What is the TMJ? The TMJ is the temporomandibular joint, one of the most mobile and most functional joints in the human body and we use it every day for chewing, speaking, gesturing and everything that has to do with the mobility of the jaw. Basically, it is a joint that has three fundamental parts: … Read more
What exactly is Face Balance? Face Balance summarizes the concept of facial harmony. In the facial analysis of our patients we not only take into account the individual aesthetic units (nose, cheekbone, chin, neck…), but we also study the combination of these units in order to achieve the most harmonious and natural results. The techniques … Read more
Mentoplasty is the surgery that aims to achieve natural changes in the shape and position of the chin in order to harmonize it with the rest of the facial structures. In what type of patients is mentoplasty indicated? It is mainly indicated in those patients who present alterations in the projection (by excess or defect) … Read more
What are dental implants and what does their placement consist of? Dental implants are metallic structures of pure titanium, many of them coated with substances that enhance the union of the implant to the bone and have the shape of a screw. The surgical technique is very simple, it is the insertion of the screw … Read more
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) connects the skull, specifically the temporal bone, to the mandible. It is a double or bicondylar joint, formed by the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone. Between the two there is an articular disc that functions as a cushion and divides the joint into two compartments, the … Read more
What are zygomatic implants? Zygomatic implants are those that are placed in the cheek bone in patients who suffer from atrophy of the maxillary bone, that is to say, a severe loss of the maxillary bone. They allow good results in terms of function and aesthetics. How is the procedure performed? The procedure consists of … Read more