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Hi Walt, You had previously said that I should get a 2nd opinion regarding the remainder of the wisdom tooth that is still in my mouth... My oral surgeon sensing my hesitancy regarding his surgery, suggested my getting a 2nd opinion. He is referring me to U.C.S.F. I called today for an appointment and just about %^$# when they told me that a consultation would be $350+. I have googled and found that the leading Dr. of coronectomy research is at U.C.S.F. In fact, I am attaching his research paper. This is the first article that comes up if you google "coronectomy". I did go to other websites that have discussion boards with people that have had nerve damage from wisdom tooth extraction. Scary stuff--numbness, pain, loss of taste, drooling, etc. Please give me your thoughts on the subject. I am very confused and upset. Thank you.
In Reply to: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Ellen [3266.1351] on November 17, 2006 at 20:47:27:
Ellen,
Probably worth the money.
Most surgeons include this visit with the surgical fee if they agree to do it. That is about right for what you are asking him to do with your complicated problem.
Let us know what you learn and what happens.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Walt Stoll [93.1889] on November 18, 2006 at 07:30:30:
Thanks for your input. I did attempt to attach the url of the article that I was referring to, but,alas, I was unsuccessful. I am wondering if I should let sleeping dogs lie and just deal with any future complications as they come. The risks of surgery are quite frankly, freaking me out. Thanks, Walt.
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Walt Stoll [93.1889] on November 18, 2006 at 07:30:30:
I forgot to mention that several people in my office are giving me a bad time for going to the person at U.C.S.F. that my oral surgeon recommended. They suggested going to an oral surgeon totally unrelated. Any comment?
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Ellen [3266.1351] on November 18, 2006 at 10:12:11:
Ellen, this is serious. Leaving the tooth in could cause you serious problems, and extracting it could cause you serious problems. This is one of those times that you just have to "pay the piper" and get an opinion from the best. If it will save you from permanent infection, numbness, etc., isn't it worth it??? Don't allow confusion, fear, frugality, or anything else to get in the way of what could have serious long-term consequences. Get to that dentist, and don't be intimidated by co-workers who don't seriously care about your health.
And please let us know what happens. Now you go girl!
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by j. [2065.890] on November 18, 2006 at 13:58:36:
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Since I already did the coronectomy, it really is not imperative that I do anything at this point. It's not (only) about the money. Leaving the tooth in, according to the reading I've done on the internet, is a viable option. I sure would hate to go forward electively and then have nerve damage--pain, numbness, loss of taste, etc. That would be awful. It is a difficult situation and to have my co-workers second guess my oral surgeon, is annoying. I don't understand why they would think anyone would benefit. And from what I've read, the colleague of the referral Dr. has written that coronectomy is a viable option when the nerve is right next to the roots. My oral surgeon did say that when he was in there operating, that the tooth was mobile. But he didn't want to go for it. Scared of the liability, perhaps. It is a difficult situation, fraught with risk and therefore, liability. I wouldn't be surprised if the Dr. that I go see in a few weeks, tells me to live with it. Thanks for your comments.
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Ellen [3266.3024] on November 18, 2006 at 18:00:25:
You're welcome Ellen. Well it's good to know that the tooth is mobile, in case you do elect to have it removed. It's a matter of research and weighing the options, just as you're doing. Personally, I would get that second opinion, especially from a specialist, who's opinion really counts. Then, if you decide to leave it alone, at least you'll have made the decision based on the best information possible. It sounds like you're heading in that direction. I don't understand why your co-workers feel they have the knowledge and experience to make the comments they have, but if it were me, I would smile, ignore their input unless it seemed valuable, and just do what I need to do [which is what you're probably doing].
Good luck!
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by j. [2065.890] on November 18, 2006 at 18:17:28:
It is difficult to ignore my co-workers. I am scared and not confident that one way is the best. I did a google search and found a website discussion board where people had nerve damage. Very sad. Chronic pain, I can't even imagine! And to have that be the outcome if I don't have to do anything, would I be pissed at myself, to boot. The co-workers are saying that I should select the oral surgeon myself, rather than be referred. I think all these Doctors make good money that one additional case is not going to make a big deal in their lives. My Dr. even told me that if I did elect to do it, he could do it or U.C.S.F. could do it. And he said that if he did it, he would reduce his fee. (I never asked him to do that.) I am not very tech savvy--I tried to attach the URL (re coronectomy as a viable option) and couldn't! :( Thanks!
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Ellen [3266.3024] on November 18, 2006 at 19:45:21:
I understand how you feel Ellen, it is indeed a very scary place to be, and that's why I thought if you spoke to someone who had a lot of experience and an excellent reputation, you would feel better. I understand what your co-workers mean, and in many or even most cases it is preferable to select your own physician. I don't know if you have that option or not but perhaps you could locate a very experienced oral surgeon and at least just get his opinion.
It's nice that your Dr. is willing to reduce his fee, but it makes sense since he didn't finish the job.
I'll tell you how to attach that file and then I'm going to send you an email.
Select the entire url and copy it into the "optional link URL:" box but make sure there is nothing in there before you do this. Sometimes the "http//" is already there, so take it out and then paste a nice, clean URL.
Then, and this is important, put a title or some description in the "link title:" below the "optional link box" or it won't come through. It doesn't matter what you put there as long as you put something.
Give it a whirl!
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Ellen [3266.1351] on November 18, 2006 at 10:12:11:
Thanks, Ellen.
If I had this I would probably opt to take the surgical risk IF the ultra specialist thinks it is worth while.
If you let this dead tissue in there, and it gets infected, the nerve damage will happen anyhow and then it will be harder to treat and perhaps impossible to treat.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Ellen [3266.1351] on November 18, 2006 at 10:18:24:
Ellen,
This will take an ultraspecialist to reduce the risk to the nerve to it's minimium--whereever you find her.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Walt Stoll [93.1889] on November 19, 2006 at 07:37:42:
Let me see if this old broad can attach a url... J. is trying to assist me in attaching.
In Reply to: Re: WALT! Coronectomy Issue posted by Ellen [3266.1351] on November 19, 2006 at 10:17:44:
Thanks, Ellen.
Sounds good to me. The only thing they did not mention were the odds of nerve damege by letting the remnant stay in and perhaps cause osteomyelitis.
Your linking worked perfectly. I guess an old dog CAN learn new tricks!
Walt
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