amount of crowns I had to redo because of high margins from the dentist before me. We do agree thar healthy people dont get decay below the gums right? Which is why I have my approach. When you give somebody a crown you might as well
October 01, 2023
Fixed Prosthodontics
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again & mess up your pipes. Now for the benefits:: I mean… they are pretty much endless & differ for everyone, but some of the big ones I found out about are– + Whitens teeth + Strengthens your gums/teeth/& jaw. It helps with sensitive teeth & even has reported
March 19, 2014
Holistic
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of NCCL's forming. On all of the teeth that used a toothbrush with an abrasive (toothpaste), NCCL's formed that looked just like what I see in the clinic. Dr. Abe came to call NCCL's toothpaste abuse A toothbrush with or without toothpaste could cut through and recede gum tissue but a toothbrush
May 06, 2017
TMD and Occlusion
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delicate gum tissues into a bloody pulp. 3. Abrasive particles. Most toothpastes use hydrated silica as the grit that polishes teeth. You’re probably most familiar with it as the clear beady stuff in the “Do Not Eat” packets. Depending on the size and shape of the particles, silica
February 17, 2015
Toothpaste
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crown impression. 2 weeks after uncovery, I saw the patient for the impression, but I didn't feel comfortable taking impressions without seeing complete healing of the gum tissues. We waited 2 more weeks. 4 weeks after uncovery, the gum tissue still didn't look healthy, and the implant placed
July 03, 2016
Ethical Issues
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is the prognosis on the recommended procedures? No need to answer that. The Metapex trick is modular; For healthy nerve, just get some paste into each canal. For the teeth in trouble, you can add instrumentation, irrigation and antibiotics as you see fit. It is the same setup. And it lasts, for many years
November 12, 2023
Pediatric Dentistry
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but does rely on innervation from the autonomic nervous system via the vagus nerve and prevertebral ganglia in healthy subjects. However, studies have shown that the system is operable with a severed vagus nerve. The neurons of the enteric nervous system control the motor functions of the system
November 14, 2019
Implantology
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paid for. :) For the right money Ill come to their house abs brush a floss their teeth three times a day.Laz I always saw most adults every 3-4 months, they were much healthier. You should be happy to have patients who want to attend more frequently. There is no evidence to support 6 m recare
July 06, 2021
Front Office Discussion
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if the overall construct is the same. I still did Perio Maint and prophy, and SRP in my practice. However, when a patient wants to do a 6 mo maintenance interval when I think it is best to stay on a shorter one, I didnt get worked up about it. When I saw a really healthy, stable patient with a past
December 11, 2016
Periodontics
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, which take much less time. I haven't had a patient ask me about it, and the only conversations I've overheard with the hygienists have been of the I can't believe people would do that type. I think that if DR OZ said that bathing in or eating Bat shit was a healthy thing to do, there would
April 08, 2014
Just Plain Bitching and Moaning
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