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the restorative treatment. Do NOT present it as a deep cleaning. What would you as a patient rather hear? Ok Ms Patient, we're going to polish up your teeth today and then Treatment Coordinator is going to explain a few options to fix your teeth and getyour gums healthy. Or NoMr
August 24, 2018
Periodontics
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on the buccal aspect. Today I had the lady in for a check, I feel like the sutures must have come out early, the gums look healthy and fully healed, everything is comfortable for her, however I can clearly see the entire cover screw just slightly below the level of the gingiva fully exposed
May 14, 2015
Implantology
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at an in network office compared to an OON, unless the in network was over treating. (Ive seen plenty of patients come to me for second opinion from chain offices with thousand dollar treatment plans for SRP, and arestin, when they have perfectly healthy gums ). Its also sad that a very high
December 09, 2023
Going Out of Network
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or premolar, healthy gum tissue, good isolation, chill patient, good assistant, etc). Here's my process: 1. 330 bur approximating outline and box-form 2. Switch to the larger pear-diamond bur and smooth it all out and finish the needed extensions. 3. Flame bur to bevel all margins. This seriously takes
November 10, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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in vast majority of the cases. Patients that I see have not had treatment in years. If I am not 100% accurate in my diagnosis, they will not lose their entire dentition in the 3 months it takes me to realize there are more issues than plaque and tartar.I have seen enough healthy gums, no bone
April 24, 2018
Hygiene Discussions
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on here?? 1) #29 bony defect: underwent perio program, no calculus, no bleeding, firm, healthy gum, pocket under 5mm. I won't be fried. She also has implant on other area that has serviced her for more than 10 years. She knows of her condition, WANTS implants / MOTIVATED/ WILL take care of them
July 25, 2014
Implantology
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in healthy gums. If it hits my already-bonded adjacent preps, I've got a real problem. And even if I'm perfectly gentle, if the adjacent teeth are bonded, I'm pretty concerned about resin cement flowing over them and getting cured. Cuz then I'm really screwed, and I might not even know it bc it's
February 22, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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New patient walked in the door yesterday. 7 year old Healthy girl. Fractured #26 at the gum line, mildly symptomatic, no pulp exposure, no ferrule. Restorative/replacement options? My thoughts are these....lack of ferrule so a crown is off the table unless orthodontically you could upright
November 08, 2016
Pediatric Dentistry
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for buccal and lingual surfaces just above gum line; 4. To maximize retention: a. Make sure all opposing walls are nearly parallel; b. Make occlusal surface concave; c. Make retention grooves. 5. Pack #2 or #1 cord in case of healthy gums. Cord packing determines accurate fitting of margin all
May 25, 2024
Restorative Dentistry
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? I can use my eyes and tell if someone has perio. Then we probe. Not probing 6x32 surfaces if the gums look healthy. Do people actually do this? Now if I had patients that would pay $600 for recalls I'd probably take a little more time and sing a different tune. Delta $118 recall gets you
March 29, 2026
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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. perio condition is slightly reduced but gums are healthy and I believe stable. Im looking for ideas to treat this restoratively. I discussed ortho with her and she was not receptive. she came in asking about an extraction and implant for that area which think would be extreme given the overall
January 24, 2014
Restorative Dentistry
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very successfully integrated same day PFM's into his practice! Talk about a practice builder. Perio talks, healthy gums walk. Insurance fraud there is more commonly known as ... Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ... If your numbers are not as expected, you get a visit from the corporate supervisor
June 15, 2014
Ethical Issues
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be better off using zirconia and potentially having healthier gum response to the zirconia as a result. The goal with the preps is the same: take away as little as possible. The only video I can find doing a dentinogenisis case from basically anyone is from Dr. Dorfman and he bonds his case. also
February 08, 2025
Cosmetic Dentistry
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. On the third day of picking the bleeding stops guaranteed. I put this in writing for my patients. Tissue shrinks with pics because the swollen infected healthy looking beer belly gums shrink to 6 pac abs in three days not because they cause shrinkage. All other tissue calluses when rubbed. So do
June 14, 2018
Flossing
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are still chewing away with healthy gums and teeth. So many uses for the MVP-7 laser besides LANAP and LAPIP. I use the laser on a daily basis. What I thought was the major resistance to treatment, was $$$. Many patientswho turned down traditionalperiotreatment went forLANAP,when the cost
March 19, 2019
Periodontics
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For past few months I am noticing that when I wake up in middle of the night my upper front teeth feel sore. I may be grinding my teeth but my wife hasn't noticed so I may be just clenching I don't know. Dentistry is stressful. My gums are healthy. Do you think a night guard would help considering
July 27, 2017
Stress Management
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not going to make any money off of you. I tell patients that everything is looking great! Our plan to see you every 6 months for your cleanings is keeping your gums and bone very healthy, and the work that we have done is holding up well. I also tell them to keep an eye on the UR or whatever because
October 11, 2018
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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and I try to persuade my patients for a metal collar on molar pfm's....and I mix my own cement. Hang in there. how healthy is this patient's gum? Alot of bleeding? You might need to use diode laser when you prep this to coagulate. Almost crown lengthening...
February 11, 2016
Fixed Prosthodontics
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or laser to reduce the depth of pocket so you can clean the area with brushing and flossing. Gingivae (gum tissue) immediately after the gingivectomy reduction. The pocket is shallower. A healthy pocket of less than 3mm in depth means that you can keep the area clean by brushing twice
September 09, 2015
Patient Communication / Education
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.?BTW Sam,Any word on workout schedulefor vegasThanks Gary for asking about my first insane workout. Another Reason to Stay in Shape - Healthy Teeth and Gums PRNewswire-USNewswire 08-03-10 CHICAGO, August 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The health complications of being overweight
August 07, 2010
Personal / Professional Achievement
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for short cuts or time-saving new methods, we sacrifice predictability. Old school--healthy gums, cord, heavy/light one step. Full arch models where indicated. Accurate opposing model. Ya know, like we learnt in school. Yep. These things stuck around because they work. My biggest issue is the accurate
August 07, 2016
Fixed Prosthodontics
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noticed a side benefit on this patient and Invisalign patients in general. Their periodontal health gets better. They do tend to brush more and some floss more along with straightening of teeth and better access and you get healthier gums. Now, he'll do some bleaching which I include free
June 11, 2008
Orthodontics
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-72 hours for calcify into tartar. Since the dental floss can only reach about a 1 to 2 mm into a periodontal pocket, these people are going to form calculus very quickly. So with a 3-month periodontal maintenance regimen, your patients gums are healthy for about 3 days and inflamed for about 87
September 27, 2016
September 2016
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the tissue healthy. What is the gum boil lesion on the buccal gingiva? Cement? abutment leakage?I think we all made that pretty clear ;)thank you for the the amount of great information! here is an update if anyone is interested. removed crown removed abutment made temp deliver temp
November 18, 2016
Implantology
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Hi, I have questions about the broad topic, subG. SubG always bothered me simply because I can't visualize what's down there. Maybe it's also due to the fact that I see a lot of perio patients and I know how important it is to keep our gum healthy. Here is the main reason I just created
February 21, 2015
Fixed Prosthodontics
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Pt is 65 yo female with hi lip line, and of course hi aesthetics desire. The front bridge is over 30 yrs old. Due to the bone loss, the left side of the bridge has moved facially and now there is a space b/w 10-11. The CC is anterior bridge. Of course she needs to get her gum healthy
July 26, 2018
Fixed Prosthodontics
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since last appointment. She mentioned pain of the upper left area from #9 to #14, subsiding now, some on and off puffiness under the left eye. Everything looks fine - gums and mucosa healthy looking, floss goes under the pontics freely, no impingement , no food debris. Very good hygiene on pt's part
June 04, 2024
Implantology
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and obtained similar results as microscopic data. This latter technique is adding a new appropriate tool to assess the presence of E. gingivalis. Protozoan was not detected in any of healthy gum sites nor with any of the different PCR technique. This new methodology allows us to add a new eukaryotic
December 23, 2014
Periodontics
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with the help of a laser or electrosurgery. It is going to be near impossible for him to have perfectly healthy gums with all those sub-g lesions. Has he at least cut out the sodas, sports drinks, and other acids? It was either OLDDOC or preventdoc here that posted a case just like this. Patient turned
October 28, 2014
Periodontics
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your resistance to disease. A mouthful of neglect can create a long and bumpy road, and the return trip back to healthy teeth and gums can devour your precious time and earnings. It is a road you don't need to travel, if you follow proper preventive measures. Savvy dental consumers strive to stay
March 05, 2008
Hygiene Discussions
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and disadvantages to placing a crown edge above the gum margin. Advantages are you save solid tooth structure, easier to clean crown edge with toothbrush, healthier gums, easier to get and confirm a perfectly fitting crown, and decrease chances of gum recession, root canal, and decay
February 11, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your heart. The mouth is a good indicator of overall health, and prevention is key in reducing the risk of both heart disease and oral health problems. To keep your teeth and gums healthy and to help reduce the risk of heart disease, CDA suggests
February 22, 2014
Patient Communication / Education
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gums healthy again. Then I stop talking (We dentists tend to overtalk) Breakaway provides the missed call report to me. As for the Google thing, it's a longgg story. Basically, I bought South Tampa Family and Comestic Dentistry. Well, I opened a new Google Page called South Tampa Dentistry - Dr
March 22, 2016
Ideas To Make Your Practice Grow
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22 year old female patient presented to our office today complaining about burning in her gums. She brushes twice a day (with sensodyne), uses a non-alcoholic mouth rinse, and flosses 5/week. Her gums look stippled and healthy with no BOP or deep probings. She said that she has a general soreness
October 18, 2015
Periodontics
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. Clean between teeth daily to remove plaque from areas your toothbrush can't reach. Eat a balanced diet; this helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. Don't smoke or use tobacco. Replace your toothbrush every three months or sooner if the bristles begin to look workout. Visit your
May 21, 2015
Patient Communication / Education
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at home as well. Mixed into water or plant extracts, ozone allows dentists and patients to use a mouth rinse or agent that eliminates mouth infections, promotes healthy gum tissue, and accelerates surgical healing. Differences of delivery The KaVo HealOzone only delivers the active gas once a seal has
January 19, 2016
Amalgams
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sleep well every night. Save your skills for them that can afford it. I'd like to see what these look like in a normal smile picture, not the retracted, dentist view. And of course, with healthier gums. We see people on TV all the time with caps that look like this....they like it. Al, I think
July 03, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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to fill 2 swimming pools!) Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! Make sure you are doing the Daily 4 - Brush, Floss, Chew, Rinse. Check out this #Halloween infographic and learn the Trick or Treat truths. Healthy Treats: sugar free gum, dark chocolate, and pretzels. Unhealthy Treats: gummies
November 03, 2016
Patient Communication / Education
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the healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime shorter and more emotional. maybe... Providing stunning dental healthcare or something like that. It needs to be something that you believe in, but stands out. Ideally, the colors and design of your logo are congruent with the looks of your practice
March 28, 2014
Marketing
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likely cause not knowing any more of thehx. Very astute analysis. And look at his gums. They are healthy, in great shape. He has good home care. Take acid erosion, bruxism and throw in someone maybe using an abrasive toothpaste or possibly sipping on coffee or tea or other acid beverage all day on top
August 26, 2016
TMD and Occlusion
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your gums as healthy as possible. I'm sure you want to take the best care of your teeth as possible. Like others have said, slow and steady, but your hygienists will be the key.and if 1 of your hygienists isn't on board and perform exactly 2 periodontal procedures in the year....... You gave it your
December 19, 2018
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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the supporting tissue, then replace the restoration. If it re-occurs, then remove and replace the healing abutment and see if it resolves..................Might be no buccal bone Thanks for your comment. That was exactely what I was thinking of doing... gum was perfectly healthy around the healing
June 17, 2014
Implantology
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nearly the same abrasivity as Rembrandt and also provides some (probably minimal though) whitening from the peroxide. Peroxicare is also about $2 cheaper per tube 2.) The Peroxicare to us seemed more Periodontal Patient Friendly. It says Healthy Gums in large letters on the tube, which keeps patients
January 27, 2015
Periodontics
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- gums are agonizingly painful. 5.) Max- bite is hurting. 6.) Mand- gums are so painful she can't bear it. 7.) Mand- teeth move and can't chew. 8.) Mand- teeth to thick. Patient story- Dentist told her that her gums were healthier than he has ever seen them. That she is a complainer and he has been
August 28, 2016
Cosmetic Dentistry
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sure patient is caries free and with good healthy gum before putting on the brackets? How many OS and or especially GP leaves root tip during extraction? Do we always change gloves before seeing a new patient? Most do, some do not. Do we always wash our hands before seeing a new patient? Most
December 13, 2024
Ethical Issues
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of untreated periodontal disease. As bacteria spread beyond the gumline - inflammation first known as gingivitis - the disease infects tissue beneath your teeth. A healthy mouth includes bones and teeth surrounded snugly by connective tissue and gum tissue. Natural tooth roots are embedded
February 06, 2017
Patient Communication / Education
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recording them. We tell patients generally 1,2,3 are normal healthy gums, 4s and 5s we need to think about, and anything above a 5 there is a problem.If you dont like your hygienist, is it because they arent doing their job. If you dont keep staff busy, you will have more issuesSince that initial issue, I
April 21, 2020
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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it to last one day longer than you.) The worst is when the RCT is already done, crown has been delivered, and the patient has been coming back with complaints of sore and bleeding gums, and you can clearly see that BWI occurred. Not fun to tell the patient that in order to get the gums healthier, I
May 10, 2021
Periodontics
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mothers with healthy gums. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), babies with a birth weight of less than 5.5 pounds may be at risk of long-term health problems such as delayed motor skills, social growth, or learning disabilities. Similar complications are true for babies
August 27, 2018
August 2018
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completely different about their gums that theyre completely healthy. And then there were days when I was gone and she would plan. SRPs and do them just to take advantage of the fact that I wasnt there to tell her no. I have a place that has been called the nicest place in Jefferson County. I dont want
May 18, 2023
Ethical Issues
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