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graft. The other day I was doing a crown preparation on a tooth restored with a large amalgam restoration and amalgam residue got into the gums and cheeks which were mildly abraded due to working in the area.I tried to use desensitizer to address it at that point to no avail.Any ideas recommendations of dealing with amalgam tattoo before healing by primary intention.
April 20, 2021
Periodontics
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can't order burs from Ebay...or Amazon. Don't you remember the story about the dentist using a cheap round bur on a molar and it separated from the bur shaft. He looked forward and an incisor was gone...flat at the gum. This is from Strauss not from eBay or Amazon. This is a legit size on their catalogue.
June 14, 2021
Today I Learned (TIL)
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A pan-Canadian study revealed a significant gap in oral health education within nursing programs. While most participants acknowledged the importance of integrating oral health in nursing curriculum, findings showed limited coverage of oral diseases, pathology, dental screening, and gum disease
January 04, 2025
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I have been using Salvins' Cyto Surg PTFE non-resorbable membrane for many of my grafts for the last few years. It seems in the last few months the material handling has changed. When I go to remove the membrane it stretches like a piece of chewing gum. I swear it used to be more rigid. Did
September 22, 2025
Periodontics
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. Episode 17: Where is your head? Joined again by Alison Heller-Ono of , we explore how to rediscover you position. Also, you will learn about a FREE email program created by to sign up and get started on your path to a healthy practice! Don't forget your assignment from Episode 16! Are you still paying attention to how you are moving and positioned throughout the day? Be Healthy and Practice Safely!
October 20, 2017
by Dr Juanita Benedict
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the contact areas. Where needed, come from the lingual instead of the buccal side of the tooth... Also, after an initial practice seat of the matrix, remove it and trim the gum side of the GC matrix where the gums don't let it fully seat. I can help you here. Copper bands are very easy to use
October 02, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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a haircut. Meanwhile the police just stood by like the Queen's Guard. His video on Tesla owners was pretty funny. Don was passionate about the trans rights thing. I'd like to see his take on this swimmer story but you mean people ran him off. Also me hahaaha. You also can't chew chewing gum
December 30, 2021
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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. Guess what? Nobody noticed. I have a few around in case someone asks, but it apparently is not as important as I thought. Now we recommend the tools and tell them where to get them like the gum website or at CVS. I actually thought there was some valuable marketing associated with giving that crap
February 11, 2015
Hygiene Discussions
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Patient came in stating she needed a gingivectomy. Me: What makes you think you need a gingivectomy? Her: I have too much gums. (well played) Me: Ok. I see you do have a bit of a gummy smile, but I'm not sure a gingivectomy will solve anything. Let me talk to some folks and see what the best
October 21, 2019
Cosmetic Dentistry
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. I was only out of school about 7 months at this time and definitely let him bully me in the tx coordination. He was/is very arrogant. Well fast forward a year and I seen the pt for a few checks and keep telling ortho to intrude more, put the gums where they are suppose to be. The patient
June 19, 2014
Cosmetic Dentistry
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to proceed? Patient is a healthy 60 year old guy. In my experience, teeth with fistulas/abcesses tend to be easier to extract once you get them numb. I'd proceed as usual. First the spade proximator all around, the elevate with a 301 to get some movement. Maybe you can tease the whole thing out in one
January 25, 2013
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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But she works with the Public GIVE ME A FREAKNG BREAK Tooth #21 3 carps Here is he mouth that works with the public Broken off under the gum line The mouth that works with the public 301 to get the broken crown Used the 702L bur to make a slot on the distal of the root and the 301 broke the root
December 20, 2015
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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with additionaly addes small wings into teeth next to (modyfied maryland using direct method)regards kris Polanowskiroot kept for bone/gum contour -pic 1and resultbeginning was..please make sure you let us know if it breaks. I often am in this situation and just say sorry we have to take that out. But I
March 22, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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a drastic color change I just don't see involving 3,4 and 13,14 in this case. Teeth are too healthy to prep back for crowns. What we see that bothers us is different from what bothers the patient. I would remove the old bridge, refine to get rid of recession areas, and send to a good ceramist. Some
August 29, 2016
Cosmetic Dentistry
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that their mouth is not healthy but I think there is a decent chance that we can prevent it from getting worse or to the point of needing more extensive treatment. To do that, one visit isn't going to get it done, we're going to need a couple. In my office we call it a two visit prophy Visit 1 is get
September 15, 2022
Periodontics
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. During the graft procedure, I smoothed off those overhangs. Graft was done and now the tissue is healthy, thick and stable. There isn't any decay. I would not suggest replacing these crowns unless the patient had strong desire to do so or if there was a strategic prosthetic reason the dentist
June 26, 2023
Periodontics
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sounds that could go wrong Worn teeth Cracked teeth Sleep issues Destroyed mouths due to wear and breakage These issues are much more prevalent than decay and gum disease and much more proftable. Mac No interest b/c no one ever agrees on anything. I have a question. What do the guys do when
February 20, 2026
TMD and Occlusion
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to be treated? I have SO many patient with small superficial non-cavitated approksimal lesions, just like this one, with xrays going back many years that show no progression at all. Doing just fine without cutting into the tooth. Look how much healthy tooth that has been removed! for what? This small
March 08, 2018
Restorative Dentistry
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OK, so my main question, as was mentioned by others earlier is, how does any of this affect our treatment plan? I mean, are we considering the treatment of the teeth/gums/bone a seperate entity from treatment of the joints and muscles? Obviously, they are tied into one another. But what I mean
March 06, 2011
Cosmetic Dentistry
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Gum disease: Bermuda island's hidden periodontitis epidemic by periodontist David S. Samuels DMD Dr. David S. Samuels DMD Periodontist at Smiles, Inc. 14 Dundonald Street, Hamilton, Bermuda 23 Airport Road, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts 02568 After completion of a BS in thePre
January 14, 2020
Bermuda
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to protect yourself from carpal tunnel syndrome. Every day activities provide you with the best defense once you know how to apply the basic concepts. Episode 24 provides practical strategies to reduce your risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, a real problem when you depend on healthy wrist and hands for your career. A free video download is also available to accompany this series. You can find it at Be Healthy and Practice Safely!
November 03, 2017
by Dr Juanita Benedict
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, ease of surgical placement and restoration, long term stability of implant/failure rates, etc. I'm just trying to get a gauge of the pros and cons of either scenario. Let's assume 18 year old healthy patient, all other conditions ideal (e.g good Class- I occlusion, overjet/overbite normal range, healthy periodontium, all other teeth are natural/ no restorations, etc). Thanks!
October 19, 2019
Implantology
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Hahahahha You know what else could have resulted in this? A vaccination. Not everyone can freak out and go on a special cocktail of monoclonal antibodies and horse dewormer. Rogan has been saying all along that if youre healthy, then you have nothing to worry about. Yet he goes on a special
September 04, 2021
All Things Coronavirus (Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2)
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for. I list ten things in my head or even write it down, I do this daily, if something comes up that bothers me I just read it or think about it and it's not so bad anymore. Nice practice, grateful patients, healthy wife and daughter, etc, finding ten things for us is pretty easy. As far
April 04, 2019
Social Media
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. The film that discolors the whitest teeth. Are your teeth dull, lustreless? Are you prone to tooth and gum disorders? Then remove film the scientific way with Pepsodent. Free 10-day tube. Mail coupon to The Pepsodent. One tube to a family. Thanks for posting Howard. If only someone could do the same for... Did you know the advice to See your dentist twice a year was dreamed up by an ad agency for Pepsodent toothpaste?
December 14, 2015
Dentistry In The News
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to make a new ceramic bridge ? Please advice Should I extract the left central and right lateral ? Or what ? Can you show us more than photographs? You aren't going to get many thoughts on advice without the proper records- FMX?Yeah because those gums say perio all day.
January 09, 2017
Cosmetic Dentistry
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: missing teeth, broken down teeth, gum disease and bone loss. As difficulties increase, people can feel overwhelmed. At any , however, there are always options! The beauty of a comprehensive examination and evaluation is that it includes discussion about needs, wants and priorities. In this manner
December 10, 2013
by DrTupac
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45 yo male patient came in with gingival leukoplakia on his gum around #19 and #29 area, he doesn't remember when he got it, it doesn't get removed with gauze, non smoker, no history of chewing tobacco. medical history: WNL. could you help me with differential diagnosis? biopsy recommended? thanks
September 21, 2021
Oral Pathology
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9 years old. Odd lesion - maybe the lateral did this. Kinda like an ectopic 6. Tooth is not causing any problems. Was leaning towards doing nothing but you can see the cavitation on the lingual - gum tissue growing into it. any advice? treat? watch and ext if a problem later? just curious what
December 03, 2020
Pediatric Dentistry
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training, practicing and in school education. Hands-on experience in dental schools is most important for future professional dental doctors. Also used for special oral gums gingiva surgeries, and bone drilling for implantation and hygiene, sinus lift operation. We offer teaching resource on dental professional conventions trade-shows orthodontic implantation periodontal curriculums. We display our Educational Simulator models by
July 03, 2019
by dentaleducation1446
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How do I approach the non-nsaid patient? I check their pmp and no they are not doctor shoppers or drug addicts... they are just older patients in pain. For example patient shows up with gum pain, I say peridex and some ibuprofen 800... they say no nsaid... so I say umm sorry just bare
March 22, 2018
Pharmacology
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Patient came in today with exudate/pus coming out from #10. 9&10 are mobile with puffy, red and swollen gums. Not sure how to treat this because 11 looks like there might be a periapical lesion. Any help would be greatly appreciated. # 10 has periodontal abscess. Antibiotics with the SRP would
August 14, 2014
Periodontics
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and said she gushing blood out of her mouth I had to cut some gel foam into tiny pieces and packed them into her gum to control her bleeding, from a prophy I have never even seen that much blood even when I do full mouth extraction.
December 18, 2017
Legal Issues
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Patient came in for a limited exam this morning, 11.5 yo female. This is a picture of #13. Patient states the baby tooth fell out yesterday. Slight granular appearance. Haven't seen this before, is it normal? What are some differentials? Gums Evaginatus...... But seriously, sometimes the tissue
August 01, 2018
Pediatric Dentistry
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The Benefits of Xylitol with Dr. Ellie Phillips: Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran #610 Dr. Phillip's passion is to empower children and adults to enjoy ultimate oral health and avoid unnecessary dental treatments. Tooth decay and gum disease are preventable and can be reversed with early
January 01, 2017
Hygiene Discussions
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of a septation in the sinus. Regardless it needs no additional evaluation or follow-up and I'd have an impossible time making any connection between this and sensitive gums. Maybe you can tell the patient to quit flossingbumping this today for more...Any chance you have another xray to compare to? Just a Pan from 10yrs ago (previous office) which is really dark in that area so not useful.
August 04, 2016
Oral Pathology
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solution but I'll have to check when I get back to the office tomorrow... Differential diagnosis? Hx: Pt reports having the lesion for 6 months. He noticed the swelling the next day after he ate Doritos and it stabbed his gums Fluctuant, normal probing depths, no periapical pathologypyogenic granuloma, peripheral ossifying fibroma, giant cell...
March 29, 2016
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Upper left pic is #9, upper right pic is #10. #9 has large decay, #10 is broken at gum line. Both of them need ext. I can't really see facial plate on CBCT, but faciolingual dimension is roughly around 7mm. I like to have minimum of 2mm bone around my implant, and the smallest diameter I would
October 25, 2017
Implantology
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Coconut Oil Pulling: My Thoughts The patients I am most frustrated with in recent years are the ones who shy away from treating their decay and gum disease ... insisting that their holistic options are working. It's taken me quite a bit of time and consistent education for them to trust me
February 24, 2017
by CharlotteSmiled
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bone loss around these 5 year old implants placed at our local university perio department. Would anyone try to treat this bone loss? Remove implant and start over? No mobility yet, but tender, swollen gum around the mesial one. This is a perfect indication for LAPIP with a Periolase. Looks
November 12, 2019
Implantology
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#15 L has large decay 3mm sub gingival. Crown prep done but hardto get impression. Would youcut away the palatial gum with scallop incision to take impression? Thanks Best to flap, remove bone so it is 3 mm away from your prep margin, and let it heal 4-8 weeks before final...Thanks. Sounds like you
December 26, 2018
Restorative Dentistry
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Inflamed gums and also produce odor. Foods that contain oils, like onions and garlic, can cause bad breath. After these foods are digested and the pungent oils are absorbed into the bloodstream, they're carried to the lungs and are given off while breathing until the foods are eliminated from
June 24, 2013
by DrTupac
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Patient's chief concern is that she has a small bump on her gum distal to #30. Probing depth at the lesion is 12mm. All other surfaces normal. Mild tenderness to percussion only from occlusal-buccal. Root canal treated with crown. Occlusion is WNL. Patient presents for the second time
March 28, 2018
Periodontics
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? what should I do ? i am thinking of putting him on Colgate total & chlorhexidine . thanks Restore all teeth with Activa Fabricate custom fluoride for high strength gel Have patient use Xylitol candies/gum as much as his G.I. system tolerates If he does the above his future problems are GREATLY reduced.
February 06, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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to me +1The first xray looks like a fairly good sized decay +++2 update: Mega fail. I did not find any carie. how is it possible? I was very embarassed in front of my dental assistant. Maybe you need to go more gingival? Could be below the gums when looking at that first xray.
May 11, 2020
Dental Assistants
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hello, #17 looks little funny. what is on distal part of the tooth? is this just extra cusp embedded under the gum tissue? Either a cusp, or a small 4th molar, which are quite common. Try taking a PA you may get more information. As Alan suggested it is probably a supernumerary
June 17, 2021
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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know how to get it back to normal? That whole piece is a clamshell which will come apart exposing the innards. Should be two screws on the other side (opposite the button, at the pivots - I think). Odds are good some disinfectant got in there and gummed up the mechanism or it just got jammed. Either way, opening it up will allow you to see what the problem is so you can then free it.
July 02, 2021
Equipment
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, hemostats, and rubber tipped instruments slipping on the temporary. Question -with these bede pliers can you lock on to the temp in the upper third or do you have to engage at the margin near the gum line a pic would also be nice - I would like to see them out of curiosity. Also..what s wrong woth viscostat in stopping bleeding in those cases..it works instant
March 18, 2022
Cosmetic Dentistry
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I have a patient who has had a few surgeries as a child to repair his cleft palate. He has had an oroantral fistula that he has decided not to have another surgery to repair. He is currently using chewing gum to close the hole while he sleeps with his C-Pap machine. I discussed making a hawley-type
May 11, 2022
Appliance Therapy
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you a W9 request via snail mail once you start submitting claims to them. They tell the public about their extensive probing credentialing process. When it comes down to it, you need to provide a few signatures, a W9 and you dont even have to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. Its a farce! No
August 20, 2024
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