TMJ patient needing extensive dental work
Added: May 19, 2008 - 1:19 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Canton, GA
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
Broken Tooth
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Dental Implants
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Teeth: 4,7,10,11,13,15,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2006
Last Cleaning: 2005
Case Description
Hi! I have had several TMJ surgeries culminating in bilateral total joint replacements 2 years ago. Since I was fused shut it was impossible to get any dental work done. I need extensive work done due to teeth chipping/breaking when I was wired shut and the inability to practice proper dental hygiene. I am also quite scared due to the possibility of more TMJ pain with treatment. Are there any dentists in Atlanta who can do general anesthesia? How can I start this process?
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Reply: TMJ patient needing extensive dental work
added: May 19, 2008 - 3:05 PM
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I would be glad to review your situation and give you an exam, treatment plan and consult on that. The TMJ issues are large and I have dealt with them for 28 years in our practice. Check out the web site and the info on TMJ, neuromuscular, and reconstruction at the site. Having taught TMJ for many years to other dentists, I know what can be the severity of the problem.We use oral sedation here, not general. I only know of one dentist doing general, Dr. David Kurtzman. If we eveluate you and feel he would be best for you, we can refer you to him.A NPE is what is indicated at this time..new patient exam. We can move one step at a time and see what your needs and limitations are. Utmost is to keep your tmj as calm as possible.Sincerely, bill williams, dmd, magd, miccmo
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