Molar question
Gail Michael
surprising me. It could have been swallowed which would be disastrous.
The dentist I have faith in replaced it into the molar (apparenly needing no
drilling for decay) Though very pleased I am fearful now of eating and
chewing on the molar, things like walnuts etc) as I could not be as
fortunate next time. Do I have reason to be doubtful. I would gladly
have it replaced again if it fell out and pay again, but the chance of
swallowing it is always a possibility.
Thank You
Gail
vaughn
"Gail Michael" <gailm...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> It could have been swallowed which would be disastrous.
How so? Last I knew, gold isn't particularly poisonous. It should just be
expelled in the usual manner along with other waste solids from your digestive
tract. Perhaps a tiny risk of a sharp edge doing internal damage?
Not a pretty thought, but it wouldn't be the first time that a dental
restoration has been salvaged for the toilet and then re-installed..
Vaughn
Steven Bornfeld
I may have told this story before--I had a patient several years ago
who swallowed a 3-unit bridge (!). She asked me for advice and I told
her she had 2 choices:
1) Have a new bridge made
2) Go fish.
A couple of weeks later she presented with the intact bridge, quite
clean and in a zip-loc bag. I autoclaved the thing and re-cemented it.
AFAIK it's still in place.
I can't imagine an inlay causing impaction or perforation of the bowel.
I suppose anything's possible, and litigation being what it is, it
might be prudent to tell the patient to get a couple of abdominal films
if there is any sign of discomfort, and/or to confirm passage after a
week or so.
Aspirating an inlay--a very different kettle of fish.
Hope all is well, Vaughn.
Steve
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Gail Michael
I chew as before on the tooth that it was reinstalled on. The doctor said
yes, but I am always doubtful of anything too good. Decay is always a
factor in tooth procession, I know, and I am a negative person and always
think the worst. Even if a pound of gold were a factor, that would not
outweigh my preference for chewing. Never thought about a puncture in
the abdomen, which I did have with Cipro anti-biotic for a slight fingernail
infection and the blood count was 5. I had blood transfusions. That was my
gift from Crohns.
Gail
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Brian
<bornfe...@dentaltwins.com> wrote:
> Aspirating an inlay--a very different kettle of fish.
Yes. Aspiration would be far worse. Certainly a visit to have it
checked for location would be important.
Brian
<gailm...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>Apparently, I stressed the gold inlay too much. The bigger question is can
>I chew as before on the tooth that it was reinstalled on. The doctor said
>yes, but I am always doubtful of anything too good. Decay is always a
>factor in tooth procession, I know, and I am a negative person and always
>think the worst. Even if a pound of gold were a factor, that would not
>outweigh my preference for chewing. Never thought about a puncture in
>the abdomen, which I did have with Cipro anti-biotic for a slight fingernail
>infection and the blood count was 5. I had blood transfusions. That was my
>gift from Crohns.
>Gail
The cement probably just weakened over the years which can happen.
Assuming that the dentist checked for decay and found none, it should
again last for many years.
If you have concerns you should ask the dentist.
Jan Drew
Gold is a heavy metal, and does not belong in teeth, or any part of
the body.
Ankur
> Gold is a heavy metal, and does not belong in teeth, or any part of
> the body.
Gold has excellent biocompatibility. What's better than gold?
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Peter Bowditch
Gold is the perfect tooth filling because of its low reactivity. Is
there anything to do with dentistry that you don't oppose?
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Brian
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>Gold is the perfect tooth filling because of its low reactivity. Is
>there anything to do with dentistry that you don't oppose?
I wonder if she advocates extractions for any tooth with decay.
Stormin Mormon
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Peter Bowditch
Well, she's opposed to amalgam fillings, root canal work, tooth
whitening and now gold fillings. I assume that she's also opposed to
orthodontic straightening of teeth.
So, yes, I suppose she thinks that the only thing that dentists should
do is extraction. She certainly must be against those dreadful
chemical filling materials.
Brian
<myfir...@ratbags.com> wrote:
>Well, she's opposed to amalgam fillings, root canal work, tooth
>whitening and now gold fillings. I assume that she's also opposed to
>orthodontic straightening of teeth.
>
>So, yes, I suppose she thinks that the only thing that dentists should
>do is extraction. She certainly must be against those dreadful
>chemical filling materials.
restorations with who knows what in them.
Steven Bornfeld
>
> That's what I was thinking. She certainly can't advocate composite
> restorations with who knows what in them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSxihhBzCjk
Steve
Brian
All those chemicals. Shudder, shudder.
Steven Bornfeld
>
> Yes but not exactly. I think much is proprietary.
>
> All those chemicals. Shudder, shudder.
...but don't forget:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rllayman/236161679/
Brian
<bornfe...@dentaltwins.com> wrote:
>On 9/9/2011 9:47 PM, Brian wrote:
>>
>> Yes but not exactly. I think much is proprietary.
>>
>> All those chemicals. Shudder, shudder.
>
>...but don't forget:
>
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/rllayman/236161679/
>
>Steve