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I`m a practicing general dentist for 26 years. Member of ADA,NYSDA,SDDS. In addition I am a fellow of the ICOI.My emphasis is on Implant Dentistry .I would be happy to answer questions regarding implant dentistry as well as general dental questions. Ofcourse within the limitations of no clinical exam and the absence of radiographs .
Private practice for 26 years. Have kept up to date with continuing education throughout that time.
ADA,NYDSA,SDDS,ICOI fellow,Penninsula Hospital Dental Society
NYU College of Dentistry DDS 1984 NYU College of Dentistry Surgical and prosthetic implantology program 1999-2001
Check us out at www.brooklynimplantdentist.com
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they don't contradict each other. Crown lengthening is a judgement call.Diagnosing root canal from an x ray is also a judgement call.I often tell the patient root canal will depend on my excavating the
You usually will not get the same quality work for 1/3 the fee.That being said,a crown lengthening procedure on a 2nd molar will yield a better result if there isn't enough tooth structure to support a
Do you have an opposing tooth on top? If the answer is yes you would be best seved by replacing the extracted tooth .If you're going to replace it go with the implant.As long as you have adequate bone
Fractured root and cracked is the same thing.If it is so the tooth is history and has to go.Go for the ortho consult.After the doctor examines you and gives you his findings and treatment recommendation
When you go for the ortho consult mention the cracked tooth diagnosis and see what they say.Cracked teeth will not always show up on an x ray.This is not to say you have a cracked tooth.The 3rd opinion
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