Monday 19 November 2012

All I want for Christmas is ..........

Hello Everyone and welcome to my latest offering,
We have just returned from my latest visit to Birmingham Dental Hospital , chauffeured both ways ( by choice this time ) I had a good long chat with the Consultant who told me exactly what he has done, and intends to do in the next month.
Today was my third appointment and it seems certain that they are going to extraordinary lengths to get 'the look' right. The tops of my implants in my jaw are similar to bolts, whilst the base,which remains captive in the reconstructed jaw are similar to nuts ( I'm talking fixtures !!! ). The Consultant screws the bolts off and takes impressions every time I go. This afternoon was the first fitting of a wax mould (bridge)constructed from the last set of impressions. It was designed to drop into the two outside implants and fitted perfectly. A few minor adjustments to make sure that the bite was even was followed by another impression taken between the bridge and the top teeth. This one was taken using something akin to bathroom sealant using the same type of applicator gun. Several heaves later,followed by 5 minutes of not moving, it set and was taken out. My consultant took some colour matches of my top teeth to colour the new set when they are made, and tried to colour match my gum but agreed that as part of it was donated from my thigh ( deep red ) and part from my upper arm ( almost white ), it would be impossible to match. As people very rarely see lower gums, I dont see that as a problem.
Next visit is in a fortnight when there will be a fitting of my first set of teeth. These will be designed to be altered before a final set are manufactured. I'm really impressed at the efforts they are going to.
Socially,life is good. I'm doing everything I want to do, nothing is preventing me from joining in any physical or intellectual activity - no pain, no more reactions to anaesthetics - bring it on, I'm good for a few more years yet ( I hope ).Every Day is a good Day !!!
I'll blog again before Christmas.
Very best wishes to all who read this
Chris