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. …
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, …