oral surgery that replaces lost gum tissue...?
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Gums can recede for several reasons, including periodontal disease, physical trauma (brushing too hard, too often or with a hard brush), tooth position and aging. If gum recession is severe, some of the tooth's root will be exposed. This can make the tooth sensitive to hot or cold temperatures and more prone to root decay, or may create an appearance problem. Soft-tissue grafts are used to add more gum tissue to prevent further recession, cover the exposed root area, stop the sensitivity and improve the appearance of the tooth. Some people's gums are naturally very thin, which increases the likelihood they will recede. In these cases, a soft-tissue graft may be done to prevent problems in the future.\n\n \n  What It Involves  \n \n \n\nThere are three different types of soft-tissue grafts: free gingival grafts, connective-tissue grafts and pedicle grafts. \nIn a free gingival graft, a small strip of flesh is removed from the roof of the mouth. The tissue, called the "graft," is then stitched to the existing gum tissue in the area being treated. This is often used for people who naturally have minimal amounts of gum tissue around their teeth and need to have them enlarged.\n\nIn a connective-tissue graft, a flap is cut in the roof of the mouth, forming a "trap door." The tissue under the flap is removed. The flap is then stitched over the area. The tissue that was removed, known as subepithelial connective tissue, is then slipped under the gum tissue surrounding an exposed root surface and anchored in place with sutures. This is the most commonly used procedure for treating root exposure.\n\nIn a pedicle graft, a flap of tissue from around an adjacent tooth is partially cut away with one edge still attached. The flap, also called a pedicle, is then slid sideways to cover the exposed root, and is stitched in place. A pedicle graft can be more successful than a free gingival graft because at least some of the blood vessels that feed the grafted section remain in place. However, a pedicle graft can be done only if an adjacent tooth has enough gum tissue to "share" with the tooth being treated.\n\nWith all of these procedures, many periodontists will use periodontal packing to cover and protect the grafted tissue for the first week or two of healing.\n\n \n  Discomfort Factor  \n \n \n\nWith free grafts and connective-tissue grafts, you will have two wounds, near the tooth and on the roof of your mouth, where the graft tissue was removed. The wound on the palate is often described as feeling like a significant pizza burn. Prescription pain medication can help control discomfort after surgery.\n\n \n  Aftercare  \n \n \n\nKeeping the mouth clean is important, so unaffected teeth will have to be brushed and flossed as usual. Mouth rinses that contain chlorhexidine usually are prescribed to assist in plaque control during the healing period. Antibiotics may be prescribed, but usually are not.\n\n \n  Side Effects of Treatment  \n \n \n\nTypically, there are no long-term side effects after soft-tissue grafting. In some cases, the new gum tissue may need some reshaping using a procedure called gingivoplasty to make the gum look as natural as possible.
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Get your full dental work and jaw surgery in India.Dental Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic/dental surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for international patients as all surgery is not covered by insurance or by the stinking NHS.\n\nThey also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star .\n\nMy cousin got her full dental work and jaw surgery for the cross bite and the overbite problem done there and she is more than very happy with the results.sHe is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.She paid just 30% of the cost what she was quoted in USA and it was like a wonderful vacation for her.hope this helps.I think she paid only 7000$ for the full dental surgery for which she was quoted 19000 $ in USA.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
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Have a consult with your dentist...
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You need to cancel your appointment... That is way too much for your mouth.. You are not properly healed from your oral surgery. Give it 6 weeks before anymore trauma in your mouth. Plus your heart does not need anymore numbing pain medication going thru your system this soon....
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When I was a Dental Assistant at Sheppard AFB (we have a residency there).  One of the residents did a presentation on performing CPR/first aid for obese and/or pregnate (sp??) individuals.\nI would also check out some new equipement (dental supply websites) for endo/oral surgery...they're usually up on top of the inovative techs.\n\nGood Luck!!!
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hi there i have underwent this same surgery includind scraping of the roof of my mouth 3 years ago which the bone in the roof of my mouth as drop due to the nose fracture and it took me about 12 weeks for the gums to heal but the only problem is that because the extraction of the teeth i still got some small fragment of bone from the jaw that still ounce in a while come out and i have to admit that it hurts under a denture i hope that i have been of use for you good luck to you P.S. rinse your mouth 2 or 3 times a day with 1 teaspoon of SEA SALT in a glass of warm water it will help you heal faster
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Try an oral surgeon.  They regurarly use IV sedation to assist patients in extraction - expect it to be costly.
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I know of none. But you could contact a dental university and see if they can help you.
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It is crucial that you go back and have your peridontal maintenance done in 3 mos!I don't know the severity of your infection,but your hygienist or dentist will remeasure your periodontal pockets and chart you healing.Dental floss can only go as deep as 4mm,so even after your are first deep scaled,areas of over 4mm will exist.Basically your homecare is missing millimiters of bacteria(millions upon millions of anaerobic pathogens),so another thorough deplaqueing in needed until you readings are 0-4mm.Now I do feel that $180 is a bit high for a perio. maintenance visit,but I live in the south where our fees are less.There is a great product called Arestin,where we place antibiotic directly into any unhealed pockets.It greatly increases your chance of healing and may reduce your need for surgery later.Ask if your office does Arestin therapy.Make sure your dental provider is willing to explain your periodontal disease to you completely,I get the feeling you were not informed of the WHY you needed the 3 mos. cleaning interval.If you are not satisfied,go elsewhere or seek the help of a periodontist(gum disease specialist).80% of tooth loss today is due to gum disease not decay,so it is a serious problem!!It also affects over 80% of people over age 35.Invest in an excellent electric brush such as the Sonicare or Oral B triumph,they remove much more plaque than and manual brush.Also you may get an electric flosser such as the oral b hummingbird or reach access flosser to help you floss more efficiently.
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there r several places u can go usally u get what u pay 4, if ur gums have healed u will need a new set in tennessee we have places like affordable dentures, sure there r something like that there,usally need to wait 8mo. to 1 yr after all ur teeth have been out to get fitted for a new set,hope this helps
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Yes, you would be amazed at the technology.  I had most of one of my front teeth knocked out.  My dentist did a repair, not replacement, and the last one he did has lasted a decade.  I eat everything I always have.
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I dont know if they will be able to fix it, depends exactly how bad it is. But dont leave it any longer.  Go and see a dentist straight away coz the time that you are putting it off, could be the time they can do something to salvage it.  They will definatly do something for you though, thats what they are there for!
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Sure - very possible.  Teeth don't like trauma - the only part of the tooth that is alive is the nerve (or pulp).  WHen it dies, bacteria begin to build up inside the tooth.  Eventually it will destroy the apex (or tip of the root) and begin destroying the bone around the tooth.  When enough pressure builds up, a pimple like sore will show up on the gum tissue near the root of the tooth.  It will (hopefully) pop allowing the pressure to escape and the puss flow into the patient's mouth.  (yea - I know it's gross, but I couldn't think of a better way to say it). \nBad breath is usually caused by bacteria.  In this case, the bacteria inside and around the decaying pulp (nerve) of the damaged tooth is what smells.  To reso,ve the issue, the nerve must be removed.  In very late stages of this process, the tooth may be too far gone and unsavable.  Better to treat as soon as possible to avoid damaging the jaw bone, surrounding teeth, and possibly even a systematic (whole body) infection due to increased bacteria count.\n\nIf she does need to remove the tooth, there are great replacements available.  We can use a partial denture - which was more pobular in the past or with low income people.  Or you could use a bridge with is a fixed in place semi-permemant solution that looks like real teeth!\n\nHappy Thanksgiving - and happy eats!
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Well, you could always tie your friend down and go at it with a jackhammer. Or just go see the dentist and get referred to an oral surgeon.
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If the Apicoectomy was INDEED the last resort to save a root canaled tooth then I believe there is no better alternative other than to extract the diseased tooth and either place a dental implant or a bridge.  An apicoectomy is done if the root canal performed on the said tooth is failing and only amputation can preserve the rest of the integrity of the tooth.  \n\nOne thing though, there are different bone fillers after the apicoectomy renders the adjacent bone hollow.  You may want to ask your general dentist or your periodontist about it.
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What do you mean by repair? Check out Mederma. Plastic surgery is another option.
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http://www.dentalimplants-usa.com/Patients/SoftDrinkPatient/softdrinkpatient.html\n\nBoth are teeth destroyers.  Please look at this link.