#61626 08-31-2007 09:27 AM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP  Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 | Thanks you guys, baby steps sound good. There are no prosothodontists in my area-where should aI look
Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.
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#61627 08-31-2007 09:56 AM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 | By the way, what does a prosthodontis do-how could he help me, because of radiation?
Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.
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#61628 08-31-2007 10:29 AM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 41 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 41 | Hello,
I dont know where in va you are but i am in richmond and have found a orel guy that knows about rad i have had one pulled with on prob at all. I just dont want to give anyone information that may not be good for them. If you want i will sene you his name and number and you make up your own mind.
paul
paulie
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#61629 08-31-2007 10:40 AM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 | Paulie, please do-how does one go about getting
information on dentists other than name and
address.
Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.
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#61630 08-31-2007 11:29 AM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 41 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 41 | Hi again,
I am sending this to you via pm
paul
paulie
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#61631 08-31-2007 12:22 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 | Peace....
If you are near Richmond I can help you as well. Just let me know if you need the name and number. My Dad has a prosthodontist that he sees regularly.
Joy
CG to Father, 75 yo with SCC of the mouth; upper maxillectomy and neck diss. performed on 5/23/07. Father also suffered heart attack during surgery and now has CHF. RT complete on 8/28/07. Cancer back 11/27/07. RT and Chemo to start on 12/17. Cancer back 6/17/08. Finally at rest 08/08/08.
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#61632 08-31-2007 01:14 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Peace, Here is a link for you to use if you are not near Richmond and can use the referrals above: http://www.prosthodontics.org/patients/find.asp just fill out the form with your zip code. This is a link to a web site of two friends of mine that are prosthodontists. http://dentalimplants-usa.com/prostho.html You can read about what they do and that they treat oral cancer patients. I hope you find someone soon. Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#61633 09-01-2007 11:43 AM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 | Hey Jerry.
You have been so kind! I am going to go just get an opinion from the hospital dentist the oncologist sent me too and then run it by you guys. I cannot afford to lost my flap in my mouth, that was my last chance, that flap.
Thank you so mucn
Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.
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#61634 09-03-2007 01:32 PM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Peace,
A prosthodontist has 2 to 3 years more trainging beyond dental school. They learn how to restore function in very difficult cases. They tend to deal wtih the whole mouth in cases that have had extensive destruction of the teeth, surgery to the jaws and supporting structures post cancer treatment or post surgery.
We are all capable of treateing theses cases however, prosthodontists pretty much stick to this type of whole mouth rehabilitation as opposed to treating simple healthy one or two teeth cases.
It's a little more involved than that but that is the long and the short of it.
Hope all is getting better.
Cheers,
Mike
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend.
Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
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#61635 09-07-2007 12:18 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 | Hey guys,
Well, I made an appmt for next Wed. My mouth just hurts when I sleep but I am going to make my mind up. If it is a small fix, I will let him do it if it involves numbing and fixing. But if it is more, I will check it out with Mike and Jerry just to be safe. The radiation part scares me always and since I have a pectoral flap in my mouth, whenever anyone comes at it with a pick- I just scrunch up and wait to die. I will kee pyou posted. If it is serious, then I will leave the state if I have to see a prosthodonist. I pray that there is no more pain in my future.
Thanks you guys!
Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.
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