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At the age of 17, in 1962, I had my 6 upper front teeth removed in surgery at a hospital in Massachusetts. The bone appears to have been "cut back" on one side more than on the other. I have been wearing a plate for the past 46 years. My question to you is: Do you have any idea what may have been wrong with my gums to warrant removal of those 6 teeth? When I look at photos of myself at 17, before the teeth were removed, they looked fine. I also do not recall any pain issues with my mouth or teeth.I just don't know what the reason may have been to have these teeth removed. Thanks, Madge
Dear Madge:
I am so sorry that you have had to deal with a denture for so many year. I am even more sorry that I cannot help you at all.
The only thing that can be done, is a proper, comprehensive clinical exam with x-rays. Also looking at old pictures. It might be possible to attempt to figure out the reason for the removal of the teeth, but it is very hard.
www.prosthodontics.org is the website for the American College of Prosthodontists. It will have a link to a Prosthodontist, specialist in reconstructive, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Part of out training involves the science of the biology of tooth loss. A Prosthodontist will be the most qualified person to look at your situation and try and play detective.
I wish you luck in your endeavor,
Dr. Zev Kaufman
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Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.
Expertise
I can answer any question from simple routine dentistry to very complex dentistry with emphasis on reconstructive, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. My expertise is in co-ordination of very complex treatment plans with other dental specialists or as a one-man-team, since I have extensive training in Prosthodontics, Surgical Implantology, and orthodontics.
Experience
Over a decade in private practice of Surgical Implantology and Prosthodontics. Founder and owner of Prosthodontics & Implant Surgery of Manhattan, PC.
Clinical Assistant Professor at the Post-Graduate Department of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry.
Lecture weekly since 1999 on advanced Implant Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry Post-Graduate Program in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry.
Former clinical assistant professor of Dental Radiology at the NYU College of Dentistry.
Former clinical and lecture faculty at Lincoln Hospital, Dental residency program.
Former clinical and lecture faculty at St. Barnabas Hospital (Bronx, NY) dental residency program.
Lecture nationally on Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.
Organizations
Memeber of the American College of Prosthodontics.
Memeber of the Acacdemy of Osseointegration.
Member or the Omikron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honors Dental Society.
Member of the American Dental Education Association.
Education/Credentials
Graduated with Honors from New York University College of Dentistry.
Post-Graduate training and certificate in the specialty of Prosthodontics.
Post-Graduate training and ceritificate in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry.
Honors-program in Comprehensive and Applied Practice Management.
Honors-program in Orthodontics.
Awards and Honors
NYU Cervice award to the community.
OKU honor society.
National Dean's List.
National Who's Who.
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