Re: How can you tell if a filling is leaking?
From: Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS (bornfeldmung_at_dentaltwins.com)
Date: 08/26/04
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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 14:27:50 -0400
Dr Steve wrote:
> Joel,,,,, it is not fair to bad-mouth someone you don't even know.
>
> This patient might need a bunch of replacements, or might not. But, saying
> "crown-happy" is on the verge on insulting, unless you know about the case
> than I do.
>
> A second opinion is always a good option. Just warn the patient that they
> will be paying for the second opinion (amazing how many people do not
> realize this), and they must realize that they will get 10 different
> treatment plans form 10 different dentists.
>
Personally, I don't like use of the term "leaking" unless the leakage
can be clearly seen--say, a resin filling. If they are old amalgams,
you can't see them leaking. I know how you see leakage--in those
scanning electron micrographs of dye studies.
Otherwise, the filling is chipped or decayed. These are real words for
real phenomena which can be demonstrated. To say (as this dentist
apparently did) that all the old fillings need to be replaced because
they are leaking, is not a way to build trust.
Bottom line is I agree with all of you--get a second opinion.
Steve
-- Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001
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