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Maybe there needs to be an education effort on the part of Periodontists...?
| JimSocal | 26 Aug 2006 23:16 |
I was asked by my periodontist to get "permission" from an ENT or allergist or my regular doctor to get implants and a sinus lift because of my allergies having affected my maxillary sinus.
I first went to an ENT. He refused to sign off on it, told me I should see an allergist.
I then called another ENT. That ENT refused to even "get involved" with giving of permission for implants.
I then went to my doctor and he said I should see an ENT.
I went to yet another ENT and he refused to sign off on it, said I should go to an allergist to get my allergies under control, first.
The (2nd) allergist said that I should just increase my meds until my sinuses get less inflamed. But he said "I know nothing about sinus lifts" or dental implants.
The point is, it seems to me that ENT's SHOULD KNOW something about dental implants, especially the aspect of a lateral, crestal sinus lift or other types of sinus lifts.
They should be aware of it so they can advise their patients on it.
Only ONE of the 5 doctors I went to knew ANYthing about sinus lifts for implants.
Seems to me that the Periodontal Schools should start having a "share information day" and teach doctors - especially ENT's - about sinus lifts, just for their general knowledge, so they can give some kind of advice or info to their patients who may need one...
Or am I completely off base here? Maybe my oral surgeon is the wacko for thinking an ENT or an allergist or doctor would give consent to a sinus lift?
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