Re: Wisdom tooth extraction and ligamentsThis will potentially occur near the Amish :-)
AC
<Newbie@bix.nex> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 02 May 2008 09:04:58 -0400, Steven Bornfeld
> <dentaltwinmung@earthlink,net > wrote:
>
>>Newbie@bix.nex wrote:
>>> On Thu, 01 May 2008 23:12:41 -0400, Steven Bornfeld
>>> <dentaltwinmung@earthlink,net > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Robert wrote:
>>>>> <Newbie@bix.nex> wrote in message
>>>>> news:6tgk14dsf7a4c4n4h3bbcvs7o20qaso0hu@4ax,com ...
>>>>>> They didn't exactly teach us impaction removal in DS '84
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Learned from a couple of good surgeons after graduation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If there is a follicle, I remove it with a curved hemo.
>>>>>> really simple, and the PDL comes with the tooth.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There really is no need to currette the WT crypt, unless
>>>>>> it is filled wth lots of granulation tissue, even then, using
>>>>>> a sharp periosteal and a curved mosquito are still the
>>>>>> best instruments for the task IMO.
>>>>> Ok, so it sounds to me like removing the ligament tissue is not a bad
>>>>> thing,
>>>>> and no one really knows what ultimately becomes of it, so why not just
>>>>> remove the stuff routinely? Seems like a no-lose precaution, at least
>>>>> to a
>>>>> non-professional.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> As I said, it is normally attached to the root. If there is extensive
>>>> granulation or other soft tissue, it usually can be picked out pretty
>>>> easily as newbie said. Usually these are teeth with long-standing,
>>>> chronic infections. Often the granulation is adherent to the root as
>>>> well.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>> Yes, and stated so well.
>>>
>>> Took a #17 out today, pericoronitis, profuse granulation tissue
>>> around the crown, and a 1mm thick follicle remnant from buccal
>>> groove to lingual groove, distal aspect.
>>> The follicle came with the tooth as did the PDL.
>>> Removed all remaining granulation tissue by the technic previously
>>> described. 3/0 gut X2.
>>>
>>> SB, you have the patience of a saint.
>>> Any way for me to nominate you for that title ?
>>>
>>> No matter, would really love to share a steak dinner,
>>> with fine single malt, lobster on the side, and NY Cheesecake
>>> dessert with you and Amatus.
>>>
>>> Is there any chance we can put this together ?
>>> If we all chose the same C-ED course we can meet
>>> anywhere in the USA...
>>
>>
>> Really should be able to. I've almost never done any real traveling
>>for CE hours, but I'd do it to visit--Marie's always talking about going
>>back to Michigan. Biggest problem is the kid's schedule--a week here, a
>>week there--but still should be able to work something out--I hope.
>>
>>Steve
>
>
> Since you mentioned Michigan, and I want Amatus to fix #'s 19 and 31..
>
> Summer Solstice anyone ?
>
> If we are able to agree on a time and place, I will be there and buy
> us all dinner, drinks, and dessert.