16/01/2025
Today we answer this question, which is very common in our practice. Let's go step by step: Minimum Age for Orthognathic Surgery Skeletal development is a crucial factor in planning orthognathic surgery. In general, it is recommended to wait until the growth of the maxillary bones has finished before performing the intervention. This moment varies...
19/09/2024
Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects breathing while we sleep, which can have serious health consequences if left untreated. There are several therapeutic approaches depending on the severity of the case, the origin of the problem and the personal characteristics of each patient. At Instituto Maxilofacial, we always try to rule out the least...
11/06/2024
Have you ever wondered what makes a face attractive? The concept of beauty is subjective, but Prof. Federico Hernandez Alfaro and his research team have been working to understand what makes a face aesthetically pleasing. The result of all these years of research is the "Barcelona Line," a new reference plane for determining the ideal...
08/04/2024
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...