Dr. Gregori Kurtzman
Dentistry
Silver Spring, MD
37 years experience male
Locations
Office
Silver Spring, MD
About
Bio
Dr.
Kurtzman is in private general dental practice in Silver Spring,
Maryland and a former Assistant Clinical
Professor at University
of Maryland. He has
lectured internationally on the topics of Restorative dentistry, Endodontics
and Implant surgery and prosthetics, removable and fixed prosthetics,
Periodontics and has over 550 published articles. He
has earned Fellowship in the AGD, AAIP, ACD, ICOI, Pierre Fauchard, ADI, Mastership
in the AGD and ICOI and Diplomat status in the ICOI and American Dental Implant
Association (ADIA). Dr. Kurtzman has
been honored to be included in the <i>“Top Leaders
in Continuing Education” </i>by Dentistry Today annually since 2006.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Endodontics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Languages spoken
English
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Depends: a dental sealant is typically placed into a tooth that does not contain prior filling material but this material is compatible with composites (tooth ... Read More
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Blood blister: Blood blisters are usually related to trauma.
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Molar extraction: Special tools are used to loosen the tooth then it is extracted.
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Soreness: Soreness may last for a few days following extraction and use of ibuprophen will help as well as warm salt water rinses.
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Hypersentivity: Define hypersentive nerves? If your feeling a sensation after removal of a lower 3rd molar this may indicate trauma to the nerve and should be address... Read More
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Pain post root canal: This may last a few hours or a few days but one should notice a steady decrease if its worsening contact the dentist.
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Antibiotic choice: Clindamycin is a choice for patients allergic to penicillin drugs such as amoxicillin.
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Changing the shape: Veneers can be used to reshape a tooth to make it look more esthetic so the snaggle tooth can be corrected to look better
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Root canal and body : Unless there is still infection present at the tip of the root, no body issues should occur following root canal treatment. The literature also suppo... Read More
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No: The materials false teeth are made from do not whiten.
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Bridge therapy: This refers to switching from one blood thinner to another here is a link that discusses it
http://pfrc.Med.Nyu.Edu/handouts/pdf/all/pfrc10-000013... Read More
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Possible infection : Possible if the tooth was painful before treatment this may linger for a period after treatment. But sounds like its improving.
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Need to see dentist: Need to see a dentist before the decay gets deeper and leads to an infection that will require a root canal which will be more costly then the current... Read More
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Bone regrowth: Missing bone can in a sense be regrown with placement of a bone graft which the body they uses as a scaffold to regrow bone in that area. Usually aft... Read More
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A sheet of material: they are a 6" x 6" sheet of either latex or a non latex material in a color which is flexible
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Boil: Sounds like a tooth is abcessing.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Cheek and lip biting: Cheek and lip biting is a nervous habit and takes a conscious effort to stop it and time.
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Issues after rct: Best way is to have the tooth xrayed to see if there is an issue.
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Yes: One can return to work right after a root canal.
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Antibiotics and dent: Yes but only those patients with a history of valve issues with the heart check with your physician to see if you should be covered.
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Success: Implants have a high success rate of around 95% independent of the manufacturer. But success is also dependent on the patient doing good home care to ... Read More
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Spots: Could be stained old fillings.
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Dental emergency: Would recommend going to the emergency clinic at the howard university dental school located in dc. That will provide dental care at a much lower fee ... Read More
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Possible: May be related to a dental issue with the molars on that side or a ear infection best to have it checked out.
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Root canal filling: Root canal filling consists of a sealer with either gutta percha or a synthetic cone within it. Sealers vary in what they are made from some being cal... Read More
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Drinking and teeth: Shouldnt cause any issues.
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Gum issues: Gingivitis refers to inflammation in the gums with no effect (loss) of bone whereas periodontal disease refers to inflammation in the bone causing it ... Read More
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Yes and No: If the retainer is worn as recommended then no. If you avoid wearing it or dont wear it for a period of time its possible the teeth will shift back in... Read More
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Hummmm: There are no contraindications for taking pain meds prior to a root canal are you being sedated?
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Depends: Sometimes depends on what bone is available at the site to support and surround the implant when placed.
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Not a dental issue: Lip biting is not dental issue but like nail biting or continually picking at a spot its a psychological on and should be addressed with a therapist t... Read More
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Wax and sleep: yes orthodontic wax to cover brackets can be slept with it in the mouth.
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Yes it can: TMJ may be related to overclosure of the jaws and implants may allow the bite to be opened positioning the TMJ in a more relaxed position. This can al... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Wax eating: Am assuming this is to cover an orthodontic bracket. yes you can eat with it on but may need to replace it when done eating as you may swallow it but... Read More
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Root absent: when the root is not observable on the xray its due to resorption of the root which occurs due to the body dissolving the root structure which is bel... Read More
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You get what you pay: Cheaper isnt always better and usally doesnt last long you get what you pay for
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Cost: Cost will vary depending where you live and what is planned. Most dentists will provide a treatment plan outlining costs involved.
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Expectations: As long as home care is followed (daily brushing and flossing plus routine visits to the dentist for cleanings) implants will last many years with few... Read More
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Sometimes: Sometimes we see the clot sometimes its not visible as it is in the socket and there are times where the clot breaks down. If there is no pain then do... Read More
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All in the shape: The difference is the cross section of the material floss is basically a string that is round in cross shape whereas tape is a ribbon and flat in cros... Read More
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Anesthetics: Citanest is one of a number of local anesthetic agents used and works well.
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Options options: When missing a single tooth you have basically three options, 1 a partial denture that is removable, 2. a fixed bridge were the natural tooth on eithe... Read More
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Its comfortable: It makes getting a filling or root canal more comfortable as isolates what is being done on the tooth from the rest of the mouth so not only keeps sal... Read More
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Yes it can be treate: Yes depending on its depth these areas can be treated with microabrasion to remove superficial staisn due to fluorosis. Deeper areas may require excav... Read More
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Yes: they are used as a barrier by sex workers and others during oral sex on a male
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Why: If the crown on the implant has broken or your not happy with the esthetics its better to just replace the crown as the fee would be similar to a vene... Read More
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Possibly: it is possible to reshape a peg lateral (microdontia) using a porcelain laminate veneer which preserves more of the tooths enamel and is more conserva... Read More
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1 tooth per possible: In theory one can place 1 implant per decayed tooth but that may not be necessary when multiple adjacent teeth are being replaced. for example if you... Read More
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Veneers rct not: If a tooth that has gotten a veneer needs a root canal it is unlikely the veneer caused it and the tooth was leaning to that before the veneer was pla... Read More
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See a dentist: Best to see a dentist to rule out an abscessing tooth before it gets painful or worsens
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Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kurtzman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kurtzman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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No, I was not, and I'm in interappointment flare-up agony now. Wish I had more sleep the night before. Maybe things would be better.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much I've been worried about it since I got it done! :-)
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Thank you, your answer put my mind at ease.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Howard University College of Dentistry
Graduated 1986MD
Awards
Top 100 Dental Lecturers 2006 till present (annual)
Top Dentist, First Place, Maryland - Fall
2014
Top Doctor, Second Place, the Takoma Park Region - Spring
2017
Publications
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