Costa Rica Dental Experiences

Neglected cavities, fractures, gum disease like periodontitis, and one or more teeth that can weaken and fall. The most frequent solution today is the dental implant: according to the latest data from the Academy of Osseointegration, every year in Costa Rica several hundreds of thousands of implant surgeries are made, a fact that places our country at the level of the biggest countries to draw on the method. Yet, around this technique so widespread (it is estimated that about two dentists out of three usually do it) still circulate fears and perplexities, fortunately almost always unjustified. To dispel any doubt, we asked prominent Prosthodontist Dr. Alejandro Freer R., DDS; MDS; Prosthodontist of Freer Dental Implant Center to answer all the most widespread and crucial questions on the subject. 1. Can you place dental implants with infection or gum problems? "In the case of infection, the implant can only be assembled after eliminating all traces of infection. If, on...

The gum tissue is responsible for covering and protecting the roots of the teeth and the underlying jawbone, which holds the teeth in place. When the gums recede, the bone and other tissues that support the teeth are also damaged, which can compromise the external appearance and self-confidence. The dental root becomes sensitive and even eating and drinking can become unpleasant or even painful experiences. The gum recession also exposes the tooth root and compromises the tooth's attachment to the jaw bone. For these reasons, it is important to identify and treat early gum recession. If neglected, it can worsen to the point where the root is no longer protected by the gum and the teeth can swing and fall. Amelogenins in gel: the delicate solution It is scientifically proven that the use of gel Amelogenins may pose a remedy for gum withdrawal. Amelogenins in the gel are used as part of complementary surgery performed by your periodontist dentist to restore your gum line...