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Re: Implants for lower teeth?

Author: smokindok
Date: 2021-06-07 20:27

Not sure if I am to apologize to Paul, who apparently was able to appreciate the point of my gentle ribbing, or to Jen who took offense. So, my apologies to both of you. I do not wish to create a hostile environment.

During my career as a restorative dentist, often treating musicians, my primary goal was to provide a restorative solution that allowed the patient to continue performing, without having to accommodate changes in technique. That said, woodwind and brass playing treads a thin line between function and parafunction which can make that goal difficult or impossible. When forced into a compromise, some players were able to adapt to some pretty significant changes, others had trouble with what appeared to be insignificant changes.

One thing that has not been mentioned is the importance of being certain that the underlying pathology that caused the initial bone loss is being managed. A premature failure of an expensive restorative treatment is a catastrophe to be avoided. Treatment of all existing pathology, along with careful daily hygiene and ongoing maintenance care, will lead to a good long term prognosis.

Again, my apologies, Paul... although I know you have been poked much harder by other members of this board... and survived ;-)

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