AboutZev 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.
Expert: Zev Kaufman, D.D.S. Date: 7/4/2008 Subject: My Fillings keep falling out
Question About a year ago, I had 2 fillings put in, one on each of the very back bottom molars. Within a couple of months, one of them fell out and had to be replaced. Then, (about 5 months after that) both of them fell out. I got one replaced yesterday, but I have the strange feeling that it is already gone, as I feel a rather unusual hole there, and it hurts more than they have in the past. So my question, is this: am I doing something wrong, that they keep falling out, or is it that I simply have an inexperienced dentist? I asked him for an explination, and he told me he really wasn't sure why they keep falling out.
Thanks for any help you can give me!
*Kelly*
Answer Dear Kelly:
It is difficult for me, without a proper clinical examination and X-rays to pass judgement, but restorations (fillings) when prepared properly are designed to stay in the mouth for years to come. If a restoration keeps falling out, it means that there is a problem with the preparation technique, or choice or restorative material. I would suggest going for a second opinion, either to another dentist or to the specialist-a Prosthodontist.
www.prosthodontics.org will have a "find a Prosthodontist in your area" link.
Good luck and best wishes,
Dr. Zev Kaufman
