Costa Rica Dental Experiences

Do you get the vomit reflex every time you get the impression? Can't stand that terrible taste of the impression material? Through this article, you will dive into the world of fingerprints, the new frontier of dentistry. The first question that arises is: "why to use something digital?"  The answer is the same one that you would give yourself asking yourself why to use a smartphone, a computer, digital photography, or GPS. All of us, whether we like it or not, we are catapulted into the digital age. Intraoral Fingerprint Scanner Digital technology has changed the dental profession so radically that in the not too distant future, the art of taking conventional impressions will no longer be so necessary. In fact, spoons for fingerprints and related materials are increasingly being replaced, especially in the most advanced dental practices, by the use of the scanner. Conventional Impressions vs. Intraoral Scanner Normally, when a traditional impression ...

That is why today many patients turn to Costa Rica, where dental care is of excellent quality, very fast times, and significantly lower prices; and for those who rely on our organization, airport shuttle and hotel accommodation can be free.  We believe it is important to rely on a real organization like Freer Dental Implant Center , not hidden behind only mobile numbers, with offices and a solid structure made up of people with proven organizational experience. For patients who contact us or visit us at our San José offices, I usually explain in detail all the essential and organizational aspects of care at the  Freer Dental Implant Center. Dentists: their professionalism, the studies and qualifications they've received, their experience, and their specializations. All operate in compliance with the strict hygiene and safety standards imposed by strict country regulations. Cures and treatments: How much they cost? What they involve, how and when they are carried ou...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a dentist and a dental technician? Or between a dentist and a dentist? In this article, we will reveal the real differences between the various figures operating in the dental field.   All the operators belonging to the world of dentistry have different roles and each of them has well-defined competencies and specializations. The patients, however, not working in the sector, are not always able to distinguish the differences between one professional figure and another, for many the word "dentist" contains many all the tasks related to dentistry. In this article, we try to clarify and get to know the people to whom we entrust our smile. The cases of false dentists who practice the profession without having the qualification and above all the skills are on the agenda. This abuse of the dental profession causes enormous risks for patients: postoperative complications, lacking hygienic-sanitary conditions, failure to ev...

In a previous article, we saw what can be parameters that you can use to recognize a quality dentist. As I said then, however, these were necessary conditions but not sufficient to determine the high-quality level of a dental practice . How to understand if in addition to a good base there is also a system that generates quality? -- The technical ability of a dentist, which is obviously the most important parameter for a quality study, is perhaps the only parameter that the patient can hardly ever evaluate because it is too technical. Sometimes beautiful facade works hide operational flaws or below the surface. So we try to give a series of additional parameters that are indispensable for me in a modern studio that works with care. This time I have to warn you that I will speak in a subjective way. Many colleagues may not agree with me, maybe just on one or two points, maybe on everyone. I don't want to discredit anyone. In good faith, I want to talk to you about the elemen...

It is useless to explain to you why and how. Trust me. Nothing is heard at all and in cases where there is also so much time to put an implant with all the trappings do not reach ten minutes in the hands of our Implantologist. And often it does not swell afterward and there is no bruise. Certainly, there is virtually no evil that is not fully controllable with a painkiller. Sometimes you don't even need it. Another cliché is that if there is no bone the implant cannot be put. A dentist friend of mine, Dr. Alejandro, a very good surgeon and professor, is recently promoting an information campaign for his patients in which he says "if you have the face you can do it!" I apologize to Alejandro but I have to steal it from him because it is fantastic! Except for some general health problems, the implants can always be put in place. If there is no bone we reconstruct it. No problem. The third and last commonplace  is that if there is no bone, however, things get to...

Perhaps you have seen in the mouth of some of your relative's gray teeth that are anything but natural ... or maybe you see them in your mouth! Maybe the dentist cemented a ceramic crown there and after a while, the infamous dark border appeared! Well…. I'll tell you a simple truth: The most beautiful restoration is the one you can't see! In recent years there have been incredible revolutions in dentistry. Unthinkable technologies until a few years ago and simplifications that have improved the standard of care of every dentist! But what I prefer is perhaps also the least widespread: THE ABOLITION OF METAL (PFM)! Yes, if even because the gold restorations had probably unparalleled precision and the gray fillings could last even 30 or 40 years, the Metal does not belong to the human mouth.  If someone wants to convince you that in 2020 there is still a space for the metal in the crowns restoration of patients, run away from that clinic ... your health cou...

Are you a smoker and would you like to use dental implants?  Is smoking the only vice you have and would you rather not stop?  Let's see what the scientific literature says about the possible combination of smoke and implants. Smoking is associated with a wide range of health risks and is implicated in the manifestation of numerous diseases. At the level of the oral cavity it predisposes to caries, periodontitis, and neoplasias; but is it compatible with the systems? The implants are artificial roots that must be integrated with the bone that houses them. The osseointegration process requires that the bone heals around the implant itself, ensuring stability over time. It is precisely between bone and implant that smoking can exert its harmful potential. What does the scientific literature on smoking and plants say? In order to understand what the real correlations between smoke and implants are, we have analyzed the most up-to-date scientific publications on the s...

"Prosthetic teeth should not be cleaned because they cannot decay."   Is this information correct? What are the main precautions to be observed for cleaning the prosthesis on implants? Let's find out together. Crowns on implants: what are them? With dental implants, it is possible to replace single teeth or make bridges or larger structures that can replace all the elements of the entire dental arch with fixed devices (which the patient cannot remove) or mobile. Whether the tooth is replaced by just one or all, cleaning the prosthesis and, more generally, correct oral hygiene is one of the daily activities essential for safeguarding the health of a dental implant. Denture cleaning on implants: why not neglect it? - Many patients wonder what sense to have in brushing their false teeth since they cannot decay. The reason must be found at the level of tissues that support the implants, namely bone and gingiva. These in fact, if they are not treated, can undergo...