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determination will be made when periodontist (Dr. Mark Klabunde) flaps and reshapes.Lab made provisional and back to Mark.3 months later, gums are clean and healthy. Mark did a fantastic job reshaping the teeth and I really just needed to scribe a finish line.Provisionals relined with Jet acrylic
October 11, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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is a unique grey area you are manufacturing cover and creating space for bad behaviors, not mitigating them. Unless it is a need, it is a want. Wants are where the selling comes in. Doesn't matter what you are selling - dental practices, pretty veneers, healthy gums, hot dogs, podcasts, etc. There is so
July 16, 2025
Academy of Dental Management Consultants
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where it I now on enamel, I really can't see it stying there for long Another question, let's say we have a 1mm pocket, perfectly healthy gums and we reposition it 4mm and everything works fine. What is the probing depth??¿?? Is it 1mm (in which case, do w get a long junctional epithelium
May 16, 2016
Periodontics
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temps, though I cannot argue that individual temps would be easier to clean and maintain. I just make sure my splinted temps have room to allow for a floss threader and I have started have patients use peridex while in the temps to keep the gums healthier. If pt has good anterior guidance
October 20, 2016
Fixed Prosthodontics
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up dentists to do more complex dentistry, while hygienist training is shorter and costs a small fraction of that of a dentist? Why aren't people that are abusing the Emergency Departments with pain and dental abscesses demonstrating clean teeth and healthy gums, which includes a large percentage
July 26, 2022
Ethical Issues
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be more noticeable. (?) screw-retained dentures should have space as well to be cleansed and to keep the gums healthy. I don't believe that the locator fixed requires more of a gap but maybe someone will correct me Treatment plan considerations for a locator fixed is very similar to a traditional
November 12, 2023
Implantology
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! Is that something you would be interested in preventing? (DUH... you will get a yes). We want to make sure we can offer you the most appropriate treatment that will ensure your gums and bone stay healthy and are maintainable in the future. We will start with an initial cleaning and re-evaluate
July 21, 2017
Periodontics
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for prophies due to heavy calculus and poor oral hygiene. She is 8 months overdue, last saw her 3/18. She is coming for exam only next week. Since I am not a believer in the way in which SmileDirectClub administers orthodontic treatment, even if the patient gets herself healthy and does the gum graft
February 16, 2019
Ethical Issues
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? Are the implants...I have been doing custom abutments for a couple yrs. because it's healthy for the gum. Some have said to charge my regular 3 unit bridge. I have included the bridge cost into the total lab bill that is close to 1K, so now it's just how much to charge for my time for the two visits. Some
June 25, 2016
Implantology
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that was a well done Maryland Bridge. It lasted 9 years. The only problem is just the dark color showing through. There is no infection, the gums look healthy. I would do the most conservative treatment which is to replace the Maryland bridge exactly as it looks with a ceramic one
April 15, 2016
Implantology
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% didn't want to be told they needed X-rays either). Conversely in the same survey, 85% of the people said that they want their dentist to check the health of their gums. So where is the disconnect? If they want healthy gums, but they don't want to be told to floss, are they crazy? So the bottom line
May 25, 2017
The Oral-Systemic Health Connection
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with the above modalities who come back with pretty healthy gums NOT REQUIRING SRP?? Was I wrong? Or some who might be full mouth SRP end up only needing several quads 1-3 teeth SRP? Did I waste their money? With regards to wasting peoples money: I'm pretty sure my hygiene department makes less
November 12, 2015
Periodontics
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the FIRST visit, ask them to apply a mixture of Bicarbonate and peroxide twice daily on their gums to keep them healthy. That way when they come back for the impression, the gums are super. You can then work in a clean and stable field. And once you have your impression, they can continue applying
March 05, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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but gums are pink and healthy. Just wondering if anyone else has seen this? Is there any literature on the stuff? Does anyone know what is in it aside from the active ingredients? I haven't seen any issues, but I just did a Google search on e cigs, and the liquid does have calories, so it is very
August 21, 2017
Cariology
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the gingival bleeding during treatment. Any tips for this? The gums should be healthy to do this type of treatment with minimal bleeding. If you're using the Unica band is similar like he does here, the seal should be perfect and keep out moisture. Can be visualized with maginifcation
June 05, 2025
Cosmetic Dentistry
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the roots, the tissue around the anterior teeth really tightened up and I had more open gingival embrasures, and some black triangle disease, but the patient was so happy that her gums were healthy that it was not an issue in the provisionals.............. Anyways, heres the lips at rest
November 26, 2017
Fixed Prosthodontics
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health benefits too! Dental implants can boost confidence and self-esteem, stop or slow bone loss and improve your overall health. A balanced diet helps your children's teeth and gums to be healthy. A diet high in natural or added sugars may place your child at extra risk for tooth decay
August 08, 2014
Patient Communication / Education
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slapped a few EMAX crowns no there. Cheaper and very long lasting when enough bulk can be achieved. Somewhere in my distant past I remember someone teaching us about protective contours. I have a bunch of those referenced articles too..... So I offer this picture below, where the gums were so
July 22, 2014
Restorative Dentistry
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from Hanover, NH to Michigan about 6 years ago. The bone around those implants has always been a bit odd but her gums were always generally healthy there so I didn't make much of it. Funny this, the office that she went to in NH was the one that Mike Melkers purchased maybe 10 years or so ago? I
February 22, 2022
Implantology
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the implant when the implant head was...Kim, great points, thanks for your sharing and input! CaldentistJust to follow-up on this case, the patient is doing fantastic! The gum site looks normal/healthy, and the patient reports nothing going on. This was one of 6 implants I placed in this patient within
October 02, 2017
Implantology
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problems. Cementing at gum level in ceramic implants, you avoid having perio problems. There are large amounts of articles published in the literature that shows microleakage in two-piece titanium implants. If you like healthy gums on natural teeth and you don't like how the gum look like around
May 11, 2016
Implantology
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. Yes, it backfired this time but it must work enough to keep the owners skiing and flying private. If the dentist is good at frightening the patient, all the better eh? No one has healthy teeth and gums if they walk through the doors of this place. 6 extractions but 1-32 alveolar? I am confused
October 24, 2024
Ethical Issues
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reasonably healthy teeth and gums. I may be wrong, but I'd be optimistic if the government did decide to provide dental health insurance to the low income folks. But it's almost never really been done in a sufficient manner (ie enough money, paying for procedures at the same fee rate as all other
August 19, 2019
Medicaid and Welfare Issues
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) a prototype for the shape and occlusion of her final porcelain restorations. The other big advantage to starting with the mockups was that it gave her oral hygiene a chance to improve so we could place margins next to healthy gum tissue. Brushing had just not been an option with the extensive decay
August 27, 2012
Cosmetic Dentistry
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laterally and was in dense heavy bone, it would start breaking down at the fulcrum. Recession: if the post were in sand, it would not break down but it would move in the direction of the deflective force. If the tooth is in thin bone, the bone is going to go away. In a healthy mouth gum follows bone. We will see what the Mandibular Advancement Devices for sleep do with clenching and grinding over time. Mac
September 29, 2023
International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO)
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blood glucose control can also help prevent or relieve dry mouth caused by diabetes. Take good care of your teeth and gums! Develop or continue healthy oral care habits, like brushing and flossing. Research shows that brushing twice a day can help improve gum health in as little as four weeks
August 18, 2015
Oral Pathology
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of your teeth or they will be false to you! Healthy teeth and gums make it easy for you to eat well and enjoy great food. Teeth are covered in a hard, outer coating called enamel. Every day, a thin film of bacteria called dental plaque builds up on your teeth. The bacteria in plaque produce acids
June 24, 2015
Patient Communication / Education
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was bloody and inflamed. tell the patient straight that the gum isn't healthy and should wait till it's normal. then retake the imp.. maybe the implant itself is rotating inside and causing pain??? Typically the patient would be put onthe replacementperiodontist or oral surgeons schedule tocontinue
March 24, 2016
Implantology
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practice in Pinecrest, Florida focused on esthetic and sedation dentistry to the end of providing healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime to those who avoid the dentist because of fear, bad past experiences and lack of time. With Advanced training in injection techniques of Botulinum toxin
December 08, 2018
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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to very little damage. this clamping of the gums... does it work well for difficult to clamp second molars as well (like ones that are partially erupted)? Do you put the clamp on the tooth on the palatal, then on the gums on the buccal? Or just gums? A healthy gingival purchase.....I generally
November 02, 2015
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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osseous surgery be helpful? Probing depths were 5 mm around #30 on lingual only with bleeding. All other areas of her gums were healthy. Thanks all! Anything else you note in the radiograph is helpful too. there is a biologic width violation. remove the crown on 30. place in temp for 1 month
September 26, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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to the table. patients can get more than enough helpful info on google or chat to keep gums healthy and not get cavities. none of it is rocket science. when was the last time you needed to consult with your PCP or nurse practioner on a diet to lose weight or gain muscle? It's kind of a moot point since
January 19, 2026
Hygiene Discussions
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irrigation as well, even though the patient has healthy gums and no bleeding. There are many many more examples of overdiagnoses and overtreatment. I have seen many patients with ridiculous tx plans from the corporation I work for and others as well. I dont understand why they go from one corp
April 15, 2014
April 2014
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gingival root surface decay and redecay, suddenly NO PLAQUE! HEALTHIER GUMS!Now, I have a hard time buying into the idea I must have specific trials to do this slight altering of a fluoride tray. It worked, the patient used it ironically because it was a gimmick, and he can tell his wife who
October 17, 2014
Periodontics
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to Healthy Teeth and Gums What You'll Learn + Phil Mollica, DDS Integrative Biological Dentistry: A Non-toxic Approach What You'll Learn + Dawn Ewing, PhD Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? What You'll Learn
December 08, 2015
Alternative Dentistry
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in the position or bite of the teeth. Any of these signs may mean something is wrong. With the proper care, however, it may be possible to return them to a healthy state. This is where appropriate gum treatments come in. If you're having a problem, come in and see us so we can take care of it right away
January 22, 2016
Periodontics
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this plauqe induced ulcer flare up, you might be a red flag patient. well the answer is YES if you do that, his man part will first smell like your gums and then fall off so get you gums healthy quick before he gives it back to you and you get perio of the lady parts In a new patient exam on a 60 year old
June 15, 2020
Jokes (Dirty and Political)
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to the prosthodontist you go).I try to find something good to comment on first. It could be teeth, healthy gums, lots of bone, etc. I also ask them if anything hurts or is broken. I'm basically asking them why they're here. My attitude is I'd like to help you but you need to show me you actually want it. I often
June 03, 2017
Patient Communication / Education
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Pt came in with complaint of severe buccal abscess on #19. #19 had RCT done by an endodontist in 2001 and Apicoectomy done in 2004 by the same endodontist. Pt has chronic periodontist and had several gum surgeries done in the past. There was 10mm pocket on mesial. Pt had 4 implants done on molars
September 18, 2017
Implantology
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again but we did have thorough discussion at the recall so I don't know if we'll ever figure it out. My hygienist recommended dipping the proxa brush in mi paste, which I thought was a good idea. Post op. Her gums were very healthy and did not bleed at all so we did composite. Nice... Acid reflux and/or diabetes could be involved. Medication trays with Flouride, MIpaste, Remin or something like that. Butler soft picks can help.
May 19, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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of healthy teeth and gums. saw a MA pt-history of this 22yr old was 15 fillings and a post crown pt had 4 AMALGAMS!!! and no post crown most of the billed fillings were silver Holy crap. That's disgusting! It's jerks like that that make the rest of use have to jump through all the stupid hoops.more
February 28, 2015
Pediatric Dentistry
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the bacteria were causing disease, the team swabbed the gums of healthy mice withP. gingivalisevery other day for 6 weeks to establish an infection. They later detected the bacteria in the animals' brains, along with. In a lab dish, the gingipains-whose job is to chop up proteins-damaged tau, a regularly
July 24, 2019
Periodontics
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on need alone. No matter insurance or pockets or whatever she puts people with plaque/calc/bleeding gums on custom recall until its resolved. Im all for it. How bout we actually get the gums healthy instead of letting insurance dictate things. Got it, so adding 6 months prophies and recalls
May 11, 2024
Dental "Pearls"
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presentation, anyone have experience or thoughts about this? Did you take a periapical xray? I did. Everything looked normal. The gums look normal and healthy too. Good info. I have heard of repair of IAN and lingual nerve. Are the various branches of V2 too small to repair? Is this a regular
July 10, 2024
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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a hygiene room... maybe I'm wrong here with this line of thought. I am looking for effiency to swing SOME profit from hygiene. 50 minute prophies on adult recall (healthy gums etc). 60 minutes on SOME adults... i get that. 40 minutes on adults who have partials and have remaing very healthy teeth
December 14, 2009
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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for a interproximal how can you afford to keep your office open?Some advice for bleeding other then trying to get there gums healthy. Rubber damn and prewedge to protect the papilla. Or ferric-sulfate (Astringedent) in a 1cc syringe and a brush tip.LazTo those who vote NO, have you ever tried out an electric
August 12, 2019
Restorative Dentistry
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explain not have pain is not the same as not having a problem. I show some pictures of teeth that are broken off a the gum line and the person had no pain. I then say something like "this person had no pain, but clearly the tooth is not healthy" and then further elaborate "your tooth is not as far gone
January 22, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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at least you can show up on the featured snippets box like this: Then when they get to the page you can educate them on why the price varies so much, because obviously it depends on your situation, depends if you need bone grafting, depends on how healthy your gums are, depends on the quality
April 14, 2021
Marketing
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on 18,19,20 Rescue case. Patient had blow to mouth and incisor came out. Cleaned up up area and bonded tooth back as bridge. Teeth had Perio issues so created double abutment with bonding below. Had big picture post op discussion with patient on importance of getting gums healthy. There is mounting
December 07, 2017
Cosmetic Dentistry
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the program. She was an ideal candidate for home orthodontics--30 years old, healthy teeth and gums and very minor orthodontic needs. It worked well on her, as any orthodontic plan would have done. She is in retainers now. This will no doubt become more popular as time goes by, and there will be patients
December 05, 2017
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