Jeff I Don’t Always Amputate Roots, But When I Do…
Root amputation is not a commonly performed procedure in my practice, but when it is, I like for it to look like this. In this case, the tooth is non-mobile…
Periapical Cemental Dysplasia
A 42 yr old, white, female presented for evaluation of #22. She was asymptomatic, with a prior RCT on #22. A large nodular, irregular, radiopacity found within a large radiolucent…
For your patients who watch Dr. Oz…
The British Medical Journal is taking Dr. Oz to task over the information he provides on his show. According to an article in the Washington Post, the reserachers examined 40…
Single Step Pulpal Regeneration – Success at 6 Months
This 8 yr old patient had trauma 3 yrs earlier on this immature #9. His dentist bonded it the best he could. 3 yrs later, the tooth is necrotic with…
Testing the Limits of Endodontic Surgery
This patient came to our office in 2012. She reported trauma in the early 1970’s – when one of her kids accidentally head butted those teeth. They became infected and…
UPDATE! Medicare Enrollment: Opt In or Opt Out?
Recent changes in some of the rules regarding Medicare will now affect dentists more than they previously have. Thanks to a recent visit with Aaron Fisher of HealthChoice, we learned…
5 Year Recall on a Cracked Tooth
Now you are probably wondering what that title means? As we all know, posterior teeth often get craze lines (surface cracks) in the enamel due to truama, large restorations, heavy…
Success with Vital Pulp Therapy
With the advancement of pulpal regenerative therapies, we have come to appreciate and respect the healing capacity of the pulp. While MTA and new bioceramic materials are allowing us to…
Are Dental Implants Forever?
In previous posts, we have discussed the differences between implants and root canal therapy. We have made the argument, which is still seen playing out in many of our dental…
Is This Tooth Bothering My Sinuses?
“Is this tooth bothering my sinuses?” For years patients with chronic sinus issues have asked this question at the dental office. Unfortunately, there has been a communications gap between diagnostic…