Re: [ACEsthetics] Denture issue- medical

Howard, I think you and the patient are on to something... I'm thinking bite more than acrylic.... is it possible to tens him, shoot a bite and then trim the bite so he can wear it as a temproary orthotic over the denture... then see if that helps.  that will rule out the acrylic.

Rod Strickland, DDS

rod@nichepracticeseminars.com

mobile: (843) 290-8584

On Feb 26, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Howard Hoffman wrote:

I heard from a patient today who I haven't seen since making him a set of dentures about 2 years ago. Lower has 2 implants with locators.

Medically, this guy has been a mess his entire life. In his 50's, on borrowed time for last 30 years. Several open heart surgeries. Septicemia, thyroid ca, and on and on. A few months ago he started having issues with tingling of the fingers. Computer programmer- he thought it was carpal tunnels.He researches EVERYTHING, big time. Carpal tunnels was ruled out. Then he had a major slip and fall. Messed him up, followed by being broadsided and totalling his car. Laid him up. It just keeps going. Then a GI blockage. They thought Ca. Ruled out. Then tremors. Tongue tingles.Dry mouth (for years).

 Neurologist thought MS, Vision blurry. Then ruled it out for Parkinson's, now they have no idea.

Last week he took the denture out  and stuck in an old one. Tremors went away. Other symptoms subsided.

He thinks that maybe the acrylic wasn't completely cured.

Perhaps he is overclosed.

I am seeing him tomorrow just before his neurologist appointment.

Perhaps opening him up with neuromuscular bite, allowing more blood flow to the brain. (There are some really interesting findings out there re: occlusion and MS). Major stuff coming out of Edmonton.

Perhaps, just pressure cooking the denture will help.

Any thoughts???

Thanks,

Howard

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Howard J. Hoffman, DDS, PA

21110 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 402

Aventura, FL 33180

www.SmileStylers.com

ph: 305-933-3070 (o)

ph: 305-467-6343 (m)

fax: 305-933-2230

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