thanks doc, spot on, tooth #16 that’s what it says on my estimate.
there is also an estimate to remove 3 amalgam fillings and replace them with composite fillings. He says amalgam fillings don’t bond well with the tooth surface and can start leaking causing decay under it. Since the current fillings are in good shape and have no decay I will have to pay for the replacement. Wondering if it is necessary.
This is an excerpt from the dentist’s website:
Dr. xxxx and his team performs most wisdom teeth extractions under an advanced technique that has been advocated by many surgeons all over the world. The method of bone augmentation accompanied with the extraction and implant therapy. In a world of osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw being a leading factor leading to tooth loss.
Dr. xxxx has developed a sound technique for bone in the jaw to be preserved especially after an extraction. Extractions done with these various types of grafting material has now been able to maintain your natural healthy bone. With the grafting incorporated with the extractions, we at xxxxx have eliminated the painful side effect from the traditional extractions called DRY SOCKET.
‘Dry Socket’ is the loss of bone by untreated extraction sites, which is usually two-thirds of the jawbone’s original height. Adjacent teeth can also be affected due to the loss of supporting bone. This situation can result in a receding jawline, causing loose and shifting teeth, gum pockets, difficulty in chewing, bite collapse, unattractive facial lines and a general appearance of aging.
