Endodontics, although it is not one of the most complicated dentistry and stomatology treatments, has to be done with great care, since it can cause some problems. Problems that can be caused by endodontics The most common problems that can cause a root canal are: Chronic infection. If there is a previous infection and a … Read more
Sometimes wisdom teeth are born too close to the lower dental nerve, which can cause problems and pain for the patient. Dr. Maizcurrana, specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, explains how to proceed in these cases. When is a wisdom tooth considered to be too close to the lower dental nerve? There are two lower … Read more
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are medical specialists in the treatment of different diseases and problems, not only of the oral cavity but also of the face, head and neck. We can group the problems that a maxillofacial surgeon treats into five main groups: Oral Surgery and Implantology: we include any surgical act performed in the … Read more
What is bone regeneration and reconstruction of the jaws? During the last decades implantology has developed enormously so that nowadays the loss of teeth can be solved in almost all cases by placing dental implants. However, in order to be able to place these implants in the ideal position, it is very important to have … Read more
What is a pterygoid implant? Pterygoid implants are dental implants placed in the most posterior area of the upper jaw, with an inclination that makes it anchor in a more dense bone called pterygoid process. Advantages of pterygoid dental implants These are implants that allow the placement of prostheses without the need for grafts in … Read more
Dr. David González Padilla, maxillofacial surgeon in Seville at Top Doctors, will talk to us about Orthognathic Surgery. What is orthognathic surgery and what deformities can it correct? Orthognathic surgery is surgery that treats bone-based and dental-based dentofacial deformities, that is to say, there is a problem in the position of the jaws, in the … Read more
Dental implants are bioprostheses that are placed in the patient’s maxilla or mandible to replace missing teeth. They are small screws that act as an artificial root for teeth and serve as a base for crowns or bridges. Implants have a number of advantages over other conventional treatments. To begin with, they preserve facial structure, … Read more
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the sufferer has several episodes of airway obstruction that produce true respiratory pauses (apneas) during deep sleep. This is due to the fact that during certain phases of sleep, all the musculature, including that of the throat, is more relaxed. In the case of patients with this disorder, … Read more
What is temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology? Temporomandibular joint pathology, as the name implies, is the pathology that affects the jaw joint. This joint is very special and very characteristic in the organism because it must function bilaterally, the right and left temporomandibular joint must move and rotate at the same time and in consonance so … Read more
Teeth are essential for chewing and missing teeth not only cause digestive problems but also lead to movement of healthy teeth, bone loss in the jaws and premature facial aging. The replacement of teeth today reaches a high degree of perfection with the placement of dental implants that mimic the structure of the tooth (root … Read more