A Montana native, he is very proud to say he was born and raised in Butte, America. Dr. Casagrande completed his Bachelors Degree in three years at Carroll College in 1977 and was accepted to the University of PacificSchool of Dentistry. He completed the four year doctoral degree program in three years, in 1980. He found his passion in dental school for Prosthodontics and at the urging of the head of the Prosthodontic department, went on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and graduated in 1982 with his masters degree in prosthodontics. While at UNC, he enjoyed the good fortune of watching Michael Jordan play basketball and has been a UNC fan ever since.

Dr. David Casagrande chose to specialize in prosthodontics because he loved the challenge and complexity of restorative dentistry cases. By combining physics, medicine, and dentistry, he can restore a great smile that truly changes a patient's life. Dr. Casagrande and his team personalize every dentistry treatment to create unique, natural-looking results in a short amount of time.

Having offers to practice in California and North Carolina, he chose to return home, to Montana and began his Prosthetic practice in Billings, MT,in 1982. In 1985, Dr. Casagrande was urged by a prominent oral surgeonto expand the availability of prosthetic and dental implant care.Boise, ID, is Dr. Casagrandes newest location.

In 1985 Dr. Casagrande became involved with a group of specialists from the US and Canada regarding dental implants, and had the privilege of presenting to Professor Per-Ingvar Branemark, known as the father of modern dental implantology. Seeing the success, value and life changing results, dental implants became an area of expertise that he could provide to his patients since the 1980s to today.

Not only does Dr. Casagrande strive for excellence and attention to detail in his clinical care, it extends to all aspects of his practice. Dr. Casagrandes patients can be assured all infection control measures are being used, computer security and HIPPA are strictly monitored and state of the art technology is used. Dr. Casagrande only uses the highest quality dental materials and components, and works directly with skilled local labs. He enjoys working with a team approach, working with other specialists and your own family dentist, to achieve superior results.

Dr. Casagrande is thrilled to have the best team by his side to make every patient experience as positive as possible while providing first-class quality care. It is our goal for patients to become friends and co-workers to become family.

Prosthodontics is a dental specialty that helps you restore function and form to your oral health through the diagnosis of disease, planning of appropriate treatment, and replacement of natural structures in the head and neck region. Treatment options can range from simple fillings or a single crown to advancedfull mouth reconstruction. Prosthodontists are the original cosmetic dentists.Dr. David Casagrande, DDS, MSoffers a full range of dental procedures at his twodentistrylocations inBillings, MT,and Boise, ID.

Crown:You should consider crown work if you need to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth, support a large filling when there isn't enough natural tooth remaining, or keep weak teeth from fracturing.

Dental Bridge:The false tooth is attached to the crowned tooth. Our crowns and bridges are made by an American award-winning lab that Dr. Casagrande works with directly to ensure exceptional function, esthetics and durability.

Dental Implants:Dr. Casagrande has extensive experience in implant treatment so you are assured of his expertise and careful attention to detail. He'll do a thorough review of your medical and dental history, along with a clinical and radiographic exam to determine the appropriate treatment plan for your particular case.

Dentures: Dentures, which are constructed of a hard acrylic material or a combination of metal and acrylic, are the easiest and least expensive option for tooth replacement, but may not be as comfortable or allow you to chew as well because they utilize the gum tissue to absorb the stress of biting and chewing.

Partial Dentures:A partial denture is used to treat patients that are missing some of their upper or lower teeth. This type of restoration offers both aesthetic and functional benefits, including less stress on the jaw, and the ability to eat, speak, and chew more comfortably.

TMJ Treatment:TMJ disorders are most often caused by clenching or grinding teeth, an inappropriate bite, injuries, arthritis, or braces. TMJ can have painful symptoms, including headaches, stiff muscles, difficulty opening or closing mouth, chewing, or ringing in the ears.

Dr. Casagrande's specialized treatment can help restore harmony to your joints and jaw with a splint specifically designed for your particular joint problem. The splint is worn on your upperteeth,and is designed to allow the muscles to relax. It also allows tissues to heal and the joint to move into their appropriate position.

Splint therapy can last anywhere from two to four months. Further treatment may include reconstruction with crowns and bridges on some or all of your teeth and surgery.Dr. Casagrandewill also instruct you on other treatments that include stress management and physical therapy.

Sleep apnea is a treatable and common disorder in which a person stops breathing during sleep. It affects millions ofAmericans,but often goes undiagnosed despite the potentially serious side effects, including high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases, memory problems, weight gain,impotencyand headaches.

Dr. Casagrande treats obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type, which is the result of the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapsing and closing the airway. This can cause people to stop breathing up to a hundred times an hour and often last for a minute or more. With each event, the brain signals those with apnea to wake up in order to resume breathing, resulting in sleep that's fragmented and of poor quality.

By using biocompatible materials and advancedsurgical techniques, Dr. Casagrande can help patients achieve stable, securedental implants that fuse with the surrounding jawbone through a process called osseointegration.

Unlike a general dentist that focuses primarily on cosmetic improvementssuch as improving the appearance of stained teeth or minor imperfections, a prosthodontist like Dr. Casagrande can perform more complex procedures, such as restoring missing teeth or helping to treat painful jaw conditions such as TMJ. A prosthodontist has specialized training, which helps them to create beautiful, natural-looking restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from a patient's natural teeth.

Dr. Casagrande is one of the few prosthodontists in the state of Idahoand has over 35 years of experience in treating patients with complicated cases. Our office places and restoresdental implantsto give you the most aesthetic and functional replacement for missing teeth. Implants can supportdental crowns,bridges, anddentures, which are all customized to suityour needs and facial features. For patients who have several oral health issues to address, we also specialize infull mouth reconstructions. Dr. Casagrande also diagnoses and treats temporomandibular joint, orTMJ disorder,in our officeand can help you alleviate symptoms that negatively affect your everyday life. These procedures combine high-quality materials, excellent craftsmanship, and completely customized results to help patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.

We carefully evaluate your oral health and will only recommend the procedures that we believe will benefit you. Our practice always puts the patient first and addresses each case with the same high level of compassionate care. In order to facilitate your treatment, we offer flexible financing options. Our office accepts both CareCredit and Lending Club, which canallow you to pay for treatment without sacrificing your goals.

In addition to our attention to detail care, we also go to great lengths to ensure that we are at the forefront of advanced dentistry. Dr. Casagrande utilizes state-of-the-art implant materials to promote successfulosseointegrationand help prevent jawbone resorption. Instead of operating with the philosophy that our dentistry is 'good enough,' we educate ourselves and our patients on progressive technology and strive to move forward in the advancing field of dentistry.