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Implants Restore Confidence in Denture Wearers, Says Philadelphia Dental Implants Specialist

Dr. D — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:40:27 +0000

COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Losing teeth shouldn’t mean losing self-confidence and the ability to eat certain foods.

And yet, that is what happens to many Americans when they lose their teeth due to trauma, periodontal disease or decay and replace them with traditional dentures.

Although dentures can provide an natural-looking alternative for missing teeth, wearers often complain about their difficulty in eating, speaking and even smiling while wearing them, said Philadelphia dental implants specialist, Dr. David DiGiallorenzo. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

For years, DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia periodontist, has used dental implants to provide patients with a better alternative to traditional dentures that allows a person to smile, speak, eat and even kiss with confidence. Known as implant supported overdentures, these dentures use precise dental attachments to hold the denture in place and prevent it from slipping.

The process of getting implant supported overdentures often can be completed in one visit and begins with placing the dental implants. In the upper jaw, between two and six implants may need to be placed to achieve an optimum, secure fit. When it comes to the lower jaw, two implants may suffice, provided the patient’s bone height and shape of their jaw are favorable to support an overdenture.

These implants adhere to the jawbone over time through a process known as osseointegration. The implants create an anchor and are used to lock the overdentures into place, according to information posted on the American Academy of Periodontology Web site (http://www.perio.org/consumer/overdentures.htm).

“Dental implants absolutely can change the life of a denture wearer for the better, particularly when we’re talking about lower dentures,” said the Philadelphia periodontics expert. “Because the lower jaw is moveable, it is difficult to retain a traditional lower denture. They rarely fit well, no matter how well-made they are.”

Traditional denture wearers often can’t chew food without their dentures moving around. Implant supported overdentures make the everyday things possible that many people take for granted, DiGiallorenzo said. He recently treated an 80-year-old woman and when he spoke with her the next day and asked what she had eaten, she replied “I had a cheesesteak- something I hadn’t eaten in years!”

Traditional dentures can do more than rob people of their self-confidence, they can alter the physiology of a person’s mouth, DiGiallorenzo said. He described the effect of traditional dentures that sit on the gum and bone as being similar to placing a weight on your arm and leaving it there for years.

“The shape of your arm where that weight sat would change as a result of pressurization,” he said. “Similarly, the constant pressure resorption of the jaw and tissue placed by dentures actually deteriorates the jaw bone over the years.”

As these changes occur over time, dentures begin to fit less snugly and securely than when first made, DiGiallorenzo said. This doesn’t occur with implant supported overdentures, because the implants provide stability to hold the dentures securely in place and preserve the surrounding jaw bone and tissue from resorption.

Implant supported overdentures also prevent the need of using denture pastes and adhesives.

“Those can get nasty as far as odor, smell and bacteria, DiGiallorenzo said.

In addition to restoring the normal abilities discussed earlier with implant supported overdentures on the lower teeth, using them on the upper teeth carries great benefits as well.

“Using these dentures to replace the upper teeth uncovers a person’s taste buds and can make eating more enjoyable again,” he said.

Traditional dentures feature a portion of plastic that covers the roof of the mouth, which is where the taste buds are located. People who have replaced their traditional dentures routinely report that in addition to being able to eat a wider variety of food and chew it adequately for proper digestion, they can taste their food better.

Learn More
If you would like to learn more about implant supported overdentures or wish to schedule a free consultation with one of the Philadelphia periodontists Dr. David DiGiallorenzo’s office, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

He is a past associate clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Periodontics. He teaches nationally and internationally and is a regular contributor to dental literature.

Dr. D’s private practice in suburban Philadelphia concentrates on periodontics, dental implantology, advanced reconstructive case management and TMJ treatment. It is a unique dental spa with two full-time massage therapists that specialize in reflexology, reiki, massage, aromatherapy and homeopathy. This combination creates a relaxed, optimal healing response.
Dr. D has two office locations: 184 W. Main St., Ste. 200, in Collegeville, PA; and 121 E. Fourth St. in Williamsport, PA.

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Williamsport, PA Periodontist Takes Patients from Toothless to Toothy, Often in one Visit

Dr. D — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:40:32 +0000

COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – We all want a bright white “toothy” smile to show off, but what happens when you are born with congenitally missing teeth?

Thanks to modern periodontics, Williamsport periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo is able to alleviate this problem for patients, often in just one visit.

The condition of congenitally missing teeth also is referred to as tooth agenesis. Studies show that nearly 3 percent of people in the United States are born with missing upper lateral incisors. Slightly more than 3 percent are missing second molars, and almost 20 percent of the American population is born without third molars, according to dental health Web site.

“This condition can really have an affect on people’s self-esteem,” said DiGiallorenzo, a Williamsport dental implants expert. “When patients are missing their upper lateral incisors, that is noticeable when they smile or talk, and it makes many people cover their mouths when they smile, or learn to smile without showing their teeth.”

Correcting the problem typically begins with orthodontic treatment to align the teeth. Once that is completed, permanent tooth replacement options can be considered.

Replacement Options
Dental implants provide a lifelike solution that also preserves the bone and gum, said DiGiallorenzo, who performs dental implant procedures at his Williamsport periodontics practice. Dental implants and porcelain crowns often can be placed the same day to restore the patient’s healthy, beautiful smile.

While traditional implants may take up to six months to integrate themselves into the jawbone, the unique shape of immediate load implants enables them to withstand pressure at the time of placement, requiring no healing time for the surrounding bone, he said. A dental implantologist can place the implant and put a tooth on it in one visit.

The best time to evaluate a patient for tooth replacement options is in conjunction with the patient’s orthodontist and as soon as it is determined the teeth are missing.

“You do not want to wait until the patient is 18 years old,” DiGiallorenzo said. “This is too long to wait for a complete diagnosis and treatment plan, because a preliminary bone and soft tissue procedure often must be completed prior to the implants being placed.”

He said implants save a lot of money in the long run as a result of their longevity, provided the patient is healthy and follows good oral hygiene practices.

Sometimes patients inquire about cheaper options, such as bridges. DiGiallorenzo is not a fan of this option, saying that bridges “turn a one tooth problem into a 3 tooth problem.” Bridges require a healthy tooth on either side of the missing tooth to be filed down, removing the enamel and leading to a lifetime of additional dental care. Bridges may require replacement every seven years, and future root canals may be necessary, which only serve to weaken the teeth, further compromising the healthy adjacent teeth that were filed down.

Maryland bridges are another option, but DiGiallorenzo said they don’t offer sufficient function over the long term. A Maryland bridge bonds a porcelain tooth to a metal framework. That framework then is bonded to the adjacent teeth from the back, according to information posted on My New Smile, a cosmetic dentistry site.

Because this option involves bonding porcelain to metal to create the false tooth, and bonding metal to the back of natural teeth to secure it in place, this is not considered by many dental professionals to be a viable aesthetic option. Natural teeth have a natural translucence about them, so bonding metal to the back of them gives them a darker, unnatural appearance, DiGiallorenzo said.

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If you would like to learn more about congenitally missing teeth from the Williamsport periodontists at Dr. David DiGiallorenzo’s office, you would like more information on dental implants, or you wish to schedule a consultation, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

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Philadelphia PA Dental Implants Specialist Celebrates National Sleep Awareness Week to Promote Sleep Apnea Treatment

Dr. D — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:35:43 +0000

PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 7-13, 2010 is National Sleep Awareness Week and one Philadelphia, PA periodontist is using it as an opportunity to educate the public on a non-surgical sleep apnea treatment option offered in his practice.

In preparation for National Sleep Awareness Week, Dr. David DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia, PA dental implants specialist, recently added a new page to his Web site devoted to sleep apnea and snoring.

The site explains what sleep apnea is, types of sleep apnea, and treatment options available today. Sleep apnea is a condition where a person quits breathing for seconds at a time during sleep. This often happens up to 10 times an hour in people with obstructive sleep apnea.

“Getting a truly restful sleep each night is necessary for overall health,” said DiGiallorenzo, who owns a Collegeville and Williamsport practice that routinely treats Philadelphia, PA periodontics patients, as well as patients suffering from sleep apnea and disruptive snoring.

Patients who have sleep apnea typically do not get a restful sleep each night, and that can have long-term consequences when left untreated, he said. The challenge with sleep apnea sufferers is that often, they don’t realize they have the condition. It typically is brought to light when a spouse notices that the sleep apnea sufferer quits breathing as they sleep, or snores loudly during sleep.

A snoring and sleep apnea treatment option offered by the Philadelphia, PA periodontists in DiGiallorenzo’s practice is a sort of retainer that is custom made for each individual patient. The device keeps the lower jaw in a protruded position, which helps reduce or stop snoring.

National Sleep Awareness Week is an annual awareness and public education campaign sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation that will be kicked off this year with its first Sleep Health & Safety Conference in National Harbor, Md. on March 5-6. Topics will include diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm disorders, obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia.

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If you would like to learn more about treating sleep apnea or you would like to schedule a free consultation to determine if you are a candidate for non-surgical treatment, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit Dr. DiGiallorenzo’s Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

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Pennsylvania Periodontist Provides Treatment for Sleep Apnea

Dr. D — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:37:05 +0000

COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Snoring has been the scourge of many a marriage throughout history.

But in addition to being an annoyance to spouses, snoring can be a sign of a more serious problem: sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a breathing problem caused when the tonsils, tongue or fatty tissue in the throat blocks the airway to the lungs. Approximately 18 million people have sleep apnea, according to Orbit Medical.

Pennsylvania Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo treats many sleep apnea patients by fitting them with a device called Silent Nite, which is manufactured by Glidewell Laboratories.

Silent Nite is a custom-made device that is thin, flexible and comfortable when worn. It is made by taking impressions of the patient’s teeth and sending the impressions off to Glidewell Laboratories, where the device is manufactured. The Silent Nite usually is made within two weeks and sent back to DiGiallorenzo’s office, he said. The patient comes in for a second appointment, where the device is fitted. Silent Nite resembles clear plastic retainers that are worn on the upper and lower teeth and aid in diminishing snoring.

“It works by keeping the lower jaw in a protruded position,” said DiGiallorenzo, who, in addition to treating patients with sleep apnea, also is a Pennsylvania dental implants expert.

When worn, the patient still can open and close his/her mouth freely.

Signs of Sleep Apnea
Most sleep apnea sufferers don’t even know they have it because the symptoms occur while the person is sleeping, DiGiallorenzo, said. However, there are some telltale signs that a spouse typically can detect. They include:

• Gasping and/choking during sleep
• Sudden awakenings
• Frequent silences during sleep
• Loud snoring

Snoring alone does not necessarily mean a person has sleep apnea, he said. However, most people who suffer from sleep apnea also are loud snorers. The snoring is a result of an airway obstruction, according to Helpguide.org.

Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea typically experience throat collapse as they sleep, which blocks the airway and prevents the person from breathing. The collapse prevents the brain from getting the necessary oxygen and can lead to more serious health problems over time, including:

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Sexual dysfunction
• Learning/memory problems
• Depression
•   Stroke
•   Hypertension
•   Fibromyalgia
• Gastric reflux

A second type of sleep apnea is central sleep apnea. This is the result of a central nervous system disorder caused by a brainstem injury, such as a viral brain infection, stroke, chronic respiratory disease or brain tumor, according to Helpguide. It also can be caused by disease.

Sleep apnea sufferers may wake up anywhere from five to 10 times per hour, and while they may not be aware they are doing so, their bodies still suffer from the effects, DiGiallorenzo, Pennsylvania Periodontics specialist said.

“A good night’s sleep is important for overall health,” he said. “When you’re waking up multiple times every hour during sleep, you’re robbing your body of the beneficial REM sleep needed to rejuvenate the body and feel truly rested.”

Risk Factors and Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Although half of people diagnosed with OSA are not overweight, obesity is considered a risk factor for the condition.
• Nasal blockage or congestion caused by sinusitis, smoking, allergies or the common cold.
• Tongue and throat muscles that relax more than normal while sleeping. This can be caused by sedatives, alcohol or age.
• Large adenoids or tonsils.
• Certain physical attributes, such as the shape of the neck and head, enlarged tongue, receding chin or deviated septum.

Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the Silent Nite system from the Pennsylvania periodontists at Dr. David DiGiallorenzo’s office, you would like more information on periodontal disease or dental implants, or you wish to schedule a consultation, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

About Dr. David Digiallorenzo
Dr. David Digiallorenzo, or “Dr. D,”, Philadelphia Dental Implants expert graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1993 and completed a specialty in periodontics and dental implantology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995.

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Philadelphia Dental Implants Expert Discusses Five Signs of Sleep Apnea and How to Treat It

Dr. D — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:43:24 +0000

PHILADELPHIA, PA– Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition that affects about 18 million Americans and often can be corrected with a simple oral device.

There are at least five signs and symptoms that a person may suffer from sleep apnea, said Philadelphia Dental Implants Dr. David DiGiallorenzo.

Choking and Gasping During Sleep
People with sleep apnea often exhibit this behavior as they struggle to get air into their lungs.

Frequent Silences During Sleep
This condition is called apnea, and it occurs when the person stops breathing while they sleep. With obstructive sleep apnea, the throat collapses during sleep, which blocks the airway and prevents the person from breathing. The collapse prevents the brain from getting the necessary oxygen and can lead to more serious problems over time, including heart disease, learning/memory problems, sexual dysfunction and high blood pressure.

Sudden Awakenings
Once people stop breathing for a time, they suddenly wake up to restart breathing.

Loud Snoring
The snoring is a result of an obstructed airway, but just because a person snores does not always indicate that he/she has sleep apnea. However, most people with sleep apnea also are loud snorers, according to Helpguide.org.

Daytime Sleepiness
Sleep apnea sufferers often complain of never feeling rested and refreshed after a night’s sleep. They may fall asleep at inappropriate times as a result of it, DiGiallorenzo, Philadelphia Periodontist, said. This is because of the fitful sleep they get nightly from the apnea, combined with gasping or choking and sudden awakenings.

DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia Periodontics expert, treats many sleep apnea Patients with a device called Silent Nite. This is a flexible, custom-made device comprised of plastic bite trays for the upper and lower teeth that helps prevent snoring. The Silent Nite does so by keeping the lower jaw in a protruded position. When worn, the Patient still can open and close his/her mouth freely.

“A lot of sleep apnea sufferers find other treatment methods, such as the CPAP machine, uncomfortable to sleep in,” he said. “But this is comfortable because it is customized for each individual Patient.”

Learn More
If you would like to learn more about sleep apnea treatment or you would like to schedule a consultation with one of the Philadelphia periodontists at DiGiallorenzo’s office, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

About Dr. David Digiallorenzo
Dr. David Digiallorenzo, or “Dr. D,”, PA Periodontics specialist, graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1993 and completed a specialty in periodontics and dental implantology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995.

He is a Past associate clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the DePartment of Periodontics. He teaches nationally and internationally and is a regular contributor to dental literature.

Collegeville Periodontist Treats Chronic Inflammatory Disease with LANAP

Dr. D — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:31:58 +0000

COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Your gums could be killing you.

The truth is that chronic oral inflammatory disease- or periodontal disease- can do more than cause tooth loss, said Collegeville Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo. It can kill you.

It is estimated that almost 75 percent of Americans suffer from any of a number periodontal disease forms and aren’t even aware of it, according to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.

“Millions of Americans have loose teeth, bleeding gums, sore teeth, bad breath and shifting teeth, and all of these things are signs of periodontal disease,” said DiGiallorenzo, a Collegeville, PA dental implants specialist. “What’s particularly alarming is that only about three percent will receive treatment.”

The majority of people go undiagnosed as a result of not routinely visiting a dentist and not having a full periodontal probing and full set of X-rays. Of those who do get diagnosed, they frequently don’t follow through with treatment because gum disease typically doesn’t hurt and either they ignore recommendations, or they are under-treated, he said.

“There is this erroneous belief among many people that they don’t need to seek dental treatment until they are in pain, when the truth is that identifying the problems before they are painful and have the potential to lead to tooth loss is a much more prudent approach,” DiGiallorenzo said.

Others prolong treatment because they fear the treatment itself will be painful. That’s another misconception, now that laser periodontal treatment is available.

DiGiallorenzo is the only periodontist in the Delaware Valley who offers the laser-assisted new attachment procedure commonly referred to as LANAP. Earlier this year, he purchased the PerioLase laser. This surgical alternative is U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved and offers a quicker, pain-free treatment.

Traditional surgical treatment required DiGiallorenzo to cut into the patient’s gums and peel them back from the teeth so the teeth could be scraped clean of plaque. Then he would fold the gum back down and suture it so it could heal.

“The pain after this procedure is pretty intense and uncomfortable,” he said.

The laser technology in LANAP means no cutting, no suturing and no pain. It enables DiGiallorenzo to target only diseased and damaged tissue and avoid healthy areas. Tartar is removed from the root surfaces of the patient’s teeth using small instruments and an ultrasonic scaler. The laser gently removes the diseased tissue and also reduces the related bacteria in the area.

“The laser cleans the area, plaque is removed, and the gums are sealed,” DiGiallorenzo said. “Most patients have absolutely no pain and continue with their daily lives the same day.”

LANAP also promotes pocket depth reduction, which can help keep periodontal disease at bay.

Dangers of Gum Disease
Gum disease is not something to be taken lightly. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart attack. There also is an increasing amount of research that points to a connection between gum disease and diabetes, oral cancer, respiratory conditions and premature, low birth-weight babies, according to the ADHA Web site.

“Because there is so much evidence out there that periodontal disease can lead to more life-threatening diseases, it is more important than ever for people to maintain routine dental visits,” DiGiallorenzo said. “It’s abundantly clear that what you don’t know can hurt you. Periodontal disease could lead to more serious illnesses and even death in some cases.”

About PerioLase
PerioLase is designed by Millennium Dental Technologies precisely for laser periodontal therapy and other procedures related to the soft tissue. It is the first dentistry laser to use digital technology for better reliability and performance, according to the company’s Web site. About 1,100 practitioners nationwide use this system.

In 2002, the FDA approved the PerioLase for use.

Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of PerioLase, you would like more information on periodontal disease, or you wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. David Digiallorenzo, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

About Dr. David Digiallorenzo
DiGiallorenzo is one of the only Collegeville periodontists who graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1993 and completed a specialty in periodontics and dental implantology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995.

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Philadelphia Periodontist Fights CID With Laser

Dr. D — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:43:34 +0000

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The advent of laser periodontal treatment has proven to be useful in painlessly treating a variety of oral problems, including chronic inflammatory disease.

Philadelphia Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo began using laser periodontal treatment in his office earlier this year. The laser helps ensure oral problems are treated early enough, which can prevent tooth loss. The laser also prevents more serious problems associated with bacterial infections, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attack, diabetes and pre-term, low birthweight babies.

“Chronic inflammatory disease can be deadly,” said DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia dental implants specialist. “It can do more than cause you to lose your teeth. It can lead to much more serious illnesses. Your oral health is a window into your overall health.”

Studies have found correlations between periodontal disease and heart attack, stroke, diabetes and serious respiratory conditions, according to a joint paper recently presented in collaboration with the American Academy of Cardiology and the American Academy of Periodontology. This consensus report was distributed to 30,000 cardiologists.

DiGiallorenzo is one of the only Philadelphia periodontists who uses the PerioLase laser-assisted new attachment procedure- called LANAP- to treat patients suffering from chronic inflammatory disease.

“It is designed to zap away infection and stimulate new support in one visit,” he said. “It is painless and involves no cutting or suturing, so there is no need for patients to fear the treatment.”

Approximately 100 million Americans have periodontal disease and experience symptoms that include, shifting, loose or sore teeth, bleeding gums or bad breath. Typically, just 3 percent of those people seek treatment.

“This is a serious health epidemic because patients have been under-treated,” DiGiallorenzo said. “This is why there is such a prevalence of gum disease.”

Since DiGiallorenzo began spreading the word among his patients about the pain-free LANAP procedure, more patients have been willing to get their chronic inflammatory disease treated, he said.

“It’s an educational process to remove patient fear,” he said. “We’re doing that and having some success in getting people to address this very important issue.”

Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the LANAP procedure, you want more information on periodontal disease, or you wish to schedule a consultation, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

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Philadelphia, PA Periodontist Uses Nutritional Supplements to Fight Gum Infections

Dr. D — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:38:43 +0000

PHILADELPHIA, PA – There is a link between nutrition and periodontal health and the Philadelphia, PA periodontists in Dr. David DiGiallorenzo’s Collegeville and Williamsport practice are working to educate patients on that important link.
DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia, PA periodontist, introduced two lines of nutritional products- Isagenix and NuVerus- into his practice recently in an effort to help patients build their immune systems and fight gum infections.
The role of diet and nutritional factors in the development of periodontal disease is unclear, but researchers have learned that the defense mechanisms of the saliva and gingival tissues can be affected by nutritional health, according to an article published by the American Dental Hygienists Association.
Healthy gum tissue serves as a line of defense against bacteria, which can lead to gingivitis if it penetrates the tissue. When a patient is deficient in some vitamins and minerals, gum tissue health can be further compromised.
People who use tobacco products in addition to not eating healthy foods and taking supplements on a daily basis run an even higher risk of periodontal disease.
“We use the Isagenix Cleanse and NuVerus’s Euphoria protocol to strengthen immunity, improve digestion, build proteins, reduce inflammation and remove toxins from the body,” said the Philadelphia periodontist. “All of these factors are crucial when dealing with chronic inflammatory diseases such as periodontal disease, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and a variety of other conditions.”
Strengthening immunity is of particular importance because immune response with periodontal infection alters the ability for oral tissues to properly use nutrients, and that has a bearing on normal healing and repair. Nutritional deficiencies also can weaken the resistance of oral tissues to plaque bacteria, which can result in more inflammation.
Cleansing the body of toxins prior to embarking on a new nutritional program is good for the body, DiGiallorenzo said. Cleansing helps the body regenerate, rest and help improve its natural ability to remove impurities and toxins.
DiGiallorenzo refers to nutrition as “an essential part of the puzzle,” and points out that many of the foods we eat no longer provide the nutritional support the body needs.
“We are far too sophisticated and the earth has been raped of its nutrients,” he said. “We all can benefit from nutritional supplements.”
DiGiallorenzo began offering nutritional consultation as a routine part of his practice’s therapeutic protocol to enhance healing for patients with periodontal disease and patients who have had dental implants.
Although patients can improve their oral health through nutritional supplement usage, DiGiallorenzo said it’s important not to forget one of the most basic elements of nutrition: water. Drinking plenty of daily helps keep the mouth moist. This is important because it helps fight against tooth decay and periodontal disease because water neutralizes plaque and washes away food, according to a 2004 article published by the American Academy of Periodontology .
“Health comes from within,” he said. “Oral health is a window into our body’s state of affairs.”
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of nutritional supplements, you would like more information on periodontal disease or dental implants, or you wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. David Digiallorenzo, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.
About Dr. David Digiallorenzo
Dr. David Digiallorenzo, or “Dr. D,” graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1993 and completed a specialty in periodontics and dental implantology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995.
He is a past associate clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Periodontics. He teaches nationally and internationally and is a regular contributor to dental literature.
Dr. D’s private practice in suburban Philadelphia concentrates on periodontics, dental implantology, advanced reconstructive case management and TMJ treatment. It is a unique dental spa with two full-time massage therapists that specialize in reflexology, reiki, massage, aromatherapy and homeopathy. This combination creates a relaxed, optimal healing response.
Dr. D has two office locations: 184 W. Main St., Ste. 200, in Collegeville, PA; and 121 E. Fourth St. in Williamsport, PA.
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PA Periodontists Experts Uses Nutritional Supplements to Fight Gum Infections

Dr. D — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:18:13 +0000

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The PA periodontists in Dr. David DiGiallorenzo’s Collegeville and Williamsport practice recently began offering two lines of nutritional supplements to patients as a means of promoting the connection between good nutrition and improved periodontal health.

DiGiallorenzo, a PA dental implants specialist, introduced Isagenix and NuVerus because studies have shown that nutritional supplements can help patients improve their immune systems and fight gum infections.

“We use the Isagenix Cleanse and NuVerus’s Euphoria protocol to strengthen immunity, improve digestion, build proteins, reduce inflammation and remove toxins from the body,” said the PA periodontist.

“All of these factors are crucial when dealing with chronic inflammatory diseases such as periodontal disease, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and a variety of other conditions.”

Strengthening immunity is of particular importance because immune response with periodontal infection changes the way oral tissues properly use nutrients, and that has a bearing on normal repair and healing. Nutritional deficiencies also can weaken the resistance of oral tissues to plaque bacteria, which can result in more inflammation.

Isagenix cleanse helps increase the rate at which impurities are removed from the body, according to the company’s Web site. It also provides nourishment in the form of vital nutrients that help improve a person’s health.

The company maintains that once a body is cleansed, it is revitalized and stronger; it works more efficiently and performs at a higher level; and it resists illness more effectively.

Euphoria by NuVerus contains nigella sativa, or black seed, along with other fruits and plant extracts to create a drink that provides energy and antioxidants that help protect the body from harmful free radicals.

DiGiallorenzo calls nutrition “an essential part of the puzzle,” and said many foods we eat today don’t provide the nutritional support the body needs.

“We have become far too sophisticated and many of our foods lack the nutrients they once had,” he said. “We all can benefit from nutritional supplements.”

DiGiallorenzo began offering nutritional consultation as a routine part of his practice’s therapeutic protocol to enhance healing for patients with periodontal disease and patients who have had dental implants.

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If you would like to learn more about the nutritional supplements offered by Dr. David DiGiallorenzo, you want more information on periodontal disease or dental implants, or you wish to schedule a consultation, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

Dr. D has two office locations: 184 W. Main St., Ste. 200, in Collegeville, PA; and 121 E. Fourth St. in Williamsport, PA.

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Philadelphia PA and Williamsport Periodontist One of few Offering in U.S. Offering Metal-Free Dental Implants

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The office of Philadelphia and Williamsport, PA Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo recently was selected by Z-Systems, a Swiss biotechnology company, to be the first U.S. office to begin evaluation, dissemination and usage of a holistic alternative to titanium dental implants.

Known as Z-Look implants, these metal-free, zirconia dental implants provide an alternative to patients who have been diagnosed with titanium sensitivity by their chiropractor, acupuncturist or medical doctor, said DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia and Williamsport, PA dental implants expert.

“The zirconium implants have a strong dental following in Japan, where most of the original science originated,” he said. “The soft and hard tissues respond particularly well and aesthetics are metal free, which is fabulous.”

DiGiallorenzo is developing a clinician outreach in the U.S. along with other clinicians, and he is creating a public awareness campaign. He also is developing a clinical review board to collect data on clinical success, which will be presented at two national symposiums later this year.

“We have a long history in dentistry of ceramics,” he said. “However, zirconium dioxide seems to be particularly well-accepted and proven in dental implantology.”

The number of registered holistic, metal-free dentists is on the rise, with as many as 5,000 practitioners nationwide. It is estimated that four percent of Americans are sensitive to titanium, so a metal-free option will be useful for this population base, he said.

Titanium sensitivity is diagnosed through muscle, blood or patch testing, DiGiallorenzo said, adding that the Melisa Foundation offers information about this on its Web site: www.melisa.org. DiGiallorenzo offers this test in his office.

Titanium and titanium alloys have been used for years in the fabrication of dental implants, according to ResearchGate Scientific Network . Zirconia has gained popularity as a suitable implant material because it has good biomechanical characteristics, it is biocompatible and its coloring is similar to that of a natural tooth.

More than 50,000 zirconium implants have been placed worldwide with similar success to traditional titanium metal implants, DiGiallorenzo said.

“Many of the world’s leading dental implant manufacturers are now coating the titanium with zirconium for better biologic outcomes,” he said. “So far in my office, the results have been nothing but exceptional with fantastic hard and soft tissue integration.”

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If you would like to learn more about metal-free dental implants or you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. David Digiallorenzo, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit his Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

About Dr. David Digiallorenzo
Dr. David Digiallorenzo, or “Dr. D,” graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1993 and completed a specialty in periodontics and dental implantology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995.
He is an associate clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Periodontics. He teaches nationally and internationally and is a regular contributor to dental literature.

Dr. D has two office locations: 184 W. Main St., Ste. 200, in Collegeville, PA; and 121 E. Fourth St. in Williamsport, PA.

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