Board Certified Prosthodontists Combat Dental Adhesive Scare With Practical Options at Affordable Prices
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In the twentieth century, the common prosthetic solution for severely compromised dental conditions was removal of decayed and periodontally hopeless teeth and the application of dentures. Never an ideal solution, dentures prescribed by a skilled clinician and manufactured by a quality laboratory, could at least be somewhat esthetic, somewhat functional, and somewhat reliable. Removable teeth that sleep in a glass stood for decades as a viable solution, and smart denture wearers sought out the best adhesives for assistance in keeping their teeth comfortably snug by day.
Recent widespread consumer alerts that excessive zinc in denture adhesives may weaken limbs and/or disturb proper balance have denture patients clearly on edge. Product manufacturers insist that proper usage off these products is totally safe and that only in circumstances where dentures are loose or ill fitting and excessive denture cream is used, could a patient's overall health be at risk.
The American College of Prosthodontists recommends that denture patients visit their dentist to ensure that the denture is relined to fit the anatomically changing ridge as best as possible. This minimizes the need for large doses of adhesives in the mouth and reduces the risk of injury.
Drs. Tom Balshi and Glenn Wolfinger, board certified prosthodontists at the Pi Dental Center in Fort Washington, take the recommendation one step further. Twenty-first century state of the art smile solutions with dental implants completely eliminate both the need for dentures and dependence on adhesives. New very affordable permanent smiles can be achieved with minimally invasive treatment in a single clinical visit, rejuvenating the face as well as providing non-removable teeth that look and function sometimes even better than the natural born smile.
For additional information on dental implant care or on completely avoiding excessive zinc intake via adhesives, contact the Pi Dental Care Center.
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ACP Father-Son Team Lecture On Trends In Dental Implant Treatment
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ACP Fellow Dr. Thomas Balshi, founder of Fort Washington's Pi Dental Center and his son, Mr. Stephen Balshi, a biomedical engineer and CEO of CM Ceramics and also a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, received crystal "Space Coast" clocks in Melbourne, Florida after delivering a full day lecture on the topic of successful dental implant treatment for individuals missing substantial bone.
The father and son team presented essentials of their trademarked Teeth In A Day protocol to the Brevard County Dental Society, composed of dental specialists from all areas of the profession. In addition they capped off the day with the introduction of the "Stability Star," a biomedically engineered system for creating esthetic, healthy smiles without the need for bone grafting.
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Tooth Brushing Can Prevent A Heart Attack
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Researches reported last week that people with the most germ-ridden mouths are the most likely to have heart attacks. A study comparing heart attack victims to healthy volunteers found that heart patients had higher numbers of bacteria in their mouths. These findings add to a growing body of evidence linking oral hygiene with overall health. Oelisoa Andriankaja and colleagues at the University at Buffalo in New York were trying to learn whether any particular species of bacteria might be causing heart attacks. They found that the people who had the most bacteria of all types in their mouths were the most likely to have had heart attacks.
Andriankaja stated, "Even though some specific periodontal pathogens have been found to be associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, the total bacterial pathogenic burden is more important than the type of bacteria. In other words, the total number is more important than one single organism." Doctors are not sure how bacteria may be linked with heart attacks but several studies have shown an association between gum disease and heart disease. Bacteria may set off general inflammation that in turn causes blood to clot.
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