Dental veneers: porcelain or composite?

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Periodontics

Dental veneers: porcelain or composite?

Also known as dental facets, dental veneers are basically very thin cosmetic sheets that cover the visible part of the tooth. Its function is mainly aesthetic, allowing the correction of: Broken or fractured teeth Gaps between the teeth Small or large teeth Poorly positioned teeth Coloring problems (stains, yellow teeth, etc.) As for the materials,...

The GBR (Guided Bone Regeneration) technique

The guided bone regeneration technique (GBR) is used to facilitate bone regeneration when the thickness of the bone in the jaw is insufficient for the placement of a dental implant. After placement of the implant, the area of bone deficiency is coated with autogenous bone (the patient's own bone) and/or with an artificial bone replacement...

Did you know that it is possible to regenerate bone around teeth and improve their prognosis?

Periodontal disease destroys the tissues that hold the teeth, the best known / popular is the alveolar bone and, therefore, that if treatments are not directed to stop it, the teeth lose their support and begin to move until they are lost spontaneously or they have to be extracted since this mobility causes discomfort and...

What is a PRGF treatment?

Nothing like our own body to heal itself. This is the premise on which autologous technologies in general, and the PRFC treatment (Plasma Rich in Growth Factors) in particular, are based. This treatment consists of using certain components of the patient's blood to help in the regeneration process after a surgical process. The process is...