Question 1

for gum grafting, some periodontists recommend cadaver tissue, the roof of the patient's mouth, and lanap.  which of these three is the best?

Accepted Answer

Seek second opinion: Gum grafting does not always help solve the problem that you might have. I would advice you to seek a second opinion from another periodontist before you get into doing this procedure which does not have a high success rate and it tends to be an expensive exercise. That is what I would recommend and then weight the various options based on the two opinions.

Question 2

lanap dental procedure was minimally successsful at 1 tooth due to a furcation diagnosis. please fully explain in layman's terms. also, how common?

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Usually hopeless: You really should discuss this with your own dentist.  However,  when bone is lost between the root of a multi-rooted tooth, one does not have enough surrounding bone to help fill the defect, regardless of the type of surgery performed.  This situation is usually hopeless and can only be maintained, a root resected off, or extract the tooth.  There are no procedures with consistent good results.

Question 3

periodontist does not use the lanap protocol in his office to save a tooth area with a deep sulcus. is periolase proven yet but still too expensive?

Accepted Answer

Worthwhile!: There are numerous clinic studies that support the LANAP therapy to recreate periodontal attachment and many too periodontists who advocate this treatment. Like any methodology, there are situations that it may not have optimal outcomes, but overall it is very promising. On the dentist's end, the equipment involves a huge capital investment and additional training. Consider a second opinion.

Question 4

post lanap: i have a small pea size bump in/under gum line adjacent to 1 tooth. dds says no problem even though deep cleaning and probing at 4 months.?

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Need to see area: We can't evaluate your situation without actually personally examining you and seeing current x-rays of the area that concerns you. If you question your dentist's clinical judgment or your treatment, you can consider seeing another dentist for a second opinion.

Question 5

would a lanap procedure be good for fixing dental bone loss in early periodontitis? pain doesn't matter, i just want the bone level normal/healthy.

Accepted Answer

LANAP Case selection: LANAP protocol results are much more predictable in terms of bone regeneration and tissue attachment. Laser treatment is a great option for many periodontal patients; however, it may not be suited for all cases. The case selection is the key to a successful treatment.

Question 6

hello. how long after lanap surgery should i wait to kiss my wife with an open mouth and perform oral sex on her? thank you?

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: When you can do it without any discomfort, do it.
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Question 7

so i have to have three root canals done on the left side. two very back top teeth, and one very back bottom tooth. i have ocd and anxiety. will laughing gas or the valium or whatever pill they give me be safe? i am so scared for this procedure. thx?

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: You will be perfectly safe. Any medications you are given will be of a very low dose.

Question 8

i had dental reconstruction with five metal pins in one tooth only two of them had plastic coatings. i believe the other three are corroded and making me ill. what are the signs and symptoms and what can be done about it?

Accepted Answer

: Dental materials are biocompatible and aref made from metals or ceramics that do not corrode. I do not know what illness you are attributing to your restoration but to investigate this further talk to your restorative dentist and obtain exactly what was used and the manufacturer. From there you can investigate further.

Question 9

what is the ethical thing for my personal dentist to do? i had a root canal done three years ago on #3 and then this week again to remove two roots left behind. i've paid twice for a root canal on the same tooth. is my personal dentist responsible for any

Accepted Answer

Impossible to answer: This situation is very difficult to answer on this forum without the complete history.  I recommend you make an appointment with the dentist and express your concerns. I am sure you will be able to agree on an amicable solution.

Question 10

my two front teeth are over-lapping. what can be done to fix this?

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Orthodontics: Braces can address this.  I would visit an orthodontist for a free consult.

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For gum grafting, some periodontists recommend cadaver tissue, the roof of the patient's mouth, and lanap. which of these three is the best?

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Lanap dental procedure was minimally successsful at 1 tooth due to a furcation diagnosis. please fully explain in layman's terms. also, how common?

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Periodontist does not use the lanap protocol in his office to save a tooth area with a deep sulcus. is periolase proven yet but still too expensive?

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Post lanap: i have a small pea size bump in/under gum line adjacent to 1 tooth. dds says no problem even though deep cleaning and probing at 4 months.?

A member asked:

Would a lanap procedure be good for fixing dental bone loss in early periodontitis? pain doesn't matter, i just want the bone level normal/healthy.

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Hello. how long after lanap surgery should i wait to kiss my wife with an open mouth and perform oral sex on her? thank you?

A member asked:

So i have to have three root canals done on the left side. two very back top teeth, and one very back bottom tooth. i have ocd and anxiety. will laughing gas or the valium or whatever pill they give me be safe? i am so scared for this procedure. thx?

A member asked:

I had dental reconstruction with five metal pins in one tooth only two of them had plastic coatings. i believe the other three are corroded and making me ill. what are the signs and symptoms and what can be done about it?

A member asked:

What is the ethical thing for my personal dentist to do? i had a root canal done three years ago on #3 and then this week again to remove two roots left behind. i've paid twice for a root canal on the same tooth. is my personal dentist responsible for any

A member asked:

My two front teeth are over-lapping. what can be done to fix this?

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