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IV Sedation is the Solution!
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Published May 14, 2013 at 11:40 pm - No Comments
Do you have problems just thinking about going to the dentist?!

Well now there is a solution to your problems…..

IV Sedation!

IV stands for intravenous, which means sedative medication is administered ...
Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants
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Published May 7, 2013 at 4:20 pm - No Comments
For dental implants to be successful, the jawbone must have enough bone to support them. Tooth loss often leads to more loss of bone. The tooth loss may be caused by periodontal (gum) disease, dental caries (cavities) and infe ...
Is cosmetic dentistry for you?
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Published April 30, 2013 at 5:49 pm - No Comments
Who doesn’t want a perfect smile?

Do you know about the different types of treatment that exist for better looking teeth?

Find the best kind of treatment for your different needs.

Cosmetic dentistry may i ...
Tobacco and its effects on your Oral Cavity
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Published April 17, 2013 at 5:40 pm - No Comments
Do you smoke?

Do you know what kind of effects it has on your oral health?

The dangerous health effects of tobacco have been documented and studied in American medicine since the twentieth century. Smoking ...
Visit El Salvador!!
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Published April 17, 2013 at 3:28 pm - No Comments
Surf and Dental Tourism

There are plenty of things you can do while visiting a dentist in El Salvador! Part of the advantage is the country’s small size, with most places within easy reach of the capital, San Salva ...
Are overdentures for you?
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Published April 16, 2013 at 9:38 pm - No Comments
It is a type of overdenture that is supported by and attaches to implants. What makes it different from a regular denture is that it does not rest on the gums, it is supported by implants. This type of overdenture is used w ...
Bruxism
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Published April 16, 2013 at 5:50 pm - No Comments
Are you grinding or clenching your teeth?

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth together during the day or grind them at night, which ...
Implants or Bridges?
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Published April 16, 2013 at 5:40 pm - No Comments
Dental implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth.

Have you ever lost a tooth due to cavities? What kind of treatment have you opted for? Do you actually know how a bridge is placed? Do you know ...

Dental Implants for Diabetic Patients

By rafael_lorenzana, on June 13th, 2013

Diabetes mellitus is one of the world’s major chronic health problems. It is a metabolic disorder with more than one cause, diabetes is responsable for numerous complications affecting the whole body.

In the past , dental implants for a diabetic patient were usually contraindicated due to a large risk of infection and failure of the implants.

But at . . . → Read More: Dental Implants for Diabetic Patients

Sinus Lift

By rafael_lorenzana, on June 11th, 2013

A sinus lift is surgery that adds bone to your upper jaw in the area of your molars and premolars. The bone is added between your jaw and the maxillary sinuses, which are on either side of your nose. To make room for the bone, the sinus membrane has to be moved upward, or “lifted.” A sinus . . . → Read More: Sinus Lift

Gum Recession

By rafael_lorenzana, on June 4th, 2013

When a tooth is replaced with a dental implant, one of the major concerns for the dentists as well as the patient is gum recession. Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth’s . . . → Read More: Gum Recession

Dental Implant Maintenance

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 28th, 2013

Implant dentistry has grown over the past few years and has become more prominent in our everyday practice as more and more patients are using implant borne prostheses than a conventional bridge work or removable dentures. The most important factors for a long term success of dental implants is the correct maintenance of the implant tissues.

The . . . → Read More: Dental Implant Maintenance

New studies show BPA in composite resins

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 23rd, 2013

BPA may seep into saliva and urine after composite placement

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic compound used to produce drinking bottles and dental polymers. Now, researchers have found elevated salivary and urinary levels of BPA up to 30 hours after dental restoration, indicating that the chemical temporarily leaches into these body fluids after placement of resin-based . . . → Read More: New studies show BPA in composite resins

Crowns for a better smile!

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 21st, 2013

Do you have problems with your front teeth? Are you embarrassed to smile?

If you have this type of problems, don’t worry, you are not the only one!! When you have cavities on your front teeth you usually get composite fellings placed. But over time, they can get stained and not look very nice.

Composite resins, or tooth-colored . . . → Read More: Crowns for a better smile!

Medical Travel… EL SALVADOR!

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 16th, 2013

Last Thursday (May 9, 2013) Dr. Rafael Lorenzana was invited by the Ministry of Tourism to a conference held by the minister himself, Napoleon Duarte. The conference, in which the results were revealed of a diagnostic study on medical travel that was realized by Dr. Mario Cruz, were interesting results that showed that El Salvador is . . . → Read More: Medical Travel… EL SALVADOR!

IV Sedation is the Solution!

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 14th, 2013

Do you have problems just thinking about going to the dentist?!

Well now there is a solution to your problems…..

IV Sedation!

IV stands for intravenous, which means sedative medication is administered through the veins. This is a type of medication that will relax you to the point that you will be awake and will be able to follow . . . → Read More: IV Sedation is the Solution!

Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 7th, 2013

For dental implants to be successful, the jawbone must have enough bone to support them. Tooth loss often leads to more loss of bone. The tooth loss may be caused by periodontal (gum) disease, dental caries (cavities) and infection, injury or trauma, or a developmental defect. If the bone under your gum is not tall enough, not . . . → Read More: Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants

Is cosmetic dentistry for you?

By rafael_lorenzana, on April 30th, 2013

Who doesn’t want a perfect smile?

Do you know about the different types of treatment that exist for better looking teeth?

Find the best kind of treatment for your different needs.

Cosmetic dentistry may involve:

1. the addition of a dental material to teeth or gums – examples: bonding, porcelain veneers (laminates), crowns (caps), gum grafts

2. the removal of tooth . . . → Read More: Is cosmetic dentistry for you?

Lorenzana & Dental Associates

IV Sedation is the Solution!

Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants

Is cosmetic dentistry for you?

Tobacco and its effects on your Oral Cavity

Visit El Salvador!!

Are overdentures for you?

Bruxism

Implants or Bridges?

Dental Implants for Diabetic Patients

Sinus Lift

Gum Recession

Dental Implant Maintenance

New studies show BPA in composite resins

Crowns for a better smile!

Medical Travel… EL SALVADOR!

IV Sedation is the Solution!

Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants

Is cosmetic dentistry for you?

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