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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / December 2005ultrasound/laser method for wisdom teeth extraction
I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. Hope somebody in this group will be able to help, or point into the right direction. I was told that this method started being practiced about 15 years ago, and I want to find Oral Surgeon who can perform it. This method is: in order to extract a wisdom teeth that are below the gum (I believe they called "impacted"), instead of usual surgery when gum is cut open and tooth is pulled out, what is being done is: a small tube is inserted into the gum towards the tooth, then ultrasound/laser is applied to the tooth to destroy it into the powder state, then it is sucked out of the gum via the tube. I am probably not describing the procedure in the right medical terms, but knowledgeable specialists should definitely recognize this procedure. Some of the websites I have researched so far: www.OralSurgery.com www.1stwisdomteeth.com www.CompleteDentist.com www.MedHelps.com www.LaserDentistry.org (Academy of Laser Dentistry) www.AAOMS.org (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) None of these websites were able to provide any information on the above procedure, or where it can be done. The only thing that some of them did confirm is that this procedure IS possible, given latest technology innovations in Microsurgery. What want to find is: Name and contact information of the Oral Surgeon who practice above method of impacted wisdom teeth extraction in New England/Northeast area. (I live in Boston, MA) Or, if this is not possible, at least the Correct Medical Term for the above described procedure. If anyone can answer my questions, or provide any other useful information, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Regards in advance. Try harrypotter.com  Signature/ Amatus / >I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for > extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. Hope [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > information, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Regards in > advance. Good one ! >Try harrypotter.com > >>I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for >> extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > Try harrypotter.com You have just destroyed quite a few keyboards. I hope you're happy! Dartos yup Signature/ Amatus / > >> Try harrypotter.com [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Dartos These wisdom teeth need to come out because they HURT. I would not be making a fool of myself and post this weird message if they did not have to be extracted. Stovepipe, thanks for the BIolase link, I've contacted them. It would be very unusual for teeth that deeply impacted (as you previously described them) to be causing pain. Do you have a diagnosis ? Signature/ Amatus / > These wisdom teeth need to come out because they HURT. I would not be > making a fool of myself and post this weird message if they did not > have to be extracted. > Stovepipe, thanks for the BIolase link, I've contacted them. > It would be very unusual for teeth that deeply impacted (as you previously > described them) to be causing pain. Do you have a diagnosis ? I agree. An X-ray would help, but it is unusual for wisdom teeth buried so deep that surgeons are 'scared' to take them out, to cause pain. What hurts exactly? Do you have any headaches, jaw pain, or sensitive teeth? Dartos BTW, I have a Waterlase, and while it may be technically possible to gradually lase away an entire tooth, it would be virtually impossible not to zap some bone and other tissue in the process. It would also take me a couple of hours (at least). The deeper the impaction, the worse the visibility. The worse the visibility, the more likelihood of zapping 'other' tissue. >These wisdom teeth need to come out because they HURT. I would not be >making a fool of myself and post this weird message if they did not >have to be extracted. >Stovepipe, thanks for the BIolase link, I've contacted them. For what ? They only sell the instrument. Which BTW will not vaporize teeth. Perhaps you can get someone on the Enterprise to beam you up. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > These wisdom teeth need to come out because they HURT. I would not be > making a fool of myself and post this weird message if they did not > have to be extracted. > Stovepipe, thanks for the BIolase link, I've contacted them. It's cool.... as long as you don't mention my name. SP SignatureTake out the TRAASH to reply You sure you're not thinking of blasting kidney stones?? >I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for >extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. Hope [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >information, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Regards in >advance. > I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for > extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. Hope [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > information, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Regards in > advance. __________________________ I visited all the websites you listed above, but could not find any reference to this particular tube/laser/ultrasound technique. Can you be more specific with the exact web page that describes its existence? A second question is: why are you more interested in the technique instead of the abilities of the doctor who would be extracting a wisdom tooth? Is there any reason to think that the method is more important than the skills of the individual doctor you choose? Thanks, - dentaldoc > Is there any reason to think that the method is more important > than the skills of the individual doctor you choose? Yes, Bill, there is: It's called _Hype_. I fell for it with the Biolase WaterLase and the LaserSmile. Fortunately, the LaserSmile was almost completely re-possessed by the supplier when I started screeming. The OP has fallen for the 'No pain, incredible healing process' bullshit. Can you imagine a process where the TOOTH is pulverized but the underlying bone is left undamaged? Even if it were possible, how much $$$$ would each procedure cost? Just my thoughts on the matter. SP SignatureTake out the TRAASH to reply Hello Dentaldoc, I'll clarify, I did not explain correctly: above websites did not have any reference about this tube/laser/ultrasound procedure, but when I called the organizations (whose phone numbers were listed at these websites) some of them said that this procedure sounds very possible given latest technology, however they could not refer specialist who can do that. Answer to the second question: the reason I am researching on this tube/laser/ultrasound method is because my wisdom teeth are way below the gum surface, almost under the normal teeth. I went to see two oral surgeons, they honestly refused to do the extractions, because they said surgery will be very difficult, it may affect facial nerves, and they will have to destroy couple of normal teeth (under which wisdom teeth are located). But these wisdom teeth need to be extracted. Therefore I started researching alternative options. I heard of this tube/laser/ultrasound method and thought it would be a better/safer alternative. I do realize that this method sounds weird, but I want to consider every possible option. Any professional advice will definitely be helpful. Regards. > Any professional advice will definitely be helpful. Okay, try this. The technique does not exist, except in dreams. No one can do that with today's technology. Forget about it. Why do you wisdom teeth need to be removed? If they are diseased and MUST come out, you need to find a surgeon (not a GP) who does this stuff and have him explain the risks to you properly. First make certain the wisdom teeth MUST come out. Signature/ Amatus / > Hello Dentaldoc, > I'll clarify, I did not explain correctly: above websites did not have [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Any professional advice will definitely be helpful. > Regards. But these wisdom teeth need to be extracted. Why? Dartos > Hello Dentaldoc, > I'll clarify, I did not explain correctly: above websites did not have [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > given latest technology, however they could not refer specialist who > can do that. If all they said was this procedure "sounds possible," and did NOT say that there are doctors actually doing this procedure, then perhaps this procedure does not exist! > Answer to the second question: the reason I am researching on this > tube/laser/ultrasound method is because my wisdom teeth are way below [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > they will have to destroy couple of normal teeth (under which wisdom > teeth are located). Are they oral surgeons (fully-qualified specialists) or are they general dentists without the specialty status? > But these wisdom teeth need to be extracted. Why? Who actually made the diagnosis? > Therefore I started researching alternative options. I heard of this > tube/laser/ultrasound method and thought it would be a better/safer > alternative. Where did you hear of it? I have looked all over and I can't find it, and the experienced dentists on this forum don't know of it either. Is is possible that this procedure is merely a subject of current speculation, or a proposal for future research, and really doesn't exist yet? - dentaldoc > I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for > extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. Hope [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > information, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Regards in > advance. I have NEVER heard of this. It sounds rather dicey to me. Steve > then ultrasound/laser > is applied to the tooth to destroy it into the powder state, then it is > sucked out of the gum via the tube Access the 'Contact Us' link for the Biolase page: http://www.biolase.com and ask them. I doubt you will find anything approved for general use, but there may be educators experimenting with the technique. Biolase should be able to help you. .... Just _don't_ tell them StovePipe sent you... HTH SP SignatureTake out the TRAASH to reply >I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for >extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. Hope >somebody in this group will be able to help, or point into the right >direction. I am dental surgeon, not oral surgeon, but I am expert at this. Joel > I was told that this method started being practiced about 15 years >ago, and I want to find Oral Surgeon who can perform it. This method [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >information, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Regards in >advance. > I am searching for Oral Surgeons who practice this specific method for > extraction of wisdom teeth that are below the gum surface. The nearest I could find was this... http://vdc.dentistindia.com/rootcanaltreatment.asp Quote "Ultrasonic devices allow doctors to more efficiently and completely remove old root canal filling materials and other intra-canal obstructions so that teeth may be successfully retreated". thanks to all for useful advices. |
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