Can a Periodontist elect to have a lab install the prosthetic after the original one was installed by the Periodontist, it seems every time the issue of breakage was found the lab came in " Perrin-Young" The lab came in for installation and removal, versus the Dr. Periodontist, is this standard actions taken by most perdontist?
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This is an ethical issue. A periodontist is a Specialist by training, and is required to limit practice to that specialty, treatment of the supporting tissues of the teeth. Final restorations should be the province of the Generalist or a Prosthodontist. In most states, including mine, a lab technician is not permitted to directly "treat" a patient. Perhaps a second opinion is in order.
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Periodontist is limited in his practice to just that specialty. Therefore he / she cannot install any prostheses ( final restorations ). A laboratory tech is not licensed to install any restoration directly to patient. You should have your restorations or prostheses installed by a general dentist or a prosthodontist. Hope this helps
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What is legal of course varies state by state. It would really depend upon what type of prosthesis you have. But most lab technicians are adept at the mechanics of the situation. While it is not standard practice, it's really not something to lose sleep over either way. Most of the time it is a time issue, and the periodontist is more adept in the implant placement portion, but not as well versed in the prosthetic (usually the general dentist or prosthodontist) does most of that portion of treatment.
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Dear Patient,
I am sorry you are having trouble with your dental treatment. It seems that your restorations over your implants are breaking.Typically, the standard of care is that the Periodontist is only allowed to place and work with bone and gum tissues. Her practice would be limited to gum and implant surgery, not restoring the implants. A lab technician is also not allowed to treat a patient directly. My recommendation would be to get a second opinion from a general dentist.
Here's to your health,
Linda Y. Makuta, DDS
I am sorry you are having trouble with your dental treatment. It seems that your restorations over your implants are breaking.Typically, the standard of care is that the Periodontist is only allowed to place and work with bone and gum tissues. Her practice would be limited to gum and implant surgery, not restoring the implants. A lab technician is also not allowed to treat a patient directly. My recommendation would be to get a second opinion from a general dentist.
Here's to your health,
Linda Y. Makuta, DDS
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I could be incorrect, and laws differ between states, but I am not sure a lab tech should delivery any prosthesis UNLESS they are supervised by the Dr. Periodontist in the office. In any event if you have any concerns ask Dr. Periodontist and get your questions answered immediately. If in doubt, just ask the doctor. Any decent doc will be more than glad to answer any of your questions and pit your mind at ease.
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Please submit your question clarifying what type of prosthetic and the specific actions that the lab is taking. More important, if you are unsure or confused ask your Dentist directly. Keeping those lines of communication open is key to having a good experience with your Dentist and getting your needs Net.
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From. your post it is unclear what is going on here. Is the periodontist delivering a permanent "prosthetic" or some sort of transitional device? Is this an implant case? In order to provide an intelligent answer, more information is needed.