For Patients with Dentures or Missing Teeth: It’s Easier than Ever to Have the Teeth You Want!

maggie — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:54:21 +0000

If you are tired of dentures that fall out or bridges that don’t stay put, then this procedure may be for you. Teeth-in-a-Day is a minimally invasive way to get the secure teeth you want in less time. In one office visit, extractions are done and implants are placed. Temporary teeth are securely fastened at this time and remain until the patient is fully healed. After healing has occurred, implant-retained final teeth are custom made and attached to the implants. This optimal procedure allows you to enjoy fully functional teeth without the worries that accompany ordinary dentures and bridges, and you will have peace of mind in knowing that your dentures will never fall out. Please contact Dr. Bret Dyer for more information on this innovative and successful treatment.

Social Media for Research

Bret Dyer — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:12:57 +0000

Today, I’m wondering how a patient can use social media to look for solutions to dental problems they may have. I don’t really know how this will work for dental offices, even though I can tell you that social media does impact my life. I use it to follow my family and friends. I can read their wall and see what they were up to recently, then call and have a more fun conversation. When I’m traveling and need to book a hotel, I usually go to TripAdvisor to check out the hotel. So, I have begun to realize that I can rely on social media a lot in personal life. But how would someone use it to find a dentist or a type of treatment that they need?

I have had several patients tell me they have discussed their dentists with friends. So if you have used Facebook, Myspace, etc to find dental treatments or a dentist, please let me know.

Minimally Invasive Periodontal Treatment Using the Er, Cr: YSGG Laser: A Two Year Retrospective

maggie — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:13:11 +0000

Clinical Case Report

Bret Dyer, DDS, MS

Eric C. Sung, DDS

Synopsis of publication appearing in the International Association of Dental Research

Periodontitis occurs when bacterial plaque infects the ligaments and bones supporting the teeth, causing them to become loose and fall out. This disease is usually treated by removing the calcified bacterial deposits and biofilm from the surfaces of the teeth and roots. While some of these procedures are invasive surgeries, others are minimally invasive, non-surgical treatments yielding improved results. However, both of these procedures have serious disadvantages including excess pain and healing time and can be difficult to perform because of visual impairments from blood and impractical instruments. An effective alternative treatment for periodontitis is through utilization of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser or “water laser”. By employing this method, easy visual access to the affected area is achieved, less bleeding occurs, and healing time and discomfort levels are greatly diminished. The advantages for patients are gum treatment without scalpels and sutures. Our research showed repair of the gum tissue without recession. When compared to common gum surgery, the laser treatment resulted in better outcomes and took about half the time.

Side Effects from Drugs for Osteoporosis

Bret Dyer — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:14:40 +0000

Lot’s of people take medications for osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates such as Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva are very popular. About 1% of patients who take these drugs have a complication called osteonecrosis (the bone in the mouth dies and becomes exposed). This complication can happen with trauma, having a tooth pulled, or wearing a denture. To date, there are no reliable tests to determine who might have this problem. Even worse, there is not a reliable treatment for the dead exposed bone.

I use low level laser therapy (LLLT) after all treatment. It’s like shining a flashlight on the tissue, patients cannot feel anything. Yet the wavelength of the laser stimulates the gum and bone to heal faster. LLLT also reduces swelling. One study was reported using LLLT to treat osteonecrosis. I have used LLLT on patients that have been referred to me for this problem. So far, every site has healed within weeks of treatment. I anticipate that LLLT may become the first line treatment for osteonecrosis in the jaw.

Osteonecrosis before treatmentHealing after LLLT

Healing After LLLT

How to keep or improve your smile

Bret Dyer — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:23:27 +0000

I lectured and performed live surgery at an Oral Surgery Workshop this weekend. Oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dentists attended to learn minimally invasive surgery techniques. The first half of my presentation focused on cosmetic surgery. Then we followed the lecture with a lip lowering surgery with gum shaping to enhance the smile.
This is the before image. I will report her follow up image after her postoperative appointments.

I also taught a technique for atraumatic extractions. After the tooth is removed, it is replaced with an implant the same day.

Sometimes this process is referred to as teeth in a day. The advantages of this approach are: no denture, preserves the smile, prevents gum recession, and our approach is a minimally invasive laser procedure.

Search Words and Phrases

Bret Dyer — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:39:52 +0000

I have been asking patients – how do you find the dentist you want for your treatment? Some ask their neighbors and coworkers. But most use the internet. We have become comfortable looking for things online. When I was looking for a new tv, I did the same thing. I typed in hdtv. Tons of sites to investigate.

Guess which search terms patients are using to find yours truly. So far the list I have includes:

gum doctor

gum surgery

gum pocket

bone loss around teeth.

When I asked patients how the looked for dental implants, they gave me these keyworks: dental implant cost, teeth implants, replace teeth, same day teeth, same day dentures.

Surprizingly to me, not one patient used search terms for laser treatment. Laser treatment is key to minimally invasive procedures. Rather, patients needing this type of treatment searched for: painless dentist.

So after typing in key words and phrases, you see pages and pages of matches. So what now. In future posts, we’ll look at asking the right questions.

So how do you investigate dentists or the treatments they provide?

Bret Dyer — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:52:53 +0000

I have been asking patients how they found us. Most are referred by general dentists. But every week, we are seeing patients who found us through the web. They go to Google and type in key words. Then after checking out many sites, they end up calling us for an appointment. So over the next few posts, let’s consider what type of information you can find on the net.T3EMC29V8J72

“I love My Implants! They Feel like Real Teeth”

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:24:07 +0000

I Wouldn’t Go Anywhere Else

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:23:07 +0000

Teeth Saved by Bone Regeneration

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:21:51 +0000