They are an option of implantological rehabilitation treatment that allow the patient to have a new smile without have to uninstall it every day

They are a metallic structure covered with acrylic that serves to support the artificial fixed teeth.

There are “All on 4” “All on 5” among others, these vary depending on the number of support pins required and their placement depends on the patient’s bone health

After testing, the implantologist will decide which treatment is appropriate for each case of each patient.

These treatments not only involve physical changes in the patient, but also psychological ones, since it will restore great self-confidence, as well as functionality and comfort.

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At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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Thanks to the light rounded design, the dentist can easily move and manipulate the utensil in the patient’s mouth. By means of a small head of the camera this device has a fluid movement, that at a short distance and above the teeth that are to be captured, simultaneously, a 3D model is generated in the screen in natural colors that allows access to any point of the oral cavity to be treated. Undoubtedly, the comfort in its handling allows to satisfy the needs of any important dental treatment.

The quality of photographs that CEREC Omnicam provides when it is displaced above the teeth is very high, the screen generates a photorealistic image of the clinical situation in natural colors and of very high quality in its details, which generates greater trust in our patients, and allows us to reccommend the best treatment available for their needs.

Another feature that makes this equipment an integral part in our treatments, is its preciseness and accuracy to capture dental surfaces within the oral cavity, which allows us to show the patient exactly where the dental treatment needs to take place.

More advantages about LS Dental Clinic using CEREC Omnicam:

• It is the first intraoral camera on the market capable of taking clinical images in 2D and 3D.
• Incredible speed and accuracy for capturing intraoral images.
• The camera supports unsuitable movements and eliminates unusable data automatically.
• Provides a homogeneous area of ​​illumination for greater accuracy.

As you will notice when you visit us, we are absolutely passionate about what we do. We do everything to provide you the best dental experience of your life, and strive to give you the best resultas by staying at the top of our game, always. Our staff is not only passionate about helping you recover your smile, but also is constantly trained with the newest techniques and developments in the dental and dental implants industry.

You will feel a sense of purpose and vocation that our staff has to serve you, our concern for you is to make you feel at home while you get your dental treatment, and your overall wellbeing.

Our Dental Clinic facility is focused on you and giving you the best care, the natural surroundings of paradise Coco Beach, were we are located, inspire us and fills us with joy,

Once you live the LS Dental Clinic experience, you become family forever.

Looking to get some dental work done in Costa Rica? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental work for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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Whatsapp +506-8846-5744
Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
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What is a Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment is a dental work process that consists of three steps. The first, is to extract the pulp (set of vessels and nerves enclosed) from the inside of the tooth by small files. After this, the internal layer of the tooth is disinfected with special liquids. Later, the roots of the tooth are filled inside with a plastic material so that bacteria can’t survive, and thus the reinfection of the tooth is avoided.

In which cases is it carried out?

A root canal treatment is a dental work process that needs to be done in case the tooth can’t be extracted normally, or if the tooth has been affected so deep that decay has already touched the pulp of the tooth.

What are the benefits of getting a root canal treatment?

In addition to the elimination of continuous tooth pain, a root canal treatment will allow you to keep your tooth and not lose a valuable dental piece. In most cases the loss of a tooth may cause more problems as discomfort on the teeth nearby.

Does the affected tooth get darker?

The darkening of a tooth can appear as a consequence of the internal bleeding of the pulp. This can happen because of the decomposition of the pulp from an old cavity, or a an previous direct impact to the tooth. However, these situations occur before the Root Canal Treatment, and not because of it.

What are the Causes of nerve damage?

The most frequent causes for nerve damage are deep cavities. However, there are other reasons such as impacts on the teeth, wear by bruxism, chewing of objects or hard foods that can cause fissures in the tooth. Fissures in the tooth most of the time allow the passing of bacteria towards the inside of the tooth, as well as periodontal disease (pyorrhea).

What happens if I wait too long to get treatment?

If the root canal treatment isn’t performed in a timely manner, both the cavity and the infection can reach the bone and infect it as well as the lymph nodes. If you feel dental pain or discomfort, you should contact us as soon as possible to schedule you dental treatment.

Should I take special precautions after the root canal treatment?

The root canal treatment by itself prevents other major dental problems, such as as infections in the bone or the gum. However, you should understand that after the treatment, your tooth has lost an important amount of sensitivity. Because of this, you might not feel pain by cavities, and therefore may not notice them. This is the main reason why you should keep an excellent dental hygiene and schedule regular visits to your dentist.

Does the root canal treatment cause a lot of pain?

The root canal treatment eliminates the pain that you feel in your affected tooth. After the treatment, the pain in the dental piece can occur for a day or two after the intervention, when chewing. After 3 days you should feel no pain whatsoever.

Looking to get some dental work done in Costa Rica? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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]]> 4656 https://lsdentalcostarica.com/what-is-implantology-dental-implants-costa-rica/ Mon, 09 Oct 2017 04:31:10 +0000 http://www.lsdentalcostarica.com/?p=4416 […]]]> Implantology is the area of ​​dentistry that is responsible for the study and placement of alloplastic materials (non-organic objects specially created to be implanted inside our body) used inside or over the jaws, in order to replace missing teeth and give support a dental rehabilitation, returning a complete smile to the patient being both a physical and a medical benefit.

A dental implant is a fixed prosthesis to which the dentist will later cement a crown or a bridge depending on each case. The dental implant is only the object inserted surgically in the jaw, the visible part in the form of a dental piece is the crown or the bridge.

The crown is a single dental piece used to cover an implant or a damaged tooth. The bridge instead, is made up from multiple pieces that fill a remaining space, and it works by cementing the resin between the two natural teeth, or between the implants.

It is important to note that not all implants are the same and the cost of each treatment varies depending on the type of implant. This will depend on the doctor’s diagnosis and the patient’s needs.

Usually local anesthesia is used for these procedures, as they are ambulatory, but other forms of sedation such as nitrous oxide and oral and / or intravenous sedation may be used). Implants are a staggered process, that is to say that it consists of several faces which are given gradually.

It consists of three stages: The first consists of inserting the implant into the bone, replacing the root of the tooth, which remains below the gingiva to protect the implant during healing.

The second stage is placed a pillar, which is the connection between the implant inside the gingiva and the outside towards the mouth. The gingiva is allowed to heal around the abutment so that in the third stage, place the crown in the shape of the missing tooth.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
Coco Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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Dr. Lopez shook my hand, introduced himself, smiling, before putting on his new black surgical gloves.
I was nervous (& shaking) but he talked calmly as he proceeded. It was the quickest & least painful cleaning I had ever experienced! He also replaced a filling & x rayed my teeth…and all for a fraction of the cost in Canada!

I had a problem with grinding my teeth at night. My front teeth were almost transparent & pieces were breaking off constantly. was unable to bite or chew my food without cutting it into tiny pieces. I couldn’t even bite a piece of toast.
Dr. Lopez recommended crowns on all of my upper teeth to maintain an even & healthy bite.

Over several visits, he personally photographed my teeth & bite, took multiple molds & proceeded to rebuild my front teeth to strengthen them. He applied temporary crowns so that my TMJ would adjust slowly to the changes before applying the permanent ceramic crowns. He also prepared a lower mouth guard for me to wear at night. Not only did he perform all of these tasks on me personally, at times a second dentist assisted!

Dr. Lopez was always professional, gentle & patient. He was always available to answer all of my questions and concerns even outside of office hours. He made me feel comfortable and even made me laugh on several occasions. I felt more like a friend at times than just a client.

The result is overwhelming! I am able to enjoy eating all my favorite food again…. and I smile a lot! Everyone notices the difference and I tell them all my story.

I highly recommend Dr. Lopez & the LS Dental Clinic. This has been an more affordable & pleasurable process than I could ever have expected compared to my past experiences in Canada.

The treatment I got is called Full upper arch rehabilitation, which included veneers and dental crowns. The goal was to lift the dimension of my teeth, which had been damaged due to the grinding, otherwise known as bruxism. This treatment would have cost me around $36.000 in Canada or the US. In Costa Rica, it cost me $5.600. In tickets, transportation, food, lodging, and entertainment I spent around $2.000, without mentioning I stayed for a nice 10 day vacation in paradise, watching beautiful birds and monkeys.

Brenda Basinger Southampton on Lake Huron, Canada

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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1. Are dental implants painful?
The treatment is a surgery and this carries at least one incision in the gingiva, bone and installation of a prosthesis in the tooth bone, as well as inflammation and general pain in the area. While all this occurs under the effect of anesthesia, the subject of pain is something very subjective of each person. At LS Dental we have the highest levels of hygiene and professionalism when performing our surgeries, minimizing the risk of infection, thus achieving a recovery in less time and less painful.

2. How is the recovery?
The post-surgery recovery process is quite simple, we recommend absolute rest for 2 days as well as a cold liquid diet and constant ice applications in the area. Antibiotics and medications are provided to prevent any infection and to heal the wound in the shortest possible time, it is important to avoid physical exertion and to be exposed to high temperatures as this could cause additional bleeding that delays the healing process. The seams break off on their own and the patient within 7 days can return to normal life, always taking into consideration that the wound should be especially careful.

3. What activities can I do during and after my dental treatment?
During the post-surgery recovery process, it is recommended to follow the instructions given by the doctor, once the wound heals effectively the patient can lead a completely normal life.

4. Can I get an estimate of my dental implants cost before I travel?
Of course, this will have a chance of being fulfilled by 90% when presenting radiographs before the visit and around 75% when the budget is based on a conversation or conventional photos.

5. How expensive are Costa Rica dental implant prices?
The price of the implant will vary due to three functions. Implant brand and the warranty it provides, the type of treatment required as well as additional and the additional each professional adds to cover their expenses. In the case of Costa Rica, the expenses of the professional are lower than those of other countries without sacrificing the technical knowledge and experience of the professional.

6. In which cases is it advisable to do a dental implant procedure?
Whenever a nerve is involved or a tooth is lost, especially in young patients because the loss of bone in the mouth is an irreversible situation that will cause greater damage in the long term.

7. Do implants look natural?
The dental implant per se is not visible, so it does not have a problem of being artificial. The dental implant is hidden inside the gum and should not be exposed under any circumstances. In case of gum problems, additional graft treatment will be required to control this issue and protect oral health in general. The visible part of the implant is the crown that is fastened on this and the look of this will vary depending on the material and the condition of this (deteriorated crowns have to look unnatural). However it takes a very critical eye to notice the difference between natural crowns and teeth

8. What materials are used to create them?
The implants are mainly made of titanium, for the strength of the material as well as their anti rust conditions (look for fixed Wikipedia are more technical but that’s basically it)

9. Is Tobacco a problem after placing Dental Implants?
As a health clinic our first recommendation for any patient is to avoid smoking, however we respect the decisions of our patients. In the particular case of the implant, smoking will only impair the wound healing process after surgery, once the wound is healthy the cigarette will not deteriorate in any way the implant even if it will stain the patient’s teeth .

10. Are there foods that shouldn’t be consumed or that affect the implanted piece?
Only during the post-surgery recovery process will indications of a cold liquid diet be made, however it is important to clarify that this is merely by wound healing and not by the implant itself. It is demonstrated that the dental implant functions even better than the root of a natural tooth given its composition.

11. Does diabetes, hypertension or heart problems represent an impediment to
placement of implants? What diseases put this procedure at risk?
Like all surgery and due to anesthesia and blood loss, many diseases can present a risk to the patient. However 99% of these have solution and can be given the surgery. At LS Dental, the health of our patients is always our priority and in no situation will we perform a treatment without our patient being satisfied with the risk that it entails.

12. If I have an orthodontic treatment, is that a problem for an implant, or viceversa?
Since the braces move the position of the teeth and the root of these, it is advisable to wait for the treatment to finish before putting an implant. Since the crown is tailor-made for each patient, we have no problem adapting the restoration to the needs of the client

13. How long should I wait without being able to use the prosthesis?
It will depend on the healing of the wound and the evolution of the case, however once the patient returns to his country, he will take with him the prosthesis and the indications to use it, in LS Dental we work to make our treatments in the least possible way invasive in the personal life of our patients.

14. What special hygiene care should I have after this procedure?
During the post-surgery recovery process, the patient will have special care measures to decrease the healing process. Once this is completed, the patient can carry a normal hygiene in his mouth.

15. How long does it take to get dental implants?
Generally dental implants take two visits to Costa Rica, the first of approximately 5 days for implant placement and the second approximately 8 days for restoration of the implant. It should be taken into account that between both visits a period of 4 to 6 months is needed for the healing of the implant. These conditions represent 85% of the cases however they can vary depending on the conditions of each case. Contact us for more information

16. Why 2 visits?
The 2-stage implants have academic studies as well as proven experience that last a lifetime. In cases with optimal conditions of bone can be performed what is called an instant load, in this case the crown is installed a few days after implant surgery however it is not recommended given that the pressure generated by the bite can cause an implant to fail. Several dentists use the mini implants that are immediately loaded but they do not have studies that last a lifetime and according to observed data have a higher percentage of failure.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic Costa Rica, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

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Whatsapp +506-8846-5744
Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
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That is why we have made this list for you, to show you some of the many reasons why LS Dental Clinic is your best option for getting a dental treatment while you vacation in paradise: Coco Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Facilities:

At LS Dental Clinic, we offer you excellent facilities, filled with natural light, in a very peaceful and quiet environment that will make you comfortable and relaxed.

Advanced Technology:

We perfect ourselves continually to offer you nothing but the best. LS Dental Clinic offers you the most advanced dental technology that will make an amazing difference in the results you will get with your treatment. We pride ourselves in the natural results we provide for each of our patients, but don’t take our work for it, hear it straight from our satisfied patients:

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ICOI Accredited Professionals

At LS Dental Clinic, our implantology specialized dentists are properly incorporated as ICOI members, with credentials such as ICOI Fellowship. ICOI is the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and one of the most prestigious worldwide organizations regarding professionals involved with dental implants and oral implantology.

Comprehensive dental care that suits your every need:

In order to make each patient feel at home, we give the most personalized attention we can. We strive to make your journey and dental treatment the best experience that you have ever had.

Assistance & Follow up:

At LS Dental Clinic, we not only care about your future perfect smile, we also want you to enjoy for the rest of your stay in our country. That is why we offer you the assistance you need for accommodation, transportation and activities during your trip. Ask us about your customized packages to get the best experience and make your trip worth even more the desire to keep smiling.

Success cases:

We have many success cases and testimonials to show you. Our patients are always very satisfied by the service and the results that have been given them. You can learn more, and hear it from the patients themselves. We want you to be part of these success cases that make us very proud.

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The Digital Smile Design (DSD) uses digital technology to create an accurate impression of the dental procedure. Clients are also encouraged to be involved in the design process so you can co-create your smile together with a trained orthodontist.

DSD systems reproduce dental photographs and bespoke templates that aid restoration work. The calculations preview identical images patients can expect to own once the physical work is carried out. Patients can relax once they have an exact impression of how they will look once their smile makeover is complete.

Furthermore, the technology gives the orthodontist a precise model to work with and encourages improved disciplinary measures for carrying out operation on the teeth such as dental veneers and dental crowns.

The benefits of aesthetic dentistry

A digital smile make over not only makes it possible for you to choose your ideal look and precisely match the goals of your aesthetic dentistry, it also gives you something to look forward to and helps alleviate any concerns patients may have before the surgery is performed.

Digital Smile Design is proven to help patients feel more comfortable and satisfied about their smile makeover because the preliminary images reveal a natural look that complements the overall appearance of the face and jaw.

The advanced software also gives patients greater control over the final outcome of the aesthetic dentistry. Whether you are fitting dental crown or veneers, you can be totally reassured the cosmetic treatment will be thoroughly planned out for you with digital smile design software.

Looking to get some dental work done? 

At LS Dental Clinic, we will provide you the best dental treatment for your needs. Out team of dentists will strive to give you a beautiful natural looking smile. We specialize in dental implants, bone regeneration, porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, All on Four denture, tooth replacements, fillings and teeth whitening. All while enjoying the best destination in Costa Rica tourism: Playas del Coco (Coco Beach).

Contact us today to schedule your dental treatment!

USA (214) 778-5891 | (214) 778-5163
Whatsapp +506-8846-5744
Costa Rica +506-2670-2400
Coco Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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