Jan 27, 2019
Dr. John Kois lists 4 risk factors which we’ve already covered, but over the years I’ve added a few. One is physiologic risk. I see a lot of people with sleep apnea, allergies, and other seemingly non-dental issues and I’ve come to consider them as physiologic risks. I highly suggest you get training in sleep...
Jan 20, 2019
Today we’re talking about the 4th risk factor – aesthetic risk. I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but I’ve had a few patients who have been very difficult to match when putting in crowns or other aesthetic work. I call patients “high aesthetic risk” if, when they smile, they show lots of teeth...
Jan 13, 2019
We’re continuing today with risk factors that I talk with patients about so that they understand it’s their problem and not mine. Today we’re going to talk about functional risks such as clenching and grinding. When I ask dentists how many of their patients should be wearing guards the answers usually vary...
Jan 6, 2019
Biomechanical risk is more than just decay. A lot of us think that we first check for perio, then decay. I also look for acidity or erosion. Erosion can absolutely destroy a person’s dentition. When I see signs of erosion on an adult I start thinking about sleep apnea. If I see signs of acidity in younger persons, it...