Age should never be an impediment for a person to enjoy a nice meal, smile, have a normal social life, and have high quality of life. Certainly age usually comes accompanied by illnesses that demand a careful attention to avoid any setbacks. But, with an appropriate preparatory treatment and replacing the old hurting, slippery prosthesis...
Costa Rica is one of four countries in the world that offer the best and most accessible health care to its inhabitants and one of the five most renowned countries in the field of medical tourism. Studies point several reasons for that such as the low cost and high quality of medical services; the medical...
The Costa Rican health sector -already prestigious in the international arena- received a strong push since it got an exclusive recognition granted by the Organization for Training and Medical Research (IOCIM). It is the highest distinction granted by the IOCIM to health professionals in Latin America and the Caribbean with the name of “PRIZE TO...
All on 6 is a dental implant technique with an immediate effect that is used when patients have a low bone density. This procedure doesn’t require bone grafts. It is a painless and minimally invasive technique that requires no more than one intervention per session, it has a rapid positive impact on the quality of...
Dental services can be very expensive; even the most basic procedures can cost patients hundreds or thousands of dollars, especially in countries like the UK and USA. Many of these dental procedures are necessary for a patient’s oral health and well-being, meaning most people either have to go into debt or forego their oral health....
Dental problems can occur at any stage in life. From the moment we develop teeth as infants, our teeth need to be maintained and protected. Of course, things don’t always go to plan and accidents happen; as a result of an injury, genetics, or illness, it’s almost certain that you’ll require dental work at some...
Teeth whitening is an incredibly popular procedure nowadays. It’s an aesthetic dental procedure, rather than a medical procedure, and leaves teeth noticeably brighter and more brilliant to behold. It eliminates the stains left on teeth by the consumption of substances such as tea, coffee, red wine, cigarettes, and certain foods. Why should I have my...
Complete tooth restoration is a term which encompasses treatments that improve the overall aesthetic and functional quality of a person’s mouth, with a primary focus on their teeth. The work that’s done varies depending on the patient’s particular needs. It takes many forms and includes fillings, dental crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and prostheses, orthopedic devices...
“All-on-8” is a dental implant procedure where a prosthesis is attached to the jawbone, similar to the very popular “all-on-4” method, however, the prosthesis is supported by eight dental implants rather than four. All-on-8 is suited for patients who are missing all their teeth, generally due to age or some kind of injury or condition....
Complete mouth restoration is a term which encompasses treatments that improve the overall aesthetic and functional quality of a person’s mouth, with a primary focus on their teeth. The work that’s done varies from patient to patient and is specific to their particular needs. It can take many forms, ranging from dental crowns, bridges, and...
