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Show July 5, 1984-Mag- na Times-Pag- e 3 Y) '-- cMagna Uim to tfianfz tlzs following mztcfianh, fox tfizix uififioxt dating out campaign to teaguaint tkz fu&c witfi out fiafist and fainting. . Jtiz cc riii Arbor Park Beauty Salon American Lumber 8461 W. 2700 So. . 8035 W. 3500 So. 250-903- 3 250-444- 4 H Camino Thco Ume 8120 W. 3500 So. 8432 W. 2700 So. 250-084- 9 250-922- 5 Main Street Hair Design Perk Dry Cleaners 8916 W. 2700 So. 8585 250-602- 1 Rck-A-flic- k 9110 W. 2700 So. 8573 W. 2700 So. Biting an apple, enjoying food and smiling are things we all take for granted. These daily activities are not given a second thought by most of us. But this is not the case of Ms. Dixie Brown, 45, of Midvale, Utah. Ms. Brown, like thousands of other Utahns who have worn dentures for over 20 years, suffered from a receding and thinning lower jaw. This condition makes the wearing of dene dentures-eve- n the tures- very difficult. Until recently, sufferers had little chance for relief. The treatments for the disorder were expensive, painful and often ineffective. However, that has all changed with a new procedure. The procedure, using a synthetic bone substance called calcitite, has proven to be a dental breakthrough in both cost and effectiveness, according to Dr. Karl Lind, Oral Surgeon, St. Marks Hospital. Basically, what happens to people with this problem, said Dr. Lind, is that they start eating carbohydrates like cookies and crackers, and begin drinking tea and coffee. And they eat little or no fresh vegetables. Their dentures fit too poorly to chew raw vegetables, fruits, and meats. Consequently, their diets tend to move away from proteins and vegetable best-mad- 250-804- 4 1 Reams Bargain Annex Dyches Rexall Drugs 8177 W. 3500 So. 9105 W. 2700 So. 250-634- Dantureivecrer bright ouflosh 2709 So. 250-073- 9 Ihe flower Slop 250-753- W. 250-588- 7 3 fiber to sugar and carbohydrates, frequently causing weight gain. Being overweight is associated with all sorts of healthy problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. But Dr. Lind noted that the condition makes it so painful to eat, many people stop eating and eventually lose weight. In addition to the physical health effects there are some very real Poorly psychological problems. fitting dentures, caused by a thinning jaw bone, can often be a source of embarrassment. Nothing can be worse than your teeth falling out in Ms. Brown was so public. about her mouth that she avoided smiling. She is really hoping the procedure will improve her looks. Before the calcitite procedure was developed, those suffering from a receding jaw had two options : a bone graft or placement of dental implants Both into their thinning jaw. procedures are very expensive. Dr. Lind estimated that the bone graft procedure costs about $6,000 The imincluding hospitalization. 0 without plant itself cost any other charges. The bone graft requires two separate operations to restore the jaw to an acceptable height. The graft procedure uses bone from die patients hip, which is very I painful, according to Dr. Lind. would have suffered longer if I had to have the bone graft, said Ms. Brown. Aside from the cost, the graft has other drawbacks. The procedure is not that effective. It is not uncommon for the grafted bone to be resorbed back into the body. Dr. Lind noted that he had recently seen a woman who had a graft in 1979 and was now in need of the calcitite procedure. The calcitite procedure has none of the disadvantages of the other procedures and is more effective. The calcitite seems to be resistive to hospital resorption. Only a one-da- y stay is required, as compared to four or five days for the graft procedure. And the cost is only $1,500. The calcitite procedure is best understood, according to Dr. Lind, when it is compared to setting concrete. A dental splint that could be compared to a concrete form is made. The calcitite, which is fine white powder, is mixed and prepared for injection. The calcitite is then injected under the gums to fill out the splint. The splint is then left for several weeks until the calcitite has had time to firm up and cure. milZ KOfflCB NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS -- $750-$l,00- , Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education of the Granite School District at Its office, 340 East 3S4S South, Room 14, up to 5 p.m. Tuesday July 17, 1914 for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction of an addition to the girls locker room at Granger High School, 3690 South 3600 West, Salt Lake City, Utah S4119. Bids will be Publicly opened and read in the Boardroom of the Administration Office Building, 340 East 3545 South, Salt Lake City, Utah at?-3- 0 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 1904. The right is reserved by the Board of Education to reject any and all proposals. A certified or cashiers check or bid bond of not less than five percent .5 percent) of the amount of the bid, drawn payable to the order of the Board of Education of Granite School District shall accompany the bid. This check or bid bond of the accepted bidder shall be forfeited in case he falls or refuses to enter into the contract or furnish the 100 percent performance bond, and 100 percent material and labor payment bond as required by the owner and the State of Utah. All general contractors will be required to submit with their bid a list of the subcontractors which they propose to use. Said listing shall be categorized as specified, and shall include a specific bid price from each subcontractor included on the list. A subcontractor, as an alternate. Is underlined, may package categories resulting In a reduction to the bid. After the bid opening, the General Contractor may not, with out the specific written consent of the Office of Administrative Services of the Granite School District, alter the subcontractors Identified on the bid list. The owner shall enter Into only one contract for construction of the protect. The successful bidder, to be known as the General Contractor shall have the responsibility for proper execution of all work contracted by him. Instructions, plans and specifications and proposal blanks will be on file In the office of School Facilities, Room 14, 340 East 3545 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, where they may be consulted or secured for the purpose of bidding.' A deposit of $35 will be required to guarantee return of said plans. Said deposit will be returned provided the plans and specifications are returned to the architect In good order within ten days following receipt of proposal. S) BRIANTG' BADGER Business Administrator, Treasurer Board of Education Granite School District 1964. PUBLISHED July 5, 12, V " The key advantages of this procedure are that it is less expensive, requires a shorter stay in the hospital, We have been and is not resorbed. able to create some very good ridges on the jaw... much better than the bone grafts, said Dr. Lind. New technology is often blamed as a major force behind the high cost of health care. The calcitite procedure is a good example of new technology that is more effective and less costly. The procedure can relieve suffering and give sufferers a brighter outlook. As Ms. Brown said, Im really looking forward to biting an apple.. I have not been able to do that for several years. PUBUC NOTICES NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education of the Granite Scholl District at Its office, 340 East 3545 South, between 6- - 30 and 7- - 90 P.M. July 17, 1984, for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction of two new Elementary Schools located at 3100 South 5100 West and 6200 South 3500 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Bids will be publicly opened and read in the Board Room of the Administration Office Building, 340 East 3545 South, Salt Lake City, Utah at 15 P.M. on July 17, 1984. The right is reserved by the Board of Education to reject any and all proposals. A certified cashiers check or bid bond of not less than five percent 5 percent) of the amount of the bid, drawn payable to the order of the Board of Education of granite School District, shall accompany the bid. This check or bid bond of the accepted bidder shall be forfeited In case he fails or refuses to enter Into the contract or furnish I0u percent performance bond and 100 percent materials and labor payment bond as required by the owner and the State of Utah. All gen contractors will be required to be prepared to submit, within two hours after bid opening, a list of the subcontractors which they propose to use. Said listing shall be categorized as specified, and shall include a specific bid price for each subcontractor Included on the list. A subcontractor, as an alternative, may package categories resulting in a deduction to the bid. After the bid opening, the General Contractor may not, without the specific written consent of the Office of Administrative Services of the Granite School District, alter the subcontractors Identified on the bid list. The Owner shall enter into one contract for the construction of both projects and the attached modular units. Instructions, plans and specifications and proposed blanks will be on file in the office of MHT Architects, Inc., located at 2398 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 27, 1994, where they may be consulted or secured for the purpose of bidding. A deposit of $100.00 per set, will be required to guarantee return of said plans. Said deposit will be refunded provided the plans and specifications are returned to the Architect in good order within ten days following receipt of proposal. I) BRIANTG' BADGER Business Administrat or, Treasurer Board of Education Granite School District PUBLISHED July 5, 12, 1984. |