Dr. Grenn pioneered the development of the operating microscope and was the first to introduce it and use it for all procedures in Northern California. The microscope enables diagnosis and treatment with greater certainty and predictability via maximum illumination and magnification. Thus, commonly overlooked aspects of treatment that would otherwise result in eventual failure of treatment are visualized, and expertly diagnosed and treated.
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January 17th, 2010Antibiotics
November 3rd, 2009Why won’t antibiotics solve my root canal problem?
Antibiotics help your immune system to fight pathological (disease causing) microorganisms. Once a pulp is diseased, injured, inflamed or dead, the blood flow into the pulp is compromised or non-existent if the pulp. This creates an ideal environment for the microorganisms to live inside of the tooth. Since blood flow is limited or non-existent, antibiotics are not carried into the pulp to affect the microorganisms. Therefore, they flourish in the pulp chamber inside the tooth no matter how much antibiotics you take. The antibiotic is effective in the supporting tissues around the tooth such as the gingiva (gums), mucosa, jaw bone and periodontal ligament. But the disease or dead pulp provides a constant source of microorganisms to re-infect the tissues. Once the root canal is done and the home for the microorganisms is eliminated, healing will follow and antibiotics will be effective in assisting the surrounding tissues to heal. It should be noted that the latter tissues can heal on their own without the help of the antibiotics once the root canal is completed.
Welcome to my new blog
July 22nd, 2009After many years of practicing endodontics, teaching and lecturing all over the world, I am very pleased to finally have an easy way of communicating all that I have learned with the dental community in an easy and interactive way. If you are a patient or a dentist, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning endodontic or implant therapy.
