Well, I got the impressions done today. I expressed my concern about
any difficulty getting that thing out of my mouth. The very nice lady
said not to worry -- she wouldn't leave my side. True to her word,
she held the tray in place and kept testing the material. It was less
than 2 minutes for each impression. There was a little soreness in
two teeth for about 5 minutes. The device will be ready in two
weeks. Be nice to me -- I had to put my 12-year-old dog to sleep
yesterday, and the tears won't stop. But I made it through the
appointment without crying.

Eva

Be nice to me -- I had to put my 12-year-old dog to sleep
yesterday, and the tears won't stop. But I made it through the
appointment without crying.

Eva

Well, I got the impressions done today. I expressed my concern about
any difficulty getting that thing out of my mouth. The very nice lady
said not to worry -- she wouldn't leave my side. True to her word,
she held the tray in place and kept testing the material. It was less
than 2 minutes for each impression. There was a little soreness in
two teeth for about 5 minutes. The device will be ready in two
weeks. Be nice to me -- I had to put my 12-year-old dog to sleep
yesterday, and the tears won't stop. But I made it through the
appointment without crying.

Eva

I don't get why some dental offices send these out to laboratories.

equesnel@unm.edu> wrote in message
news:1174508726.779934.10250@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
Well, I got the impressions done today. I expressed my concern about
any difficulty getting that thing out of my mouth. The very nice lady
said not to worry -- she wouldn't leave my side. True to her word,
she held the tray in place and kept testing the material. It was less
than 2 minutes for each impression. There was a little soreness in
two teeth for about 5 minutes. The device will be ready in two
weeks. Be nice to me -- I had to put my 12-year-old dog to sleep
yesterday, and the tears won't stop. But I made it through the
appointment without crying.

Eva

If its actually an NTI, the only licensed lab is Keller. So assuming it
is Keller, then the patient would be getting an NTI Plus. If there are
labs out there producing NTI's I am sure Jim Boyd would be highly
interested in knowing who they are. :-)


"Amatus Cremona" <arcus@martole.e..com> wrote in message
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I don't get why some dental offices send these out to laboratories.

equesnel@unm.edu> wrote in message
news:1174508726.779934.10250@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
Well, I got the impressions done today. I expressed my concern about
any difficulty getting that thing out of my mouth. The very nice lady
said not to worry -- she wouldn't leave my side. True to her word,
she held the tray in place and kept testing the material. It was less
than 2 minutes for each impression. There was a little soreness in
two teeth for about 5 minutes. The device will be ready in two
weeks. Be nice to me -- I had to put my 12-year-old dog to sleep
yesterday, and the tears won't stop. But I made it through the
appointment without crying.

Eva

I just wonder how much the dental office would have to charge for an NTI if
they sent it to the lab each time. Your office time doubles, material cost
triples, and you have the lab fee.

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Amatus

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"Tim Dixon" <timgdixon@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3rnMh.154378$dO6.31774@newsfe07.phx...
If its actually an NTI, the only licensed lab is Keller. So assuming it
is Keller, then the patient would be getting an NTI Plus. If there are
labs out there producing NTI's I am sure Jim Boyd would be highly
interested in knowing who they are. :-)


"Amatus Cremona" <arcus@martole.e..com> wrote in message
news:SpCdncXU-oWGQZzbnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@wideopenwest.com...
I don't get why some dental offices send these out to laboratories.

equesnel@unm.edu> wrote in message
news:1174508726.779934.10250@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
Well, I got the impressions done today. I expressed my concern about
any difficulty getting that thing out of my mouth. The very nice lady
said not to worry -- she wouldn't leave my side. True to her word,
she held the tray in place and kept testing the material. It was less
than 2 minutes for each impression. There was a little soreness in
two teeth for about 5 minutes. The device will be ready in two
weeks. Be nice to me -- I had to put my 12-year-old dog to sleep
yesterday, and the tears won't stop. But I made it through the
appointment without crying.

Eva

I just wonder how much the dental office would have to charge for an NTI if
they sent it to the lab each time. Your office time doubles, material cost
triples, and you have the lab fee.

In article <1174508726.779934.10...@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com>,

eques...@unm.edu wrote:
Be nice to me -- I had to put my 12-year-old dog to sleep
yesterday, and the tears won't stop. But I made it through the
appointment without crying.

Eva

I'm very sorry for the loss of your dog.

Webby

No real reason to get impressions for an NTI. They are usually
made directly in your mouth and delivered back to you on the
same appointment (why have pain for two more weeks?!?).

You must be getting the Keller Lab version, which is OK, but is
more expensive and unnecessary in most cases.

My pets are OK, but my 20 yo son broke his wrist in a college
baseball game today.

:-(
Steve

On Mar 21, 8:58 pm, Steven Fawks <tuthjoc...@myturbonet.com> wrote:
No real reason to get impressions for an NTI. They are usually
made directly in your mouth and delivered back to you on the
same appointment (why have pain for two more weeks?!?).

You must be getting the Keller Lab version, which is OK, but is
more expensive and unnecessary in most cases.

My pets are OK, but my 20 yo son broke his wrist in a college
baseball game today.

:-(
Steve

Well, I am -- as usual -- at a disadvantage here. I have to go with
what the professional says. I thought I'd get the device right away,
too. The doc told me that they take the impressions, which included a
separate one of just my bite, and work them to see how my teeth fit
together and how my bite works. I dunno. There are only two places
in my area who even make this device. I've got to go with what I know
to do. It is expensive -- $379. It's a little frustrating, I think.
The doc just talked to me about 5 minutes, and then the lady who works
for him took over.

I'm sorry your son got hurt. I hope he heals really fast. Remember
to take the time to appreciate those pets while you have them.

Eva

I charge $450 for them, book 40 minutes, and the patient leaves with it in
their mouth. The 40 minutes includes time walking from waiting room,
opening up instruments, saying hello, etc. Actual fabrication takes about
15-20 minutes.


Amatus

On Mar 22, 10:00 am, "Amatus Cremona" <Nic...@sottovocce.com> wrote:
I charge $450 for them, book 40 minutes, and the patient leaves with it in
their mouth. The 40 minutes includes time walking from waiting room,
opening up instruments, saying hello, etc. Actual fabrication takes about
15-20 minutes.


Amatus

Well, I don't know what to say. I didn't have much of a choice. I'm
pedalling as fast as I can here. I couldn't exactly wrestle him to
the ground and demand he make it for me now. I've gotta go with the
flow.

Eva