Re: Bridges, implants or dentures?



and many of the
people who post to the MSN board have extremely limited
financial resources.

And yet, they have computers, isp accounts, and oodles of time to post, eh ?

Sounds like a matter of priorities to me.

Yes it is for the most part. I make quite a few dentures. Most
patients that are making the initial transition to dentures are
over 50, smoke, have not had routine dental care, and have a little
sugar habit somewhere (I said *most*...there are exceptions).

By the time they show up in the office, the possibilities for
rebuilding the remaining teeth are not very favorable for long
term success. In an ideal world, 3-4 endos & crowns, pero treatment,
and a partial denture would be nice. That would necessitate a huge
change in home care and dental visits by the patient. Few patients
are truly motivated enough to alter their life style enough to make
this work. Therefore, if you 'sell' them this treatment, they are
usually out a bunch of money, and back in the same shape in a short
time.

Even though this is largely "a matter of priorities", it doesn't mean
these are 'bad' people and do not deserve respect. They just don't
see things from the same perspective as a dentist. It wouldn't hurt
to try and understand their side of the issue and provide a service
that they can appreciate.

JMO,
D

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