Maintaining good oral health is not just about having a bright smile or fresh breath. A healthy lifestyle that incorporates good dental habits is essential for achieving optimal dental health and improving our total body wellness. In this blog, we will explore the importance of a healthy lifestyle in relation to dental health and discuss …
Dental implants have revolutionized the field of dentistry, providing patients with a reliable and long-lasting solution for missing teeth. However, despite their high success rate, dental implant failures can occur. Understanding the reasons behind these failures and exploring effective preventive measures is crucial for ensuring successful implant outcomes. In this article, we will delve into …
While diabetes has a significant impact on the body’s overall health, it can also have a significant effect on oral health and wellness. In this blog post, we’ll explore how diabetes affects oral health, what can be done to keep diabetes in check, and the importance of open communication with dental professionals. How Diabetes Affects …
X-Nav Technologies and Dental Implants Dental implants have become a popular choice for patients seeking to replace missing teeth. Full-arch dental implant cases require precise planning and execution to achieve optimal results. X-Nav Technologies has developed a groundbreaking 3D Live technology, the X-Guide, that can significantly improve the accuracy and outcomes of full-arch dental implant …
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 least invasive for best patient care such as laser …