What is Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)? Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a natural material derived from a patient’s own blood that is increasingly being used in dentistry to promote healing and improve outcomes in treatments such as gum disease and dental implants. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common condition that affects the soft …
X-Nav Technology with Dr. Alfred Penhaskashi Provides for the Optimal Placement, Every Time! When placing dental implants, it is imperative to have an accurate placement into the jaw to ensure both longevity and comfort. For years, periodontists, oral surgeons, and other dental professionals have been using experience and archaic measurement techniques to maximize placement accuracy. …
As another global health crisis makes its rise in the United States, it stands to reason that there is growing concern among the public regarding transmission, detection, and treatment of this new-found threat: Monkeypox. According to the CDC, Monkeypox outbreaks have occurred in the United States to the tune of 24,846 cases with one death …
For over two years, Covid-19 has affected millions of lives in the United States and around the world. Though most attention has rightfully been paid to respiratory and cardiovascular manifestations of the virus, as dental professionals we cannot overlook the potential for negative dental health effects and oral manifestations of SARS-CoV-2. Because Covid-19 enters human …
Though the first evidence of dental implants is often attributed to the Mayans around 600 AD from archeological records, restoration of lost and missing teeth has come a long way over the past 1400 years.1 Until relatively recently, patients with lost or missing teeth, particularly those missing an entire upper or lower arch of teeth, …
The advances in technology have made dentistry a more viable option for patients than ever before. The prevention of dental issues and gum disease remains the foundation of Dr. Penhaskashi’s specialty care. Dr P has focused his practice on minimally invasive treatment approaches which are the lease invasive for best patient care such as laser …