Thirty-five million Americans are full or partially edentulous. That means they have no remaining natural teeth. In the worst of situations these individuals opt to do nothing about it. For them, the aging process thrusts into high gear. Bone resorbs causing the face to become cavernous; chewing … [Read more...] about What Is the Real Cost of Dentures?
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Prosthodontics Awareness Week a la Pi Dental Center
Prosthodontics Awareness Week a la Pi Dental Center - April 4-9, 2011: When the American College of Prosthodontists announced their first designation of a Prosthodontics Awareness Week, the Pi team embraced the idea with gusto. Here was an opportunity to showcase all that distinguishes a … [Read more...] about Prosthodontics Awareness Week a la Pi Dental Center
Does Faking A Smile Make You Feel Bad?
New Beauty Magazine Asks Their Experts NEW BEAUTY’s Internet magazine, Daily Beauty, poses thought provoking questions to their readers. Recently, they sought comments on an article by Brenna Fisher suggesting that faking a smile negatively affects a person’s mood. Dr. Thomas J. Balshi, DDS, FACP … [Read more...] about Does Faking A Smile Make You Feel Bad?
Insights Newsletter Highlights Dental Treatment and Planning
To provide consistent high quality restorations, whether for single crowns or full mouth reconstructions, attention to detail is essential from treatment planning to prosthesis delivery. We all know the critical marks of excellence. The oral examination must be thorough and include cancer … [Read more...] about Insights Newsletter Highlights Dental Treatment and Planning
ABC News Investigates Denture Adhesive Health Issues
Pi Dental Center’s May 2009, newsletter exposed a problem caused by excessive use of zinc in denture adhesive. Recently, ABC News began their own investigation of zinc in Fixodent and described the class action lawsuit started by users who have experienced devastating side effects. … [Read more...] about ABC News Investigates Denture Adhesive Health Issues
Dental Implants: See What Pi Dental Center Is All About
Pi Dental Center: originators and creators of the TEETH IN A DAY™ procedure. Dr. Thomas Balshi is a pioneer in dental implants and one the world’s leading prosthodontists. … [Read more...] about Dental Implants: See What Pi Dental Center Is All About
No Bone Solution for Successful Dental Implant Treatment
No Bone Solution is a special dental implant treatment protocol developed at the Pi Dental Center. It combines unique computer guided implant surgery with precision screw retained fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation of the severely atrophic maxilla. The protocol eliminates the need for invasive bone … [Read more...] about No Bone Solution for Successful Dental Implant Treatment
A cost effective approach to rehabilitation with dental implants
Robert, a 49-year-old journalist came to Pi for an opinion on his smile. His profession required frequent face-to-face interviews. He was looking for a cost effective approach to rehabilitate his smile with dental implants. … [Read more...] about A cost effective approach to rehabilitation with dental implants