There are several forms of sedation available for a dental procedure, and the level of sedation may depend on your level of anxiety and the duration of the dental procedure. IV or intravenous sedation is a form of sedation for treating patients with severe anxiety. Estimates indicate that fifty percent of the population admit to […]
Chipping or breaking teeth is a common occurrence among active people around the world. Chipping one’s teeth can happen for a variety of reasons. One of the most common causes of chipping or breaking one’s teeth is due to sports-related accidents. Biting on hard substances, such as an ice cube or opening a bottle cap […]
Not everyone is blessed with a perfect smile by the luck of their genetics. If you have always been unsatisfied with the way your smile looks and think that the ratio of gum and teeth that you’re showing off could use some improvement, crown lengthening is a procedure you should look into. How Crown Lengthening […]
While prosthodontics is often associated with treating patients who have suffered a severe loss of teeth due to diseases or accidents, the simple truth is that the overwhelming majority of prosthodontics cases are simple procedures. In fact, you’re probably familiar with many of them. Here are the most common procedures used in prosthodontics: Bridges Bridges […]
When teeth have been damaged or lost, they are often restored or replaced with a bridge or a crown. These dental devices return the tooth’s original form, strength, and functionality. A crown is a piece that restores or replaces the visible part of a tooth. When a tooth is missing, the tooth is often attached […]
Equal Quality with a Different Cost If you’re from the USA and you’re visiting this website, you’ve probably discovered that dental care is outrageously expensive in the USA. As a dentist from the USA, I had my doubts about the quality of care in Costa Rica. I did my homework. Here’s what I discovered. In Costa Rica, […]
What is a dental implant? Did your dentist tell you that you need a dental implant, but you’re not sure what a dental implant really is, or what a dental implant includes? Missing one or more of your teeth creates an imbalance in your smile, affects your ability to chew properly, and can change your […]
When teeth appear worn, chipped, broken or stained the use of dental veneers or crowns are a great option for improving aesthetics and functionality. Although both veneers and crowns present similar characteristics, they have important differences that must be taken into account by the dentist and the patient when developing a dental treatment. It is […]
Teeth fractures vary according to many factors including the magnitude and direction of the impact, hardness and shape of teeth, etc. All of the layers of the tooth structure may be impacted by the fracture, and may require restoration treatment. Enamel is the visible white part of teeth, and it is the hardest tissue in […]
Dental crowns refer to the area of the teeth that are visible when we smile. Hidden beneath the gums is the root, and like a king’s crown, the dental crown is located on top of each tooth. Crowns are responsible for cutting, crushing and tearing up the food when we eat, while keeping the bite […]
When natural teeth are extensively damaged but the root is not decayed, the only way to restore the function and aesthetics is by placing dental crowns. If one or more adjacent teeth are missing, other teeth will naturally start to fill the space it creates, causing bite and position problems. Space can be reduced when […]
What is Bruxism Bruxism refers to excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth. It is a neuromuscular disorder that often presents itself when the patient is asleep. The cause of bruxism is not always clear, but it is widely understood that psychological stress is a root cause. This condition causes debilitating facial muscle pain and […]
Periodontal surgery or gum surgery refers to a wide range of procedures and techniques used to improve the aesthetics of the gums or to treat periodontal disease. Gingivectomy Gingivectomy consists of removing a small section of the gum tissue that forms the pocket. This procedure allows better access for calculus removal and smoothing of the […]
All ceramic or all porcelain crowns are a natural looking, aesthetically pleasing option for restoring teeth that have been seriously compromised and cannot be restored with simple resins. The procedure for placing all ceramic crowns is similar to any kind of dental crown, it is almost the same as porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns (PFMs). However, teeth […]
Crowns are the most common devices for dental restoration. They are used when the tooth has received extensive damage, such as when the top of the tooth has been lost due to disease or trauma. They are also used to replace teeth that have been lost. When used in this way, the crown is typically […]
Dental crowns are used to reconstruct teeth that have been greatly damaged but are still complete and healthy enough to preserve. For example, a tooth with extensive decay caused by caries may be a candidate for a crown. Crowns are also used as part of other types of dental reconstruction, such as bridges and implants […]
Costa Rica is a recognized global center for high quality dentistry, with highly skilled dentists that utilize cutting edge dental technology. If you are looking for dental crowns at affordable prices, Costa Rica may be the place for you. A dental crown is a tooth shaped cap that is placed over the tooth to cover […]
