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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 ...

    IV Sedation is the Solution!

  • 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 ...

    Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants

  • 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 ...

    Is cosmetic dentistry for you?

  • Tobacco and its effects on your Oral Cavity

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    Published April 17, 2013 at 5:40 pm - One Comment

    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 ...

    Tobacco and its effects on your Oral Cavity

  • 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 ...

    Visit El Salvador!!

  • 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 ...

    Are overdentures for you?

  • 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 ...

    Bruxism

  • 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 ...

    Implants or Bridges?

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Will Osteoporosis Affect Dental Implants?

By rafael_lorenzana, on June 18th, 2013
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Diseases of the skeletal system and specifically the jaws often influence decisions regarding treatment in the field of oral implants.  Bone and calcium metabolism are directly related.  Approximately 99% of the calcium in the body is held in the bones and teeth.

The most common disease of bone metabolism that will be encountered by a dentist is . . . → Read More: Will Osteoporosis Affect Dental Implants?

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Dental Implants for Diabetic Patients

By rafael_lorenzana, on June 13th, 2013
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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

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Sinus Lift

By rafael_lorenzana, on June 11th, 2013
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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

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Gum Recession

By rafael_lorenzana, on June 4th, 2013
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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

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Dental Implant Maintenance

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 28th, 2013
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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

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New studies show BPA in composite resins

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 23rd, 2013
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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

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Crowns for a better smile!

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 21st, 2013
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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!

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Medical Travel… EL SALVADOR!

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 16th, 2013
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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!

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IV Sedation is the Solution!

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 14th, 2013
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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!

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Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants

By rafael_lorenzana, on May 7th, 2013
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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

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  • Will Osteoporosis Affect Dental Implants?
  • 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?
  • Azithromycin… Helps or Hurts?
  • Tobacco and its effects on your Oral Cavity
  • Visit El Salvador!!
  • Are overdentures for you?
  • Bruxism
  • Implants or Bridges?
  • Implantology Course
  • Consequences of Periodontal disease
  • La limpieza dental reduce el riesgo de ataque al corazón

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