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Case Summary
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2 years ago
Last Cleaning: 2 years ago
Case Description
60 year old male. Upper left wisdom tooth chewing-surface filling fell out leaving large hole; tooth is cracked on the surface and crown expense would be a burden. Tooth has other fillings at the gum line. Looking for confirmation that extraction is the best route, although until now this has been a functional tooth. Lower left wisdom tooth still in place (right side extracted many years ago). I'm looking for a cost-effective exam to confirm my decision.
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Reply: Extraction
added: January 21, 2009 - 5:14 PM
Cost Estimate: $Free Exam
I would be happy to provide you with a free exam and consultation, and let you know the best course of action. Please call 432-9100, and tell them you found us on Dr. Oogle and Dr. I authorized a free exam and consultation.
Reply: Extraction
added: January 25, 2009 - 8:43 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Go to an oral surgeon and have the tooth extracted. Wisdom teeth are non functional teeth. Unless you are missing teeth in front of them, you don''''t actually chew with them. They are difficult to clean so they get decay and periodontal disease easier than other teeth. Also they are extremely difficult for a dentist to restore because they are so far back in the mouth.This is a no brainer. Get it out. Have it done by an oral surgeon unless your dentist is confident that it will be a routine procedure. Extraction of wisdom teeth can be difficult in patients over 30 and incidence of complication goes up with age.
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