An implant dentist specializes in surgically placing dental implants into strong, healthy jawbone. Dental implants can be paired with dental crowns, bridges, or dentures to restore gaps left by missing teeth. Just as you would want a cosmetic dentist to carry out cosmetic treatment, or a pediatric dentist to administer care for a child, you…
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Thanks to advancements in recent technology, dentists have the ability to create more precise treatment plans for patients. Dr. Claudia Denes in Fresno, CA uses cone beam scans, digital x-rays, and electronic records to move her office into the modern era. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) captures multiple images in a single scan. Dr. Denes…
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Have you recently experienced tooth loss? Are you overwhelmed with the available tooth replacement options? You are not alone! Tooth loss can be cause for concern, resulting in difficulty eating, speaking, and poor self-confidence. The longer it goes unaddressed, the greater risk you have of developing other oral health concerns, such as dental misalignment and…
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Maintaining dentures can be unpleasant and time consuming. Dropping them in the sink can easily break them and they can often be uncomfortable to wear. They also have a tendency to slip loose in your mouth when you most need to depend on them. Due to the associated bone loss, your jawbone will begin to deteriorate after ten years or more of wearing…
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When we go to the dentist, or any doctor really, we expect accuracy. It’s important to feel confident that your dentist can help reduce any discomfort that you’re feeling and provide a reasonable solution for dental issues. One way for dentists to make precise determinations about your unique situation is by using a series of…
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Cone beam scanning, also known as CBCT, is a non-invasive 3-D scan that allows cosmetic dentists to take a picture of both jaws in a single scan. CBCT is a great way for cosmetic dentists, such as Dr. Denes, to create more accurate treatment plans for patients. By using a CBCT, Dr. Denes and our…
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As a child, tooth loss meant a visit from the tooth fairy and a surprise under your pillow. But as an adult, tooth loss can mean difficulty eating, poor dental function, low self-confidence, and costly restorative procedures. If you have recently experienced tooth loss and are overwhelmed with the all the available options to replace…
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If you are missing one tooth or an entire arch of teeth, there are a variety of restorative procedures available to refurbish your smile, including dental implants and conventional dental bridges and overdentures. Dental implants are one of the most highly preferred methods. These small screw-like fixtures are designed to mimic the natural tooth roots…
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Cone Beam Imaging in Fresno, CA Dental cone beam computing tomograghy (CT) is a form of x-ray that has provided better imaging for dental professionals to use in diagnosing and treating dental conditions. Because it can image bone and soft tissues in 3D rendering, it provides a greater level of detail than traditional x-ray imaging….
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Traditional x-ray technology was first documented as early as the 1890s and has been used in dentistry for decades since. If fact, many dental practices today still use this form of imaging to locate hard tissue concerns in the teeth and jawbone undetectable to the naked eye. Around 1990, digital x-ray technology was introduced into…
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