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know how to handle the denture so that they can crack nuts. Jay, how would you suggest to train pts muscle in such cases?I recommend freedent gum combined with practice, practice, and more practice. I tell them that they'll get there but it'll take time. The fact that you leveled the lower incisors
June 01, 2018
Removable Prosthodontics
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checkups so I continued to monitor it. At the time, I should have thought more about the sealer behaving so odd mid-root, but was too preoccupied with the blown apex.Patient comes in today and I can overhear him talking about something on his gums in the upper right area. I'm thinking periapical
January 16, 2018
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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and get REAL pink gums but if patient cannot afford it, or doesnt work out than this would be my backup) Ah okay, I've seen a case where a friend layered Gradia gum shades but since he worked in a rural community I assumed it was because he didn't have a choice (really biased, i know!) But it seems like resin is the way to go for these pink shades. I'm gonna look into it.
September 24, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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the appropriate density. Bone tissue grafting also assists the appropriate placement of a great implant. Implants Appear Regular The natural appearance regarding implants is also a reason regarding their recognition. enhancements replace lacking teeth inside a natural way (directly from the gum
June 14, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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chair side! So keep the occlusion light, but still making contact. POLISH: Polish, polish, polish your temporaries! A rough temporary will collect bacteria and you will find bleeding, inflamed gum tissue which will make seating your bonded restoration a nightmare! Provide your patients
April 22, 2015
by Dr Mike Dolby
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. The nourishment acids can harm the lacquer and can prompt . These acids can later prompt gum contamination. You ought not to give tartar the chance to accumulate as this might prompt future problems for your dental health. Since it is difficult to brush and floss with the vicinity of tartar, the finished
February 24, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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. Dentist yes, you need to see a dentist 100$ please Situation 2- patient has a fibroma on lip: Patient doctor I have this bump' Dentistyes, you need to see a dentist 100$ please situation 3- patient has not had a cleaning in 10 years, gums bleeding: Patient doctor my gums are bleeding dentistyes, you
June 22, 2020
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were placed in almost all her molars.A filling was placed in a baby tooth when she was just a little child. This tooth wad no successor. She also, in her twenties' had many interproximal and gum-line fillings placed, in her upper anterior teeth.. When she came in to have her cleanings , my
November 08, 2015
Pediatric Dentistry
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is the and 276 mini-bristles. Plus it makes mistletoe games more likely! Brushing is not always possible immediately after eating, so rinsing thoroughly with water and chewing sugar-free gum is the next best thing. Swishing water and chewing gum after eating helps dissolve food particles and neutralizes
December 03, 2013
by DentInsStore
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#13 - #15 full zirconium bridge. It is sensitive to cold and hot (sometimes) mainly on the junction of the pontics at the gum line. Occlusion is wnl, margins closed, both teeth are normal to endo ice and percussion. #13 and #15 had old crowns on them. The only thing I can think of was #15 had
September 20, 2017
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Female 32, history of trauma as an adolescent. Chief complaint, red sore gums around #9.Pre-op imagesPre-op radiographPost-op radiograph after removal of crown, flap and restoration of defect with Geristore. Plan to wait 8 weeks for healing, and final impression. Things look good....no post-op
March 14, 2017
Periodontics
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often present with premolar crown broken at a gum line. Do you think this is one of the cases that will turn out to be like that? For example, this is one of the pt who had premolar crown broken at a gumline. This pt showed up just 1 hr prior to the case posted above. interesting~ :) Also
May 04, 2016
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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gums, but she was not otherwise in pain. The lesion on the gums was about 1.5 by 3 mm and looked like a chemical burn. We stopped applying the SDF, rinsed with water and filled the prep with Fuji 9 GI. She recently lost an upper molar which she said was more symptomatic than this one. Hope she doesn't
December 16, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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in the playing of brass and woodwind instruments; as a result, players of these instruments tend to have a larger muscle around the mouth and may experience more discomfort during the piercing process. As with similar piercings, Monroes can cause long-term damage to the gums and teeth. The back-disk
September 23, 2015
Periodontics
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The pt attended the appt for a regular check up. Upper canine Straumann tissue implant placed 10 yrs ago. Pt said she also had bone grafting prior to the implant placement. Pt complained dark gum line present since the crown was put on. thin biotype 1xray taken. cement retained crown, ill-fitting
April 27, 2023
Periodontics
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. Believe it or not, yes. The parents that got it without my recommendation says their child only will use this and hates a toothbrushTheir promo also has a little kid saying they like it because it hurts their gum less. Which to me sounds like it just doesnt brush along the gum line so not very useful
December 20, 2022
Pediatric Dentistry
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one of mine from last year. The patient had tin foil between 2 and 3. Maybe he flosses with a metal wire. haha Tin foil? Wow. I wonder if there any crazy stories about people finding stuff stuck in patient's gums. I had a patient come in with something wrapped in a tissue. I found
December 07, 2023
Hygiene Discussions
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Restored a singleton Straumann BLT two years ago with zirconia on an OEM Ti-base. Pt presents today with the crown in his hand. Here it is on the day of insert 20 months ago. Generous crown height, but not unusual. Fell out 5 days ago, gums almost completely healed over. Uh, oh, no interface
March 04, 2022
Implantology
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pulling out teeth? He got hit in the face and 6-8 are SEVERELY mobile. the rest are just plain old mobile. thanks for any advice! Just be honest with patient and tell him some of the teeth may come out in the impression. He did it to himself by causing the gum disease and waiting so long
October 16, 2023
Removable Prosthodontics
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like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, highlighting its benefits in strengthening teeth, gums, and jaws, and warding off oral diseases. Ayurveda, with its deep understanding, considers the mouth as the gateway to the body, linking oral health to overall well-being. They introduced
July 30, 2024
by FFD419
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the Gums as you say, is the interproximal areas just because of the adjacent teeth. Having a nice small diameter end cutting diamond bur will be very helpful for that. I really want to focus on communicating the need for crown lengthening better to my patients. I think a lot of general dentists see teeth
May 25, 2024
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on perfecting the appearance of teeth and gums. Restorative dentistry uses treatments to repair teeth that are damaged, for example, if you require a small filling. However, some cosmetic dentistry treatments can help restore and protect oral health. An example is when mending a damaged tooth or making
October 29, 2024
by victoriakushensky
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looking as well. I don't think this would be considered 'minor' if you are trying to match the gums on 7 and 8. And, if you do, then 6 is going to look bad. I don't think this is going to be a great case if you don't have much experience with this. But I'm sure there are others that can give you better
June 10, 2025
Periodontics
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for advice here on DT.I have so many questions about how to get the crown back on1. The implant is likely covered by gum now. How do I expose it now? Please explain the incision, etc step by step.2. If I have to expose the implant, should I put on a healing abutment for a few weeks to mold the gum
April 08, 2025
Implantology
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and open the incisal embrasures to make 7 look thinner and thus longer. You may be able to manicure the lower anteriors as well to allow you to do this I agree, this may be more of a tooth symmetry problem for the pt than a "gum" problem. Sure it would look better, but I doubt the pt would care very
December 18, 2025
Restorative Dentistry
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of Broadway show tunes. Yet tooth cavities and gum disease remain widespread throughout North America. Recent estimates show that 1 out of 4 children between the ages of 2 to 5 have tooth decay. And the numbers worsen for older kids. Fifty percent of children ages 12 to 15 and 67% of teens ages 16 to 19
October 03, 2013
by DentInsStore
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with a higher cuff height and prep the buccal and lingual down to the gum line or just subgingival. Seems like the deepest areas on the stock abutments are always interproximal so that will at least help having the margin a little coronal in those areas. Also better to clean the cement. But more work
June 13, 2014
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to male dental assistant who did bad quality of Periapical x.ray.God will help me in dealing with this manager. I notice that there is leakage between tooth and composite.I remove composite and there is soft caries.I remove it. Endo still great as I think and appear from x.ray. But, bleeding from gum
January 21, 2018
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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, Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear. Dentist: Ok open up. Patient: Well I guess it all started when my Dad left... Dentist: No I mean... Assistant: Wait Doc...let him finish! I wouldn't rule out gum disease. Dentist: An illusionist with hands faster than
January 04, 2016
Jokes.....(Clean)
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dentists surveyed recommend sugarless gum for their patients who chew gum. The fifth one recommends taffy and Karo syrup, because he has some rather large gambling debts. Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it. Rafiki, The Lion King Do
December 08, 2013
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of the best treatments for missing teeth. A major cause of tooth loss in children is from cavities; while periodontal (gum) disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. There is always someone who will do it cheaper! Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond. ~Miguel de
June 15, 2016
Patient Communication / Education
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done. Notice the gingival height difference due to the clamp raising the gingiva. Here I have done some gum gardening and removed some gingival tissue to get a longer looking tooth. Used my 7901 laser/electrosurgey bur!! Much cheaper then a laser and quicker since this only took one minute
August 13, 2021
Cosmetic Dentistry
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instruments do u use, just System B and Obtura, any specific brand? thanks Ron Hello Ron For the crown prep, wait at least 8 weeks. You want to see mature looking gums, and you also need a fairly stable root. I am assuming that the endo is already done? If not, then do not forget that you need to do
December 14, 2020
Restorative Dentistry
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, but not from a infection control point) Depending on location and amount of keratinized tissue available you can mound the gums for desired emergence. But if perio wants to do the custom abutment himself, you can chill n wait for the end resultCall the OS and ask for the size of the implant used
October 27, 2017
Implantology
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or missing gum tissues and teeth. This added bulk may reduce the stability of the dentures. * Dentures are supported by areas of the mouth that were not designed to carry the loads placed on them. If the gums are not given an eight hour rest each day, they may dissolve more rapidly. This may
May 01, 2015
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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symptoms THAT I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT!! I don't even know who to refer her to: For the past 3 weeks or so.... she says that she feels burning/tingling neuropathy sensation on the lower gums on BOTH sides. When I pulled her lip around #19 she said it was painful. (again, I did see that very red
February 28, 2018
Oral Pathology
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I recently treated a 20 yo femalepatient for a gingivectomy with a diode laser around 7-10. It significantly reduced the appearance of her gummy smile however it obviously wasn't going to fix it completely. Patient was happy but in pictures now she still feels like she shows too much of her gums
December 22, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry
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......it a secret Timmy...:) Then why is it when i stop flossing my gums hurt and bleed? We know that a lack of continuous bleeding on probing is linked to stable periodontal health. Its not such a leap of faith to think that flossing is beneficial periodontally speaking. Yes, we're going
January 11, 2019
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and Hygienic”. Q. What dinosaur had the healthiest teeth and gums? A. The Flosso-raptor. “Whataya mean I have a bad bite? I don't even have any teeth!” --Daffy Duck Lying through your teeth does not count as flossing. What I do before the dentist. What I do after
July 20, 2014
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seamless and straightforward, but if you understand what goes on behind the scenes to get you your perfect smile then you will understand that it does indeed take a lot to get a dental implant. Dental implants- are, which is inserted into the bone that's beneath your gum by a periodontist
January 01, 2018
by kushgupta
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are a result of. There are four main types of tooth pain: Dull and lingering Dull and lingering aches are the most common type of tooth discomfort. They're often caused by grinding, an abscess, or if something lodges in between the dentition and gums. The condition is curable by treating the core
January 05, 2023
by FFD419
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just curious. i found they make my work day more enjoyable and easier to deal with people. While I gave up the cigs years ago, I remain a Nicotine addict. I either vape or Nicotine gum. I'd maybe talk to a professional, you are playing with fire. Nicotine is a very tough drug to quit. So far all
May 13, 2026
Dental "Pearls"
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Dana Rockey and Bill Sears were interviewed about broader overreach of healthcare including wellness, nutrition and healthy living. Dana Rockey, a wellness-based dentist and Dr. Bill Sears, a pediatrician, author and founder of the Dr Sears Wellness Institute are leaders in the healthcare
April 21, 2017
by danarockey
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place implants then. And proper posts as well though:) TOUCHE !! That's what I do, and I use Bisco DT light posts bonded in with Anchor by Apex. I got tired several years ago of seeing recently endo'd teeth come back in the pt's hand, fractured off at the gum line, and tired of the crown
March 03, 2017
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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were taken 2 weeks post op, then 2 moth post op, then an appointment was given for the impression. Everything looked amazing on the x ray and in the mouth. Absolutely no signs of trouble anywhere and the gums looked pretty good. So just this AM as I was getting ready for the impression, I started
November 19, 2019
Implantology
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Female pt in 40s presents for limited exam due to pain. She has 6 implants on the lower with a roundhouse pfm bridge. She originally had a class 2 bite, so her current lower prosthesis corrects that a bit with some flaring of lower anterior and longer teeth. She has pain around the gums of all
October 07, 2020
Implantology
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Chicago, IL – September 18, 2014 – One of the most significant ways to maintain a healthy smile is to visit the dentist on a regular basis. However, according to a new public opinion survey done by Harris Poll on behalf of (OHA), low-income Americans, young adults and those living
September 18, 2014
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bacteria. Inflammation can clean up diseased and dead tissue. On the other hand, inflammation also destroys healthy tissue, a sort of collateral damage. Actually, there is a benefit to this. Organisms may be hidden from the body’s immune response. Healthy tissue may need to be destroyed so
February 01, 2016
by RickPascoe
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of their teeth from a young tender age. The kind of lifestyle we lead; that is, , oral habits that we take can greatly determine the health of our teeth. In order to ensure that the young children have healthy oral hygiene, below are some of the ways that can be put in place. Ensure that your baby eats healthy
January 30, 2017
by Tariq Drabu
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characteristics, risk of diabetes progression, and associated mortality. Heres a breakdown, focusing on Clusters 1, 2, and 4, which are generally considered lower risk: Cluster 1: Low-Risk of Diabetes and Mortality (Healthy Obese Prediabetes) Characteristics: Higher BMI (obesity present). Normal
December 06, 2024
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