Re: Equilibration / Abfractions

Thanks for the response - your thought on modern adhesive dentistry leads me
to another question.

My DDS commented that these fillers would probably have to be replace every
few years...they would probably not stay in place permanently. Is that your
experience when you do treat abfractions?

Chris
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Chris wrote:
All,

I posted some time ago about a problem my dentist identified with
abfractions. I have started the treatment, and he has completed the
equilibration.

My last visit was the start of the abfraction repair, in which he built
the lesions back up with a resin filler.

He numbed me for this process...fortunately! The process seemed to be
very agressive. He "stringed" my gumline so he could prep the part of the
tooth that would be built up with resin. He then applied the resin.

The first couple of days after the treatment - I could tell that
sensitivity I one had subsided...but now - holy God! The teeth that were
fixed, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being intolerable, are a complete 10.
Hurts like HELL.

I have some throbbing, and the sensitivity is thermal - cold only.

Is this normal? He told me that sensitivity could last for a bit - but
this is crazy - and 10 times worse that I ever experienced before.

He wants to do the remaining teeth on Monday - but I'm having second
thoughts. I want to call him tomorrow - but wanted to check this group
first.

Any help is appreciated!

Chris


Get a second opinion. When I restore these (I frequently choose NOT to) I
treat them conservatively. With modern adhesive dentistry I see no reason
to prepare these teeth, esp. on the root surface where there is proximity
to the pulp.

Steve

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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001


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