Articles about oral health, implants and dental aesthetics
Fear of pain is the number one reason people put off a dental implant for years. I explain, with no sugarcoating, what you feel during surgery, what you feel afterwards and what can be done if the dentist terrifies you.
Straumann and Neodent are two world-reference implant brands from the same group, with the strictest quality certifications (including the U.S. FDA) and a presence in around 98 countries. I explain their portfolios (short, conventional, zirconia and zygomatic implants) and how I choose the right brand for your case.
An implant overdenture is a removable denture that anchors to 2 or 4 implants: far more stable than a traditional plate and more affordable than a fixed prosthesis. I explain the four options, when each one is right and their real prices, from $3,500 to $5,000 USD per arch.
The difference between All-on-4 and All-on-6 is the number of implants supporting the full arch. Neither is better in the abstract: the right choice is defined with 3D planning based on your bone, your bite, and your expectations.
Titanium is the gold standard with decades of evidence and my workhorse for most cases. Zirconia is metal-free, white and highly aesthetic, ideal for thin gums or high aesthetic demand. There is no better one in the abstract: it depends on your case.
You were told you do not have enough bone for implants and that nothing can be done. That is often not true. Zygomatic implants anchor into the cheekbone, avoid grafts, and rehabilitate an atrophic upper jaw, frequently with teeth the same day.
Not all implant brands are equal. I explain the three seals that make a brand trustworthy (scientific backing, regulatory clearance and track record) and which ones I use in my practice in Medellín: Straumann, Neodent and DioImplant.
With proper maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime. Learn about the factors that determine their longevity.
Everything you need to know about how dental implants heal: what is normal, what to expect at each stage and how to speed up recovery.
This is one of the hardest consultations I get, because the patient already spent the money, already went through surgery, and arrives convinced their body rejects implants. It is almost never that. I explain why implants fail, what can be salvaged, and what to ask for in a second opinion.