Dentistry

ultrasound/laser method for wisdom teeth extraction
I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. Hope somebody in this group will be able to help, or point into the right direction. I was told that this method started being practiced about 15 years ago, and I want to find Oral Sur... 3 Dec 2005 14:54

Core Paste For Posterior Restorations
Anybody here receive a flier from DenMat that says Core Paste can be used for posterior restorations? Thanks, Sue ... 1 Dec 2005 01:07

Time Between Root Canal and Crown?
Hi Everyone, I've been reading this group, and am grateful for everyone's willingness to offer time and advice. I had an emergency root canal on 11/17. I went from no pain to serious pain in a couple days, and although there was no physical evidence from the xrays, the doctor was pretty sure I needed the canal... 5 Dec 2005 09:51

unfinished root canal charges
I am in the process of having a root canal done on a molar. I went to a regular dentist who does root canals but after two courses of Zithromax, the infection has not gone away. He said something about my having very narrow canals and said I should see an endodontist, who is going to charge me the full amount for a... 29 Nov 2005 22:31

New splints/nightguards
A friend sent me this email last week: ===================================================================== Phil Got back from Dawson... the new splints/nightguards do have a modification of a bump in the front to totally disclude the back teeth. They /and the research has shown that this will totally shut off... 16 Dec 2005 00:41

Dental tourism
Hi, Has anyone had any experiences with getting dental work done overseas ie crowns and veneers Tis a little expensive in Australia GR ... 21 Dec 2005 12:02

Emesco drill questions.... Help!
i have just become the proud owner of 3 ancient emesco dental drill motors with 2 workable drill sections. only one still has the belt in workable condition. i am trying to find out how to correctly thread the belts, what length should i get to replace the others (or is there only one length), where i can purch... 29 Nov 2005 14:12

Braces Without Parental Signature-My reply
Thank-you for the feedback from everyone. Making an informed decision when it comes to joint custody can be difficult when you have a parent that refuses to cooperate in what may be in the best interest of the child. How would anyone make an informed decision without prior knowledge-whethor that be a medical, de... 6 Dec 2005 05:07

Help needed with treatment progression
I did an examination on a patient. I took a radiograph and it revealed a DO cavity on UR 7 and MO on UR 8. Both showed quite large radiolucencies. I decided to tackle UR7, which had an existing occlusal amalgam. When I went in with a bur the caries was more on the palatal wall, and I chased this going down tow... 3 Dec 2005 14:54

Sport Drinks Linked to Tooth Erosion - Study
http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?story=HF812422Z&news_headline=sports_drinks_linked_to_tooth_erosion Sports drinks linked to tooth erosion LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Drinking specialist sports drinks can lead to high levels of tooth erosion, new research reveals. The drinks, popular with top athletes for boos... 30 Nov 2005 10:31