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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
concerned about bone graft regeneration
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Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Dental Implants, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
concerned about bone graft regeneration
by qwerty234, Apr 24, 2008 12:45PM
About 2 years ago I was sent to an oral surgeon because they were concerned when they seen a cyst in my x-ray. So I went to oral surgeon and has a biopsy and they found that I had bone loss on area 24 & 25, and they wanted to do a bone grathh regeneration for 1,900. I just ignored because I did not have the money, but they never mentioned anything about gum diseases. I’m concerned about periodontal disease because I know it’s associated with oral cancers and cardiovascular problems. I recently went to Dentist to see what kind of work I can have done, unrelated to periodontal disease, and he said I just needed bleaching, and cleaning to bring back my teeth and gums to a healthy state. But wouldn’t the dentist pointed out the periodontontitis and recommended quick action? Or do I specifically have to ask for specialized screening? Also if I am diagnosed, is it possible to reverse it and stay healthy, so I don’t run into any cardiovascular problems that are related to gum disease? I’m still young, only 25.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Apr 29, 2008 08:41PM
, Apr 29, 2008 08:41PM
If you have periodontal disease or prior history of bone loss the dentist should have easily been able to identify this by probing the teeth and radiographs.
You should pose these questions directly to the doctor and evaluate his/her response. If you are satisfied with their explanation then your can leave it at that. If you are unsure, then you should seek a second opinion consultation from a Periodontist (a dentist who specializes in treating patients with gum disease).
Periodontal screen is customarily done during the examination visit and you should not have to ask for it separately.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
You should pose these questions directly to the doctor and evaluate his/her response. If you are satisfied with their explanation then your can leave it at that. If you are unsure, then you should seek a second opinion consultation from a Periodontist (a dentist who specializes in treating patients with gum disease).
Periodontal screen is customarily done during the examination visit and you should not have to ask for it separately.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
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