Impact of Sleep Apnea on Mental Health

Instituto Maxilofacial

Impact of Sleep Apnea on Mental Health

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. Physical symptoms, such as loud snoring and daytime fatigue, are well known, but sleep apnea can also have a significant impact on mental health. A recent study found that all domains of quality of life, from mental and emotional health functioning...

Orthognathic surgery and veneers: Can I have my surgery if I have dental veneers?

If you are considering orthognathic surgery, you may wonder if you can do it if you already have veneers. The short answer is yes, but it is important to keep some important considerations in mind. If you don't already have dental veneers, you may want to consider getting them after orthognathic surgery. Orthognathic surgery mobilizes...

Why can’t I have my surgery plan from the beginning?

Many patients who visit us from other countries want to get their planning done early in their journey, and are surprised to learn that this is not possible until shortly before surgery. Why is this? Almost half of the patients at the Maxillofacial Institute are international patients from all over the globe, and many of...

Professor Hernandez Alfaro, among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for the 2nd. consecutive year

We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievement of Professor Hernandez Alfaro, who, for the second consecutive year, has been recognized and included in the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking published by Stanford University. This honor not only reflects Professor Hernandez Alfaro’s outstanding contributions to the field of science but also underlines the global...