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up all over his parks. Apparently the meth-heads (and perhaps others?) use the soft picks to apply meth between their gums as part of getting into the 'experience'... Or something like that... Anyways, the take home message here is if you see soft picks lying around on the ground of a park
August 06, 2019
Substance Abuse & Recovery
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New emergency patient is seen for gum pain 8-9 mm pockets UR quadrant around tooth #3. A D4342 1-3 deep cleaning is done. Patient is happy. Two months later patient becomes a full patient. 4 Quadrants of SRP are done appropriately. Insurance denies the UR quadrant D4341 because the D4342 was done
August 26, 2020
Disability Insurance
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Are there symptoms or did you only see this...the patient came in with what seemed to be a root top infection on the 12, as the gum showed a white bump which leaked puss, after the taking an x ray, by accident the pathology on the 11 showed up. No deep caries or deep fillings, patient had
March 30, 2015
Oral Pathology
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Dr. Miyagi DDS said dental floss could have wax on... or wax off. What about you? Do you prefer your floss with wax on or wax off? Fun fact: Ralph Macchio is now older than Pat Morita was when he played Mr. Miyagi. Apologies for the threadjack. Carry...Creat Gental Gum Care and POH unwaxed floss
September 09, 2015
Hygiene Discussions
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if the extracted tooth had mild or moderate perio issues, Is it highly recommended to debride the gingival tissue as well prior to socket preservation? using a laser or high-speed bur? I would treat the perio 1st No. Just curette the socket. Leave the gums alone. I am a perio and of course I agree
April 23, 2020
Implantology
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This was on the counter. CHA-CHING!!!...The patient was saving it for after the prophy?we give tootsie roll pops in my office the sticky center works wonders for usHow did it taste? Bubble-gum or pepto bismol? I am not pedo so I have found cementing crowns with caramel to work well for us
April 23, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry
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periodontal cyst Abscess Periapial Granuloma Idiopathic bone cyst Aneurysm bone cyst Ameloblastoma Ameloblstic Fibroma OKC Biopsy will tell. As long as you ruled out odontogeic origin.Hi, It was the end of day, so I tried my best. Not percussion or palpation sensitive, didn't see any acute abcess or pus or fistula, she said occasional pain on #30 during acitivies like chewing gum. I with I had perio probed the area.
April 16, 2014
Oral Pathology
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will not find one that matches colour , so best to get a few and mix them yourself. This is GC Gradia For most realistic effect also use the red fibres Pink Opaquer is made by Cosmodent not 3M. Pink composite might be made by 3M.Pink opaque and Pink Composite is available by GC ( Gradia Gum Line) Anaxdent Schuetz Shofu the list is long Thanks for the responses. I'll check into all of these.megadenta tooanother vote for Anexgum
November 25, 2019
Cosmetic Dentistry
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for processing handpieces in the RH Pro series sterilizer. Mineral oil gums up. Mineral oil is among the cheapest lubricants one can find. It has some good qualities. Why would we use the cheapest possible oil on very expensive instruments? Beats me. My car gets Mobil 1. Bien air is the best, they recommend synthetic lubes. Awesome. Thank you so much! Vector makes a good E-type nozzle too. Glad to hear it, it is really the only way the stuff works
April 12, 2021
Equipment
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The patient is a 52 year old airline pilot who reports that his gums sometimes feel irritated around the upper left premolars. He reports no significant medical history. The last time he had us check it out, things had healed and the exam was otherwise normal. Today he presented with vesicular
March 03, 2021
Oral Pathology
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50 years old female patient pain on the bone grafted area. Extraction #3 was done along with bone/membrane on July 2021. after 4 months, pt came in with cc: pain on the gum where extraction was done but only when she touches with her finger. PA shows radiopaque on the alveolar crest, seems
January 27, 2022
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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I think that this fixture Does not support this They do not engage one another, Astra tx. Not an implant I regularly use, but I just get no engagement even after gum contouring. i have had this problem with them twice last month i send same imp comping and imp to different lab and it fit
August 24, 2022
Laboratories
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Hi everyone! D4 student here. I had a pt today with a CC pain on UL. Pt reports constant moderate pain. Points out to tooth #14. Tooth is sensitive to percussion. Sensitive to buccal palpation. Cold test WNL. Pt is 50 yo male, never been to the dentist before. Gums are swollen red. Severe calculus
January 23, 2024
Restorative Dentistry
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hi. dental hygienist is unable to increase speed sable motor ring doesnt move at all any idea ? Does another motor on that hose work OK? If so, then the motor is gummed up. They seldom wear out, but that can happen as well. yes another motorok Have you tried to remove the motor from
May 14, 2024
Handpieces
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intaglio or sandblast and make retention dimples, do the same in the acrylic gum. Clean very well, moisten acrylic with a microbrush dipped in monomer, mix jet acrylic (runny) and put in place. Hold for a bit, clean, let it cure, polish. Has hold up for quite some time. Pt does needs to know
August 25, 2025
Fixed Prosthodontics
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? thanks I would refer for a graft and see if that handles it. "Hey Mr. Jones, this is one of your main chewing teeth. As of right now it is a burning candle, and there is not a lot of wick left. We can rescue the tooth with a gum graft done by a specialist, but unless you are willing to go down that road
May 12, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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people alerting people that these so-called “gap bands” can work themselves under the gum and lead to tooth loss. “Minors are teaching minors how to do this,” he said. “It’s disturbing, and the outcome could be devastating.” Many orthodontists argue
February 04, 2015
Orthodontics
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it to your table ???? !!!!!!!! you are just awesome Some parents are so stupid. Family of 3 kids. The 12 year old brags that he has had 11 cavities. The 10 year old is ok (now) but right after finishing pulls out a huge wad of bubble gum from what looks like a pouch of chewing tobacco
March 31, 2016
Just Plain Bitching and Moaning
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Hi, I haven't used cement retained crown for a long time. I recently decided to use screw-cementable crowns, because I think this is the best of both worlds. I was wondering what's the best way to put this type of crown in without having any issues or excess cement that can cause gum inflammation
August 14, 2020
Implantology
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off to the gum line. She came from rehab to me, we did dentures, immediates, a few weeks later she was back in rehab--I don't know what happened to her then. I kinda doubt she made it but I don't...12 YO with some unusual syndrome lost ALL anteriors few posteriors left18 yrs old illegal from Mexico
November 22, 2014
Removable Prosthodontics
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fixodent is a cushion First toss the file and use the rongeur to extract teeth. Smooth bone with an acrylic bur on a slow speed with a lot of irrigation. Bubble gum therapy will resolve this. Have the patient take out their dentures and place them in cleaner. Then get 3 or 4 pieces of double bubble
April 11, 2022
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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would take that to court? I've been violating biologic width for 35 years. Sleep well my friend you did not commit malpracticeHer gums will heal Just curious, how is this helpful? This is rational, but a lawsuit based on BW violation is exceedingly unlikely. De minimus for pretty much all lawyers. I
May 01, 2023
Restorative Dentistry
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We have very good social nets for those lightening strikes. Ive never seen anyone turned away from cancer treatment or from having an auto accident. The majority of us can avoid bad health through good diet and exercise. Being born healthy is not a lucky strike, its normal. Nor does it prevent
November 16, 2021
Personal Finance
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chairside 20+. Also I would want gold in my tooth. Greater Curve makes these so much easier than they ever were if its deep use a wide and cut the mesial short ( like you would for a butterfly) good luckI restore these quite often. First get the gum out of the way with es or laser. Use a matrix
January 07, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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;just remove the gutta percha.Otherwise,the tooth may very we'll snap off at the gum line.If that erosion were from over zealous brushing with a stiff toothbrush that we be a totally different situation. Jim Thank you Jim! I'm not sure I follow the value of the crown at this stage, and I
March 14, 2014
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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in detecting decay between teeth and changes below the gum line. These x-rays provide a detailed account of maxillary and mandibular dental arches, aiding in predicting treatment outcomes for dental patients. By utilizing bitewing x-rays, dentists can detect early signs of tooth decay and assess
June 14, 2024
by francescap
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to be way off from the tip of her nose which she will always notice. initial thoughts. move the midline to the patient's left about 5 mm, bring gums incisal about 2 mm on 6,7 and gums gingival about 2 mm on 10, 11. the lip is higher on the left with a full smile, this will help it not look canted. I am sure
October 06, 2025
Removable Prosthodontics
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I am doing some work in a GP practice that perio charts six points on all teeth on healthy 1110 recall patients yearly . Anyone else doing this ? Never seen it before. Yes, we do! If you don't mind what is your rational? This is done in all offices that I know of personally, and as a quality
July 28, 2018
Periodontics
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Ok.... Let's try again.... And don't take things so personal.... Is it reasonable for a healthy child to wear a mask now on the playground? Maybe its all the other people wearing masks? of course not You're answering a question with a question. COVID wasn't a concern before the end
February 23, 2023
General Health
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that the symptoms may resolve, may reduce, but if they become unmanageable the tooth needs RCT. Also warning that a tooth with a crack in a load bearing area has a poor long term prognosis. I JUST HATE IT WHEN I OPEN A TOOTH AND SEE A HEALTHY PULP. I agree. I've seen many teeth that are cracked ache
February 10, 2015
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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the patients aware by digital photos on a Big Ass Monitor so they see what we see. Doesn't make any difference if it is decay, gum disease or wear; they didn't come in looking that way! It is our job to tell the patient every thing in a way they understand, it is their job to decide what to do, what
May 09, 2017
TMD and Occlusion
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know that oral bisphosphonates have a low chance of BRONJ development and it's my feeling that under the right circumstances (healthy patient without immunosuppression or diabetic sequelae), we GP's can manage these cases that come through our door. For those that have some risk factors that increase
January 01, 2016
Implantology
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family we are healthy. We want choice right now. This plan is good. I know it probably bothers you but I like choice. I think as I age and potentially develop issues that aren't covered well under this plan that are long term maintenance or expensive medications etc. I would switch plans
November 09, 2016
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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. I agree with you that diet is a bigger factor as far as caries go. Still need to keep the plaque off for the healthy soft tissues. But if kids had 3 squares of whole foods we wouldnt be having the caries issues we do. Honestly, one of the biggest benefits of brushing is the delivery of fluoride
August 23, 2017
Pediatric Dentistry
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sedation.Now that is crazy talk those teeth are fully erupted on a patient under 30 years old If a GP can not remove a fully erupted tooth on a healthy patient under the age of 30 there is a problem with the dentist, not the patient. SEDATION???....No way, unless the patient was freaking out which
May 02, 2018
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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concerns regarding screening and masks, it sounds as if you are discriminating against healthy patients who cannot wear masks for religious reasons and encroaching upon Patients Bill of Rights to make decisions with our own plan of care. Is this the case, Dr. While the State of Colorado RECOMMENDS
February 04, 2021
Ethical Issues
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have all seen it many times with regard to age. Both ways. I see. Well, average for male in US is ~78yo. One can do what one can, eat healthy, stay fit, hopefully one is dealt with good/decent genes and some good luck sprinkled throughout it all. An MD author who wrote a well know book on living
November 10, 2022
Retirement Planning
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was surprising. Could this be resorption? Could it be anything I had done? Patients oral hygiene is fairly good, no other areas of decay in any other part of the mouth. Med hx: pt is healthy and no meds.Anyone experience this before? Ive been practicing for only 5 years so I havent encountered
September 01, 2023
Restorative Dentistry
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the DT has become! Correct me if I'm wrong as I don't have any solid data to back up my statement. It feels like the dental community is shrinking due to mass exodus as more users finding themselves joining other closed communities on FB and CDOCS. I would like to see some healthy changes happening
July 14, 2023
Comments about the Dentaltown website
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, until old enough for an implant. Lots of oral hygiene and nutritional counseling with mom and child. Maryland bridge does nothing to maintain healthy bone which is vital to a future implant. In terms of practicality, cost and predictability, you're better off with a flipper. Also consider a fixed
June 02, 2024
Pediatric Dentistry
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willing to give you a long appointment sometime soon to get this done. How would you like to proceed? I was always worried about liability. Still I wasnt going to be the one to tell someone they could not have a transplant. Unless, they had an obvious abscess or infected gums. I just signed it. I
February 26, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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to her financial background. But pt still declined and told me that 'I do not want to spend a penny on my teeth anymore. Please just get everything out so that I can get a full denture'. Her other posterior teeth are healthy, do not even have perio, no caries, perfectly fine as they are. I told her
July 16, 2019
Ethical Issues
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Can we get a new category for geriatric dentistry alone? Man I struggle with deep inter proximal root decay on elderly patients with bone loss on posterior teeth. What is your protocol? Mine is prevident 5000 and proxibrushes (Gum Brand calls them go Betweens like pipe cleaners of different
August 01, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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it the gums holding the crown up, but if I am torquing the screw down and it continues to rotate how do I tell when it is indexed. I replaced the impression coping into the impression myself and did so very meticulously. I rechecked the coping in the mouth and on the model as well after I had questions
December 29, 2015
Implantology
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but at one point it popped up, it's my fault for not prescribing chlorhexidine so his gums were a little bloody and the assistant made the temporary, so gums were inflamed and bloody. A little bit of blood got underneath 7 and by the time it set it was too late I could make out a little bit of dark
July 26, 2018
Fixed Prosthodontics
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that. Make sure they realize that they need to follow a practice regimen and they should not cheat and learn to chew without their teeth. I've seen patients chew steak fajitas only by gums alone! It's impressive but the gums can compensate to just crush the food till one can swallow it. I think
January 21, 2015
Removable Prosthodontics
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56 year old patient showed up w/ discomfort and gum bleeding throughout the mouth. I didn't get to take her photos and found one on google that resembles the condition of my patient. The xrays are hers though. <br/>She has missing posteriors and requested to fabricate partial dentures
June 01, 2016
Periodontics
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. gingiva The most important gingival components of the smile are the color, contour, texture and height of the gums. Inflammation or uneven gum lines affect the aesthetic quality of the smile. Female lip lines are on average 1.5mm higher, i.e., 1-2mm of gum visibility when smiling can be considered
May 27, 2022
by francescap
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is palliative, just extract infected teeth. If the goal is curative, keep till all second premolars when we're going to irradiate lymph nodes, which are in any head and neck cancer cases with positive lymph nodes, and CA tongue, CA buccal, and CA lower gum whether the lymph nodes are positive because
June 30, 2022
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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/soft occlusal guard with an anterior guidance and tell them to put it in when they get pissed off. How about a mandibular Gelb type appliance? Two pads with a metal connecter. It won't effect her speech and people are likely not to notice it. And...what Dr Bender said. I told her last week to chew gum
November 20, 2023
Appliance Therapy
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