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Episode 769: Prescribing Nutrition: A Game Changer for Immediate Denture Outcomes

The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast
Guest: Dr. Lori Trost CE Credits: 0.5 CEU
Release Date: 5/14/2026

What if the secret to transforming traumatic immediate denture experiences lies not in technique alone, but in what happens months before you even pick up the forceps?

Dr. Lori Trost is a comprehensive restorative dentist practicing in Columbia, Illinois, who has revolutionized her approach to immediate dentures through evidence-based nutritional protocols. A recognized dental educator, clinical evaluator for dental manufacturers, and prolific author, Dr. Trost is a member of the ADA, ASDA, and AGD, serves as a board member of the AACO, and was honored as a Shils Foundation Award recipient for entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. She was named one of the "Top 25 Women in Dentistry" by Dental Products Report in 2013, bringing decades of clinical experience to her innovative patient care approach.

This episode explores Dr. Trost's comprehensive nutritional protocol that has dramatically improved healing outcomes for immediate denture patients. After observing patterns of delayed healing and increased discomfort in extraction cases, she developed a three-month pre-surgical regimen targeting bacterial balance, cellular health, and pain management. Her evidence-based approach combines specific probiotic therapy with targeted nutritional supplementation, resulting in faster healing, reduced post-operative discomfort, and improved patient satisfaction.

Episode Highlights:

  • Strain-specific probiotic therapy using L. reuteri has been clinically proven to promote periodontal healing and bone scaffolding in extraction sites. Patients begin taking one lozenge twice daily three months before extractions, establishing optimal bacterial balance in both gut and oral environments.
  • Vitamin C supplementation at 1000 milligrams daily addresses widespread deficiencies in immediate denture candidates, particularly smokers who lose 75 milligrams of vitamin C per cigarette consumed. This antioxidant therapy promotes wound healing while blocking histamine release that can interfere with tissue repair.
  • Quality protein powder supplementation provides essential amino acids including arginine and glutamine that drive cellular metabolism and healing capacity. This becomes critical for patients with compromised dentition who cannot adequately chew protein-rich foods and often rely on high-sugar nutritional drinks.
  • Socket gel application containing aloe and cloves provides immediate post-extraction comfort when placed inside the immediate denture against extraction sites. This natural product eliminates the need for narcotic prescriptions even in cases involving six to eight extractions per arch while providing slight retention benefits.
  • Digital denture workflows using intraoral scanning and 3D printing have revolutionized immediate denture accuracy and reduced adjustment appointments. Printed dentures using established resin materials can be fabricated within hours and demonstrate superior fit compared to traditional impression techniques.

Perfect for: General dentists performing extractions and immediate dentures, prosthodontists seeking evidence-based healing protocols, and clinicians interested in integrating nutritional medicine into dental practice.

Discover how this comprehensive approach can transform your most challenging cases into predictable successes while elevating your standard of patient care.

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Presenter Information: Dr. Lori Trost

Presenter Bio
Dr. Lori Trost Dr. Lori Trost maintains a full time practice in Columbia, IL that focuses on esthetic dentistry with a wellness approach to patient care.

She lectures extensively throughout North America, is a clinical evaluator for many dental manufacturers, and uses this opportunity to translate her knowledge and experience into authoring a wide variety of professional articles. On a daily basis she values her team members contribution to patient treatment success and continued professional passion.

Dr. Trost is a member of the ADA, ASDA, and AGD; a board member of the AACO; and, has been honored as a Shils Foundation Award Recipient from the ADA for Entrepreneurial Spirit and Leadership. Most recently, Lori was named as one of the “Top 25 Women in Dentistry” by Dental Products Report for 2013.

Her vision and approach to everyday clinical dentistry is informational, motivational, and refreshing.
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This free Viva presentation is made possible through the continued support of Viva Learning Originals. Dr. Lori Trost is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Viva Learning, COLTENE, DENTALEZ, Microcopy, NSK America, Premier Dental, SDI, Septodont, Viva Learning. Dr. Lori Trost may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Viva Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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