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severely damaged but was not completely unrooted can be salvaged esthetically by a crown. Replace a lost tooth. If you lost a tooth, you can get a crown to replace it. However, this also requires a dental implant which is a titanium bolt buried into the gums. A titanium abutment
April 07, 2015
by GrayMoore
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in 1789. It was that set of dentures made of hippopotamus ivory carved to fit his gums that Washington wore when he was sworn in as our nation's first president. Over the next 10 years Washington had dentures made of cow teeth, walrus teeth and elephant’s tusk. Despite regular adjustments
July 01, 2014
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, chew and bite freely without feeling discomfort. Dental implants provide a long-term solution for many that suffer from bone loss due to gum conditions - or have problems finding comfort in other methods, such as dentures. With Dental Implants, You Don't Need to Compromise Your Look or Comfort
January 23, 2019
by kushgupta
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This is a 60 year old healthy male patient. Chief complaint My hygienist is worried about my gum recession.<br/>Pre-treatment. The composites at the canines were both removed 100%.Dermis allograft (Perioderm) was placed via a flap approach. Couldn't tunnel in this case b/c I needed good
January 27, 2015
Periodontics
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I treated this healthy 19 year old patient with no known allergy.<br/>Patient had gross decay on #20 with pain and came in for RCT.<br/>I used 1 carp of septo and 2 carps of lido for local anesthesia. Did infiltration, around the papilla, and intralpulpal during clean and shaping. <
April 19, 2016
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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socket heals. pt reported back after a week,the pain had reduced,pt was feeling better when he came. i could examine a bit more properly ,noticed decay on the disto buccal aspect of UR 8 below gum margin.since it was UR 8 which was tender to percussion,decided to extract this tooth.once the area
May 20, 2017
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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that the gum can grow over the top of it. ...and tell them it will hurt like crazy for the first 2 weeks or so , then slowly get better. If it doesn't hurt, your a god. I do these on the mylohyoid ridge and patients say it hurts a lot. Otherwise they think you f'd up. LOL No bisphosphonates
October 08, 2025
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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out there with zeroshort tomedium-termfailures. Now I present a single case where I tested the further limits: The 6-unit is still in function 6 years later and everything is healthy. The patient has heavy function. The 5-unit fractured within 3-months. I replaced and then it had a hairline
August 18, 2021
Fixed Prosthodontics
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or retraction cord between matrix and the gum to push the band towards tooth. Are there any posts about composite tips in general? I want to become better with composites so any related posts would be helpful. Thank you! I'd first extract #1. Let the area heal. In 2-3 weeks, I'ddo a DO amalgam on #2
December 10, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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. However, I am concerned about the bleeding and poor condition of her gingiva. Her gingiva may be like gum that has been in the sun all day (IE can't suture) 2) Gross debridement and extract her mandibular anterior teeth. Allow the site to heal for 4 weeks and re-evaluate for further extractions
March 12, 2017
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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person than from skulls. For instance, if the models show that the gums are apparently firm and tight around the teeth and have not receded that alone indicates to some extent a healthy mouth. From the fact that the arches are so even and well developed I should say that these people with so large arches
October 12, 2019
Cariology
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for her next Hba1c and deny treatment, or can we do something more like a month, and instruct pt to get another hba1c in a month? Would this reading of hba1c be valid to use considering she had a recent one done? Generally pretty mobile teeth. Clinically very unhealthy gums obviously. As someone who
December 28, 2021
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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off fast then.I normally will drink a beer or single serving of scotch every evening after work. Between thanksgiving and xmas, I only drink at the family gatherings. While I do exercise regularly, I normally do not pay any attention to my diet. Between thanksgiving and xmas I go very healthy
December 07, 2015
Pediatric Dentistry
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and barreled it. Does that make sense? Should I have bonded the area and had a smoother margin? Looks like you have enough tooth to resin bond an emax crown. If no symptoms, why do...No to the endo and no I would not want a bonded margin, I like margins on healthy tooth structure. I'm not sure
March 28, 2016
Fixed Prosthodontics
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, cigarettes and gum disease. Dentist: It's an acquired taste. She'll come around. Dad rushes onto the track and is first to arrive to free his son from a burning racecar because any father worth a grain of salt would either pull their child out or burn alive trying. If you agree then call your dad
February 25, 2022
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Tooth Aid products not only whiten teeth, but are primarily used to sooth and heal gum tissue. Many people buy the product primarily to heal gum tissue and are pleasantly surprised when they find that their teeth are stronger and whiter. The natural fluorine soothes gums and strengthens and whitens
May 03, 2016
by howard
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. what is that discoloration supposed to tell me? As a _medical_ profession we've gone way WAY too astray. Instead of concentrating and lobbying against sugar, promoting (oral) healthy dieting habits, we just push for more drilling, because, well, americans can't part from their sugar. And what did
May 21, 2014
Restorative Dentistry
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to do with patients that refuse SRP and only want a cleaning My bielief is, as long as wedo not offer curing periodontal disease, pts feel srp is not the end of it. It s just like, remove cavitie with... Periodontics 789 27 02/27/15 Cure gum diseases: 3mm pocket should be the standard! No surgery
January 18, 2016
Periodontics
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worrying about it. It will be much better for you to take the heat and take it out, than to have her go to urgent care for gum pain and have them trash you about leaving something there and not realizing it. This is one of those rare cases where I think its OK to not be totally forthright. if you looked
April 20, 2022
Fixed Prosthodontics
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the DNA testing benefits patients (debatable yeah) but seem little bit like money grab. I've seen many practices now telling patients in order to get you HEALTHIER we need to do these procedures. From everything I know about them and the one rep who visited our office, I just want to share
June 28, 2016
Periodontics
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and if good do one quad then observe bleeding. Good Luck.Need more info. Just how thin is this guy (do you know INR)? Is he covered in bruises from everyday activity? Is he otherwise healthy? I take out a lot of teeth and have no problem with INR below 3. lower is better. had a few cases that required
April 17, 2019
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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healthy tooth. You can't help but be kind of suspicious as to whether you actually need the filling, or if he just prescribes a filling at the slightest sign of decay that can be reversed. I've had like 5 fillings done (a few of them were huge) and my new dentist says the big ones will need crowns
February 25, 2021
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that anyone has seen?For a healthy patient- Ortho splint and LANAP, Plus sometime endo showed teeth like this can sometime be Maintained. Gum graft will be helpful if bone can be regenerated For oral fossamax 3 years or less-Periolase periodic use of decontamination help maintain dentition like normal
October 27, 2017
Periodontics
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healthy bone around those upper anteriors. I agree that there is not necessarily a right or wrong here; and I agree more information would be helpful in making a better educated decision. However, based on what I can see here I think there is a better way than all on X. I think there is huge
April 17, 2021
Implantology
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the poor tonight. #SCD That song is one of my favorites. It cites efficiency and progress in the very first stanza. Also the neutron bomb, but why quibble over details. The part about killing the poor makes me happy. If they make you sick just take them out and gum it Has any edentulous died
June 20, 2017
Medicaid and Welfare Issues
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It is obvious thatdid not feel comfortable providing that treatment to that patient and that is ample reason to not see that patient. How that is communicated is another issue. Occasionally I have had healthy patients question the toxicity of amalgam fillings and wanted them replaced. I have told
October 06, 2024
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Hollywood smile. A beautiful white smile has become something of a status symbol along with the designer clothes and red carpet treatment in the likes of Hollywood. It’s no surprise as anyone in show business needs to look their best and a healthy, glowing smile is part of that image
March 31, 2014
by Lauri Pete
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I just got off the phone with a patient of a dr who I am covering for this weekend. Her 9 year old boy fractured about half his front tooth at an angle. She hadn't seen the boy as her husband had picked him up from school. According to her from her husband no soft tissue involvement, gums aren't
November 13, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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Hi, Looking for some input. 32 y.o. healthy male (+) smoker presents w/pain and gross caries #15-wants ext. Difficult surgical ext done about 4 weeks ago. Pt. was on antibiotics and recommended finishing. -1 day post-op call pt. reports doing fine -1 week later see pt. for pain/swelling, slight
January 13, 2016
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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that you should replace the resto before proceeding with cleaning and shapingAnother vote for access first and extend only was needed. Likely no need to completely unroof the chamber to access the mesial canals and can save alot of dentin in the process. Caries direct access to help keep healthy tooth
October 15, 2019
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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core buildups along with the crown preparations? Yes, typically unless it is healthy tooth structure with marginal ridge fractures. Who makes the temps? Someone new? Has something changed in your core buildup procedure? New material, new bonding agent? Are you getting sensitivity on your resin
August 10, 2020
Restorative Dentistry
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42 y.o. adult - #32 just poked through the skin. No gum irritation at this time. Do we leave it alone or recommend extract? Extract has potential implications to 31 as well. I know once I wisdom tooth has poked through the tissue there is increased risk for pericoronitis infections. Thoughts
January 18, 2017
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Quick question: What's an acceptable amount of time after placement to uncover an implant and place a healing abutment? Assume a normal implant placement in a healthy individual. My friend Google says 3 months, which seems ridiculously long. I have a patient coming in tomorrow 3 weeks after
August 31, 2021
Implantology
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Hi all, I was wondering if I can get a little bit of help with a patient of mine that I am not clear on what exactly I should do. 9 yo girl, comes to the office with her parents, almost a month later since fistula was formed on the vestibular gum tissue in the projection of the root
September 28, 2021
Pediatric Dentistry
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of the audience walked out on him. I get that the risk of caries is almost nil but I can't see how you don't deal with metal reactions or red gums. Also how do you seat the crowns?I believe Dr. Fart was being...I can't help but wonder why there would be 1-2mm of recession at insertion visit when prep was equi
May 23, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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process takes place in the first few weeks, with complete healing taking around 8 weeks. How do wisdom teeth holes heal after extraction? Mainly through a cellular process that takes time to heal. Bone fills the hole over time, and soft tissue (gum tissue) wraps around this newly formed bone
July 25, 2019
by josephkameron18
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term, other than they have a false sense of a healthy perio status. ' When patients do accept S/RP their insurance will only cover it once every few years of in Medicaid, once per lifetime. After S/RP the patients need perio maintenance. However, the medicaid patients will not pay out of pocket
March 12, 2014
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they hate going to the dentist. What motivates him or her to pursue a career dealing with gingivitis and gum disease and people who don’t want to come see them? My theory, backed up by zero real research, is that there are 7 reasons to believe there is a Father behind the success of every
November 12, 2014
by GrayMoore
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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
Periodontics
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up with healthy looking tissu.e I don't use stock abutments any more. I use Cerec to scan and send it a digital lab for custom abutments almost 100% of the time. I also used stock abutments on the other case shown above At a Megagen lecture, the inventor of Megagen(Dr. park) said he doesn't
June 14, 2019
Implantology
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extracted, as long as they are healthy. And as long as the pt understands the limitations here, which is sounds like he does. I think a compromised RPD with less than ideal retention is still better than a CD with no retention. Any chance he'd be able to do an implant or 2 with some locators?many
March 15, 2016
Removable Prosthodontics
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of healing abutment. What are the consequences in future. Any measures that can be taken. I was recommended to place healing abutment underneath the gum and suture it. So that there will be enough keratinized tissue forms (thick gingiva basically) which will prevent gingival recession in future. What do you
September 22, 2022
Implantology
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the dam would further impede my field of view.) Fig. 3: Bleeding was controlled by injecting anesthetic directly onto the lingual papillae. Caries excavation was completed with special attention not to expose the healthy pulp. At this stage, the tooth was ready for matrix band placement. Fig
July 2023
by Dr. Ahmad Fayad
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guys, but in my practice the teeth that need crowns are badly damaged with old broken decayed restorations with margins way below the gum lines surrounded by granulation tissue that bleeds like a MFKR after I remove the restoration and decay. Otherwise they would not need a crown. It aint Dentistry
May 12, 2022
Fixed Prosthodontics
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To provide with a word, a beautiful smile is an efficient tool with which a person can open a door to the world and increase one's self-esteem. But not every person was lucky to be born with straight and healthy set of teeth. Luckily, contemporary dentistry provides different ways of improving
October 02, 2024
by FFD419
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and coming back and either doing fillings or crowns that I had to bury under the gums because her old crowns were getting decay if they were supragingivally placed. I think this is going to be a huge problem in the future. So many meds, so much sugar and acid in our diets. No matter how much Fluoride
March 10, 2025
Restorative Dentistry
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February 26, 2015
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by combining a fun activity with healthy nutrition. The Rockey’s vertical garden brings advanced, water-saving, soil-less technology to back yards, schools and public spaces from coast-to-coast. These gardens are producing beautiful, organically grown fruits and vegetables that taste fresher
May 31, 2016
by danarockey
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Anyone know what this is? One of the questions state All providers are considered for the Beneficiary Monitoring Program. Do you object to this participation? - Ans Y/N I assume I should answer No but I don't even know what this is. Can I say yes to it? And for those who have done this. What...
September 04, 2020
Medicaid and Welfare Issues
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In my state if you are in network with both Premier and PPO, you are automatically signed up with the state pediatric medicaid-Delta Healthy Kids. Going OON, patients still have access to use their insurance except for the Healthy Kids plan. That is gone. How do you handle that? My thought
November 06, 2021
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