Costa Rica Dental Experiences

The first step in starting to solve a problem is to understand what caused it. I f you are going to read this article, it means that you have noticed one of the symptoms of pyorrhea and you want to know how you can do to solve the problem as quickly as possible. Something interesting that I noticed has been that the average patient when it comes into contact with us, HAS NO IDEA of what caused the loss of his teeth. I imagine that by now you must be asking yourself, "Is it important to know that?" Well it's very simple.  Bleeding gums, tartar on teeth, periodontal pockets, fissured tongue, gums that gradually retract; t hese are just some of the alarm bells that can indicate the development of one of the most devastating diseases of the mouth. If you have ever experienced even one of these symptoms, or if you suspect something, but you are not sure, then read on because I will explain below what are the devastating effects of pyorrhea (also called periodontit...

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 ...

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...

Nowadays, whatever expenses are incurred to pay for an item is balanced by a guarantee. When is a health service paid the same thing? "Medicine is not an exact science", we often hear. And in the health field, there are diagnostic and operational processes that differ in many ways from the mere purchase of an object. But it is also true that healthcare costs put a strain on patients' pockets, which cannot be deprived of a form of guarantee on the therapies to which they have been subjected, so the subject I believe deserves further study. Just last month I had 30 minutes on the agenda to meet the lawyer of one of my patients who is carrying out a legal battle to claim damages and compensation against her previous dentist. She had been reporting her previous dentist due to issues with an aesthetically beautiful total ceramic crown restoration, which underneath the crowns I don't think there was even one without infection. This has made me reflect on what form...

The fear of the dentist is very frequent and often leads to postponing dental care, thus aggravating one's health status, with the need for more complex and expensive therapies. But I have good news for you who are almost struggling to read this post for the squeeze. There is a solution to your problem and it's called IV Sedation! IV sedation is a safe and consolidated technique that allows you to face dental care without pain, anxiety, fear, and stress: in a few words, it eliminates the fear of the dentist. It is a simple and minimally invasive technique, therefore suitable for adults, the elderly and children. It can be combined with any treatment: -Installations -Conservative or caries treatment -Prostheses - Root canal care -Extractions -Gingival therapies -Oral hygiene I guess you're wondering how it works ... The answer is: through the administration in the vein of very small quantities of anxiolytic drugs with a very short ...

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...