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February 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM #344052February 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM #343503
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GuestKev,
Anytime! Sounds like just a regular extraction. Since it’s a tougher tooth, it may be classified on your bill as an Extraction/surgical. It’s already erupted by what you are describing to me so it really shouldn’t be rough to pull at all. You should have minimum healing time. Sometimes there are complications w/these tricky wisdom teeth, like a small perforation in your sinus cavity or maybe a cyst like someone mentioned, but ask first. Pretty rare. Like I said, if it’s erupted and pretty straight forward, I would do the Analgesia (laughing gas) w/local anesthetic and be done w/it. Bone graft unnecessary.
I’m assuming you are giving me every detail here. Tooth #16 (upper left 3rd molar) correct? No other treatment to be done correct? It’s tough w/out an xray and I’m sure he/she is an excellent dentist, but maybe going an extra mile for something you don’t need and won’t use.
Any more questions, I’d love to answer!!!
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM #343823GuestKev,
Anytime! Sounds like just a regular extraction. Since it’s a tougher tooth, it may be classified on your bill as an Extraction/surgical. It’s already erupted by what you are describing to me so it really shouldn’t be rough to pull at all. You should have minimum healing time. Sometimes there are complications w/these tricky wisdom teeth, like a small perforation in your sinus cavity or maybe a cyst like someone mentioned, but ask first. Pretty rare. Like I said, if it’s erupted and pretty straight forward, I would do the Analgesia (laughing gas) w/local anesthetic and be done w/it. Bone graft unnecessary.
I’m assuming you are giving me every detail here. Tooth #16 (upper left 3rd molar) correct? No other treatment to be done correct? It’s tough w/out an xray and I’m sure he/she is an excellent dentist, but maybe going an extra mile for something you don’t need and won’t use.
Any more questions, I’d love to answer!!!
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM #343931GuestKev,
Anytime! Sounds like just a regular extraction. Since it’s a tougher tooth, it may be classified on your bill as an Extraction/surgical. It’s already erupted by what you are describing to me so it really shouldn’t be rough to pull at all. You should have minimum healing time. Sometimes there are complications w/these tricky wisdom teeth, like a small perforation in your sinus cavity or maybe a cyst like someone mentioned, but ask first. Pretty rare. Like I said, if it’s erupted and pretty straight forward, I would do the Analgesia (laughing gas) w/local anesthetic and be done w/it. Bone graft unnecessary.
I’m assuming you are giving me every detail here. Tooth #16 (upper left 3rd molar) correct? No other treatment to be done correct? It’s tough w/out an xray and I’m sure he/she is an excellent dentist, but maybe going an extra mile for something you don’t need and won’t use.
Any more questions, I’d love to answer!!!
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM #343960GuestKev,
Anytime! Sounds like just a regular extraction. Since it’s a tougher tooth, it may be classified on your bill as an Extraction/surgical. It’s already erupted by what you are describing to me so it really shouldn’t be rough to pull at all. You should have minimum healing time. Sometimes there are complications w/these tricky wisdom teeth, like a small perforation in your sinus cavity or maybe a cyst like someone mentioned, but ask first. Pretty rare. Like I said, if it’s erupted and pretty straight forward, I would do the Analgesia (laughing gas) w/local anesthetic and be done w/it. Bone graft unnecessary.
I’m assuming you are giving me every detail here. Tooth #16 (upper left 3rd molar) correct? No other treatment to be done correct? It’s tough w/out an xray and I’m sure he/she is an excellent dentist, but maybe going an extra mile for something you don’t need and won’t use.
Any more questions, I’d love to answer!!!
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM #344058GuestKev,
Anytime! Sounds like just a regular extraction. Since it’s a tougher tooth, it may be classified on your bill as an Extraction/surgical. It’s already erupted by what you are describing to me so it really shouldn’t be rough to pull at all. You should have minimum healing time. Sometimes there are complications w/these tricky wisdom teeth, like a small perforation in your sinus cavity or maybe a cyst like someone mentioned, but ask first. Pretty rare. Like I said, if it’s erupted and pretty straight forward, I would do the Analgesia (laughing gas) w/local anesthetic and be done w/it. Bone graft unnecessary.
I’m assuming you are giving me every detail here. Tooth #16 (upper left 3rd molar) correct? No other treatment to be done correct? It’s tough w/out an xray and I’m sure he/she is an excellent dentist, but maybe going an extra mile for something you don’t need and won’t use.
Any more questions, I’d love to answer!!!
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM #343538Ricechex
ParticipantWow, how cool is that to post this thread and have a dentist respond! I have never had a bone graft either, I thought those are only for implants. I have had 2 back molars pulled (on 2 separate occasions) and was warned about dry socket (which can be very painful!) by the perio. He did not do a bone graft. I did not get dry socket. I have a long history with this perio, and I trust his judgement.
February 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM #343858ParticipantWow, how cool is that to post this thread and have a dentist respond! I have never had a bone graft either, I thought those are only for implants. I have had 2 back molars pulled (on 2 separate occasions) and was warned about dry socket (which can be very painful!) by the perio. He did not do a bone graft. I did not get dry socket. I have a long history with this perio, and I trust his judgement.
February 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM #343966ParticipantWow, how cool is that to post this thread and have a dentist respond! I have never had a bone graft either, I thought those are only for implants. I have had 2 back molars pulled (on 2 separate occasions) and was warned about dry socket (which can be very painful!) by the perio. He did not do a bone graft. I did not get dry socket. I have a long history with this perio, and I trust his judgement.
February 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM #343995ParticipantWow, how cool is that to post this thread and have a dentist respond! I have never had a bone graft either, I thought those are only for implants. I have had 2 back molars pulled (on 2 separate occasions) and was warned about dry socket (which can be very painful!) by the perio. He did not do a bone graft. I did not get dry socket. I have a long history with this perio, and I trust his judgement.
February 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM #344092ParticipantWow, how cool is that to post this thread and have a dentist respond! I have never had a bone graft either, I thought those are only for implants. I have had 2 back molars pulled (on 2 separate occasions) and was warned about dry socket (which can be very painful!) by the perio. He did not do a bone graft. I did not get dry socket. I have a long history with this perio, and I trust his judgement.
February 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM #343543kev374
Participantthanks 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.
February 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM #343863Participantthanks 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.
February 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM #343971Participantthanks 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.
February 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM #344000Participantthanks 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.
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