Dental Implants

 

What are dental implants

Dental implants are artificial teeth roots that are placed in the jawbone in the place of the missing piece.
It is an aesthetic and functional solution to the problem of tooth loss because they offer a natural and in most cases are much better than natural teeth.
Until a few years the only solution was removable prosthesis has several disadvantages, chief among them was that the person left without teeth and the dentures were placed on the gum.

We’ve all seen funny episodes in which the prosthesis was someone out to eat or sneezing, this does not happen with dental implants since each tooth is placed and fixed into the gum.
Thus aesthetics is insured in the case of implants because these teeth are as if they were his own and nobody will notice they are artificial parts.
The functionality is perfect since they are calculated to prevent any loosening or falling out while eating.

In dental implant consisting

The implant is placed in the bone a result of pure titanium, titanium coated with hydroxyapatite or zirconium which is the ultimate in dental implants.
These materials have the particularity to bind perfectly to the bone without any rejection.
The tooth or tooth can be made of synthetic material, ceramics or zirconium, according to the patient’s economic capacity.

How many dental implants may be

Can the implant in one piece or all of his teeth.

How long are dental implants

The time of dental implants depends on the number of pieces of bone status, if the part was removed recently or a long time ago or had removable prostheses.
First you perform a query to the dentist for an assessment, appropriate radiographs or CT (CT)
Then the molds are taken from the mouth and sent to the laboratory for the manufacture of parts.
After the implant is made from the root and then place the teeth or molars.
This process is done in the dental office with local anesthesia, it is absolutely painless.

How long does a dental implant

Dental implants can last at least 25 years without having to make any changes to the piece, after that time if things go wrong is very easy and quick to fix.

Price of Dental Implants

The price of dental implants varies according to the number of parts to replace the complexity that is present and the materials used.
Dental implants are not cheap but if you compare what it means to have a healthy mouth, all teeth, eat normally and have a nice smile, well worth the money.
Besides all dentists allow financing or card so that these techniques can be affordable for everyone.

 
 

Zirconium crowns

 

The crowns of zirconium or zirconium covers are the ultimate in aesthetic dentistry because they offer a similar appearance to that of natural teeth.
Aesthetic dentistry is a field that has been increasingly developing and offering solutions to complex problems they caused and inhibitions.
To have white teeth and partner is the aspiration of any person, until not long ago the dentist’s work pointed to the functionality, it is filling or reconstructing the damaged tooth so that it could fulfill its function but did not care for aesthetics mouth.

Today we understand that oral health is important but is also part of health that the person can leave the office wearing a beautiful smile.
The crowns or dental caps are a practical, functional and aesthetic and covering the teeth fit perfectly over it.
Crowns are used when the tooth is partially affected or has too many arrangements in such cases until it wears out the form needed to fits in holster.

The materials used for dental caps can be a combination of metal and porcelain, china or just the most recommended are the crowns of zirconium.
The covers of zirconium, which as we said look natural and have no known artificial appearance of false teeth, are also used to correct defects such as teeth too small, irregular, with uneven ends, dark in color and any kind of problems aesthetic.

Even zirconium crowns can be adapted to fill the space of a missing piece, especially in the front of the mouth, offering a serious solution to a complex problem that causes many who are affected by the loss of a tooth.
Today no longer enough to have a denture that perform the functions of mastication also wants a mouth aesthetically presentable and modern dentistry is advancing rapidly in that direction.
For now zirconium crowns are gradually replacing the porcelain crown that for years has been the leading material for repairing teeth and dentures.

 
 

Laser Teeth Whitening

 

Laser teeth whitening is one of the techniques used to whiten teeth quickly and effectively.
We all know that today in cosmetic dentistry has become critical in the image of people; thanks to new dental techniques can look flawless teeth white and shiny.
Laser whitening can whiten several shades eliminating the ugly look of stained or yellowed teeth.
The reasons that teeth are not white may be several:

* The passage of time results in yellow teeth, opaque own aging than wrinkles.

* Poor hygiene due to lack of proper brushing teeth leads to staining and lose the white

* Bad habits such as smoking, drinking coffee or eating too much produce colored stains very unpleasant.

* Antibiotics, particularly tetracycline teeth can leave brownish or gray.

That is laser teeth whitening

Laser whitening involves the application on the teeth of a gel based on hydrogen peroxide which is then applied laser light, the effect of the laser-activated gel is what causes tooth whitening.

Where does the laser teeth whitening

This technique of laser teeth whitening is done in dental clinics or dentists who possess the necessary technology for this treatment.

Many sessions are needed for the laser teeth whitening

This technique is done in one session, may take two if necessary to first perform mechanical cleaning to remove plaque (tartar) very attached or correct any dental work.
But the laser tooth whitening is a single session of an hour, hour and a half, nothing more.

When you begin to see results from laser teeth whitening

Immediately, you leave the dentist’s office with bright white teeth.

Laser Tooth Whitening Prices

The laser tooth whitening prices are higher than other techniques, but comparing that in just one hour teeth are white, which does not harm the enamel and the result can last about 5 years is worth the money.
Costs vary according to each country, even within the same country or city there are price differences depending on the dental clinic or dentist that conduct, it should call the dental clinic and ask what the price of teeth whitening to establish comparisons between a professional and another.

 
 

Erectile dysfunction

 

Erectile dysfunction: Causes and Treatments

Erectile dysfunction or Impotence is the inability to perform a sexual relationship for total or partial lack of erection in the penis.
Impotence or erectile dysfunction affects most men at some point in their lives; the problem is when the situations is prolonged in time and prevent him from carrying out a satisfactory sexuality.
Penile erection occurs when you expand penile vessels due to blood flow that reaches them, and close special channels to retain the blood vein.
By this means the male organ becomes enlarged, erectile keeps allowing it to be suitable for penetration.
There are several types of impotence or erectile dysfunction is categorized by the source in organic or psychological dysfunction, as well as primary or secondary.
Primary erectile dysfunction is one in which there was never an erection and erectile dysfunction secondary is when a man with normal sexual relations, at any time ceases to have erections.

Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction

The psychological and psychogenic causes of erectile dysfunction can be many, among them we can mention: be going through a crisis of work-or family, stress, lack of sexual stimuli, fear of not having a good sexual performance, low self-esteem, fear of being intimate with another person, insecurity, feelings of guilt, lack of interest in the couple.
Often a person who has sex one day normally achieved an erection and the next time is so outstanding that it is possible to achieve not get to have it happen again and that the next attempt and another.
You can test whether erectile dysfunction is psychological, when occurring during sleep erections that means no organic problems. The other way is also simple if no trouble making masturbation means that the problem is psychological, not physical.
Organic causes of erectile dysfunction

Organic causes of erectile dysfunction can be caused by:

* Diabetes
* Drugs such as those used to lower blood pressure, beta blockers, anxiolytics, antidepressants, insulin, diuretics.
* Also on alcohol and drugs.
* Vascular. When blood is sent through the arteries to the penis is pulled through the veins, this can not go to cavernous bodies and retained there.
This would cause intermittent erections even in the same sex.
* These are disorders Neurological problems in the nerves that operate between the sexual organs and the central nervous system.
* Hormonal deficiencies may be the lack of testosterone.

 
 

Testicular Varicocele

 

A varicocele in the testicles occurs when the valves that are inside a vein of the spermatic cord do not work properly preventing the normal flow of blood.
That blood is not drained out, causes the vein to dilate.
This causes varicose veins that can be felt in the scrotum (pouch of skin containing the testes) in a manner similar to worms, resulting in some cases, swelling and pain.
A varicocele usually occurs in young men and although not a serious illness can cause infertility.

Treatments for Varicocele

When it is very mild and has no discomfort, usually require no treatment at most the use of suspenders and underwear that fit the area.
In other more severe cases of varicocele surgery is used.
This may consist of a question in varicectomía an incision in the lower abdomen to link the abnormal vein.
The varicectomía is an outpatient procedure done and then the patient should place ice in the area for 24 hours to reduce swelling.
The other method of surgery for the varicocele is called embolization. It consists of a smaller incision through which a catheter is inserted into the vein and a small spiral defective vein is blocked. This method also is outpatient and takes 24 hours of applying ice to the area.
The doctor treating these diseases is the urologist or andrologist.