A prosthesis is an artificial replacement for a biological organ. Prostheses are used in all sorts of surgeries to replace damaged and diseased parts. They are usually made up of biologically inert materials such as titanium and do not usually elicit an allergic reaction. These prosthetic devices may be attached using screws, cement, snap-fit into the region, or a combination of all three.
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My reports indicate that I have cancer in my voice box. Will I get better with treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male. I have difficulty breathing and distressed sleeping patterns leading to breathlessness associated with coughing and loss of voice over a prolonged time. My present report findings is as below- 1. There are extensive osteophytes arising from the anterior and lat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. According to the reports, you have a laryngeal mass glottic to supraglottic extension, and you have already been tracheostomized. The histopathological report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) su... Read Full »
Can dental cap placement cause pressure on the tooth root?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 60 years old. I have pressure on the front teeth above the gum line for about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. The dentist thought it was due to replacing caps with new ones, affecting the bite and causing pain on the gum above the tooth. My gums are tight, and I have visited an Endodontist for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your detailed query, you have apical periodontitis. This is due to the high points on caps. When you close your teeth, your opposite side puts pressure on the teeth, which are now becoming annoying. Because the pressure is at the tip or apical portion of the ro... Read Full »
Can a severed finger recover fully after reattachment?
Query: Hello doctor, Is there any possibility of full recovery after detachment of severed right-hand thumb, if the detached part is found and not fully damaged? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The recovery depends on multiple factors: Time since the injury to revascularization (six hours for limbs and up to eight to 10 hours for digits depending on the method of preservation of detached part). The degree of crushing of both the ends. Age of the patient (... Read Full »
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