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, on the gingiva. For this to work you need to place the clamp way far from the tooth, not just a mm on the gums. If you go too close to the border of the gums, it will not stay in place and will cause injury. Go at least 5 or 6 mm into the gums and the clamp will stay put and will not cause injury
August 12, 2022
Restorative Dentistry
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But here's the catch:they're not always a perfect fit. Since they're mass-produced, they might not align perfectly with every patient's gum tissue or implant angle. This can lead toaesthetic challenges, hygiene issues, and even implant failurein some cases. Custom Abutments: A Tailored Solution for a Perfect
March 12, 2025
by Dental Surgeon
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of preventive dentistry is the improvement in oral health. Regular dental checkups, professional cleanings, and good at-home oral hygiene help patients prevent common issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. By keeping plaque and tartar buildup in check, preventive care reduces the risk of more
March 25, 2025
by teethexpert
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for 9 weeks haha I will post more soon and ask for your critiques again im terrified of placing margins Sub-G because of the firey angry gums bleeding everywhere. I never really try to because I dont like when I cannot see the margins in the pool of blood. are you packing cord before to get nice
September 21, 2022
Restorative Dentistry
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interproxially and is also a gum massager. I have recommended Butler proxy brushes to patients with recession, recommended the waterpik and tell them Costco sells it at a great price. For patients with high caries specially root decay Clinpro. We sold Clinpro in the office. Flossing is great when
October 24, 2020
Hygiene Discussions
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out further work, such as root canal. Another main reason that medications are prescribed within the dental industry is to treat periodontitis, which is a severe form of gum disease. This disease causes the gum to pull away from the tooth, forming a pocket which houses unwelcome bacteria
November 26, 2014
by Tariq Drabu
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you never know. I would probably take an upper and lower occlusal xray next time they come into the office. Is this kid on track with other developmental milestones? If the edentulous gums look normal, I'd just wait for the other teeth to catch up. I'll bet they will. That's good to hear. Weird
January 12, 2021
Pediatric Dentistry
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eventually inflict some serious damage. Plaque will build, which will produce acids that eat away at your teeth, causing cavities. You’ll eventually get gingivitis, an inflammation of your gums and a minor form of tooth decay. Gingivitis can worsen, becoming periodontitis, which can
June 17, 2014
by Brent Cornelius
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This implant was first placed in 2011 then it failed due to patients diabetes and got peri-implantitis. I referred her to Perio who removed the implant and grafted and then placed a new implant. She had trouble complaining about pressure in the gums around the healing cap which was a large
November 22, 2014
Implantology
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you make a button typeimpression of the prep and then reline. This causes the excess to go down and compress the gums. Pack cord(s)w/epi and then have the patient bite on the custom cap for 3-5 minutes. It will stop the bleeding and really push the gums back from the sub portions of the prep.Use
June 28, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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for periodontal (gum) disease, an infection of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place. Periodontal disease can lead to painful chewing difficulties and even tooth loss. Dry mouth, often a symptom of undetected diabetes, can cause soreness, ulcers, infections, and tooth decay. Smoking makes
April 23, 2015
Implantology
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and dramatically improve your facial features. Realignment of teeth and missing tooth replacement can make a huge difference with how you look. Indentations in the gum line and jawbone happens when you experience tooth loss. The part of the gum where the tooth is used to be found recedes causing
June 18, 2015
by Valerie Preston DDS
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with a dental Flipper? Persistently wearing flippers can squeeze the tissue underneath them. This can make the bone break down, lead to subsiding gums, and furthermore cause easy parasitic disease in the gums. It is encouraged to eliminate dental flippers for around 8 hours, by and large prior to heading
November 18, 2020
by Steffany Mohan DDS
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pieces of cinnamon gum every day, apparently the artificial cinnamon in the chewing gum if very irritating to soft tissuenew meds? new oral habits? new tooth paste? new mouth wash?Thank you He has burnt his tongue after eating hot food and that has lead to this, in patient's words. Need more opinion
August 23, 2017
Oral Pathology
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to replace teeth should get What are dental implants? Dental implants are pieces of metal that are shaped like screws and topped with a false porcelain tooth. They are screwed into the gums using a dental drill and can be made replicate the appearance of teeth. Dental implants are used to replace
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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to the overall health of our teeth and gums, but what about the foods that are actually good for our oral health as well as our general health? There are certain foods we should be avoiding and there are also foods we should be consuming on a regular basis if we want to benefit our dental health. Whenever you
February 12, 2016
by Bryce Searle
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68 y/o male placed Megagen anyridge 4.0x11.5mm immediate placement over a year ago at site #5 - ISQ 80+ at all angles at placement, placed healing abutment at the time due to go stability. About 10 months after patient came in to report that there has been pressure in the gums since the implant
October 01, 2023
Implantology
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receive general anesthesia or IV sedation to help control any discomfort during this step. The tooth is removed, and then the gums must be given appropriate time to heal before the implant can be placed. The healing time varies from individual to individual, and dental x-rays are often used
July 22, 2024
Cosmetic Dentistry
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concentrations of whitening agents, leading to less dramatic results. Inconsistency - Store-bought trays and strips are not custom-fitted, which can lead to uneven whitening and irritation to the gums. Potential Sensitivity - Prolonged or improper use of at-home products may cause tooth sensitivity
February 18, 2025
by ziadjalbout
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swear these bands are a godsend! That's a good tip too! In this case I butchered the gums trying to get to the decay. I thought about cord but didn't expect the gums to stop bleeding that easily. Here is a useful tip for buccal caries that extend below the gingival margins Gums started bleeding
October 24, 2024
Restorative Dentistry
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Growing a Healthy Child. Secrets from a wise old doc William P. Smith Jr., DDS. . Raising a child is a parent's most important job. But there's a lot to learn and know. In Growing a Healthy Child, author Dr. William P. Smith offers a step-by-step reference guide starting at pre-pregnancy
November 26, 2016
Pediatric Dentistry
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HMMMMMM, I dont know, maybe in Cali in the OC, but Indianapolis? Truuuuuu.....Plenty of lookers in Indy.... You boys would die round these... Jenkins sayas he's into gummers bruh. Ride thar wave. I will ride tha wave whar it a takes a meeeeeeeeeee..........releasssseeeeeee a... Agree. We
October 16, 2015
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5 Real Benefits of A smile can truly be a wonderful thing, and strong, healthy teeth are the key to a great smile you can keep for a lifetime. But let's face it - most of us were not born with glorious choppers that look great and stay strong no matter what. A healthy smile is a sign of a strong
August 27, 2018
by seodentals
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of holistic dentistry and natural health. She is also a mother, dog lover and author as well as a driller of teeth. Dr Rachel is a self-confessed nerd and loves technology and is big on healthy lifestyle and wellbeing. She plays guitar, and likes singing and dancing – much to her families&rsquo
September 18, 2017
by howard
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here. PFM of course. If ever you go with a bridge, do not forget to asses the need for gum graft. Solid gums around the abutments is a falsely under rated, critical element.
October 16, 2020
Fixed Prosthodontics
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This lady is 55 yrs old, ASA2 (hypertension taking atenolol and ramipril, smoker 1/2ppd x 35years). CC of splinter like feeling in gums between 1.1 and 1.2 for the last 2-3 years. See attached PA. No pain, but annoying. 1.2 is rotated. There is nothing obvious clinically, no calculus subgingivally
February 22, 2014
Oral Pathology
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maximum uptake is is tn the first few hours. Eat or drink what you want except no gum and no candy, if the fluoride comes in contact with candy then all of your teeth will explode and it is extremely painful!!! Brush...Our instructions usually sound like this: You can eat and drink anytime, except
May 05, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry
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Hi Doctors, I am a new owner just, just bought a small working practice in orange county CA, 4 m ago, I do root canals plus the general work, I wanted to add more services for my patients to grow the practice, what do you recommend to start with at the moment, Biolase for laser gum treatments
December 29, 2015
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brush head that is superior, such as the Sonicare AdaptiveClean Brush Head or Gum Care Brush Head? Oral B Floss Action Head? Is a Waterpik recommended? personally I use sonicare...and also proxabrush or something similar interdental...Oral B reps swear by oral B. Sonicare reps swear by sonicare
November 09, 2016
Periodontics
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This patient came for removal of old crowns to be replaced with new ceramic crowns. There was no swelling then. After I made new temps for her, her gums just flared up. I thought there was gum impingement so I flapped her and checked underneath. The swelling didn't go away. So I thought
January 23, 2015
Periodontics
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#19 Sensitive to cold and biting. Bone loss/level has been consistent for last 4+ years. Decay could be felt from the lingual, extends well under the gums. Would you try to save this or just extract? If you vote for save what would be your process? The gums would need to be retracted/ flapped
April 04, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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I had a mom bringing her 10 yo daughter for periodic exam because she is concerned about brown discoloration on the maxillary gingva of her daughter. It was the same typical smokers melanosis I see in teenagers who are worried their gums are turning brown since they started smoking. I even saw dark
December 13, 2017
Pediatric Dentistry
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before the soft tissue surgery .... was the template placed over gum tissue? Was the test drive smile brought home for a long distance test run? thank you master for sharing your knowledge and experience we learners are forever grateful! please show us more! Beautiful case! Do you use
March 02, 2016
Cosmetic Dentistry
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band in place. Margin elevation does have its place. I am doing it more lately as the concept has taken hold in my mind. Never say no. Ed I worked 3 years for a busy corporate office where was no god for the gums and I got so , so tired to see patients with bonded cerec restorations violating
May 16, 2015
Periodontics
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root. Other cases may involve 3. A Gum Graft or Endodontic Treatment If gum tissue has been lost from the root caused by root recession, a dentist may recommend ato cover the root. This can help to protect the tooth and decrease the amount of sensitivity. For patients with extreme sensitivity
December 31, 2018
by AGladwell
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I have a patient that had a 4.3mm platform Nobel Replace implant with a 5.3mm flared healing cap (3mm tall). Can I use a straight 4.3mm impression post without out many problems. I am guessing the space between the gums and the impression post will be captured with the light body impression
July 31, 2019
Restorative Dentistry
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at times it will make her gums very red and inflamed but no lesion of blisters on the gums. She has been the 3 ENT's, one put her on diflucan with no change, the others just told her to live with it and they didn't know. <br/>Any suggestions? There is nothing that make it better or worse, it just
September 13, 2017
Oral Pathology
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these: My teeth won't hold fillings. They did surgery on my gums, but it didn't work. I might as well just get it out because I'm going to lose it anyway. Or, My gums bleed no matter what I do. If we respond to these fixed ideas with an air of confidence and authoritative attitude, or promise them
May 19, 2014
by Sandy Pardue
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) or chlorhexidine.I prescribe CHX regularly. I like my perio patients to use it once a day (to minimize staining), and once a day with liserine + ACT for some flouride protection of exposed roots. I find that for some patients that like using CHX twice daily for a long time, that gums start to look
March 23, 2015
Periodontics
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). _________? 4. If people are slow to schedule, get them thinking by asking questions with the right vocal expressions or inflections: Are those teeth (or gums) bothering you yet? Have those teeth (or gums) been sensitive at all? Can you tell that you are getting a buildup (of tartar, calculus, plaque) on your teeth yet? If you have trouble getting people to communicate, just ask the right question and ask it in the right way.
September 01, 2015
by Sandy Pardue
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Pt is being treated for sarcoidosis in lungs and nose. Any chance this lesion is not coming from #9 or #10 and is actually a manifestation of sarc? Lesion can be palpated on buccal and palatal. Pt also reports that she has felt lumps on her gums draining in the past. I think this is pulpal
December 04, 2014
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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Hello folks. I inherited a case that has 2 Zimmer Advent implants intended to help retain a lower denture with 2 attachments. I removed the current attachments and noticed that the implant platform is about 1 to 1.5 mm above the gum line. I am used to seeing implant platforms at the bone line
February 16, 2018
Implantology
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Question- what products work best for gingival hemostasis? Sometimes I feel like bleeding gums are the bane of my existence. I feel like sometimes I try everything (viscostat, pack multiple cords, anesthetic w/ epi, placing a soaked cotton pellet w/ anesthetic/viscostat) in the area, yet, the gums
August 30, 2025
Dental "Pearls"
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, separate gum tissue from the tooth with whatever you feel comfortable. An explorer is fine. Just go around the tooth for about 10 sec. Grab the tooth with 150. Grab it as deep as possible. Gently rotate to one direction, hold for about 5 sec, rotate to other direction, hold, repeat and it should
March 09, 2020
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Along with routine cleanings and dental checkups, you probably have dental X-rays done when you head to the dentist. However, you may not be aware of how important they are to your overall oral health. Dental professionals use X-rays to take a closer look at what’s going on under the gums
June 28, 2017
by DrRobertPieters
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essential steps that encompass the health of your teeth and gums. Preventive treatments may include: Prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) Polishing Fluoride treatment Tooth decay screening Gum disease evaluation Oral hygiene instruction Evaluation of existing fillings and crowns Basic Care Basic
June 08, 2016
by DentInsStore
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! Most likely you will see some inflammation in the gum. There is no clear cut answer regarding bone loss. Sometimes you get it and sometimes you don't but usually the gum will bleed. If the contact is good you may not get bone loss just inflammation from impingement on the gingival...I would just do
February 16, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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posterior implants. Pt = about 50 yrs old, Asian male. Little bit of gum recession but not too much (I don't know if gum recession treatment would be needed or considered overtreatment) #7 and 10 have different gingival height but I don't think #10 had recession or class V restoration (I need
October 26, 2016
Cosmetic Dentistry
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your breath smells bad, or if you’ve been offered breath mints or chewing gum on more than one occasion. To self-diagnose, cup your hands over your mouth, exhale, and sniff your breath. Alternatively, lick your wrist, let it dry for some seconds, and smell. Taking the opinion of close
March 27, 2016
by dentalpartnerboston
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it is, then they get stressed out when I tell them I need to use this machine to trim their gums a bit. Not sure if it would come across better if I told them I am going to cauterize their gums I explain that the Esurge unit sets up a magnetic field (a radio signal) and that this plate helps dissipate
August 08, 2023
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