What is Ludwig's angina?
The other day I learned about a very particular and rather unpleasant case of a patient who ended up in hospital because of a dental infection that spread. Although this is an overly simplistic answer to a complex problem, of course, in the end the information retained by his relatives and close people who know about the case is [...]
I have a lump on my gum, what do I do now?
It is common, and quite normal, to receive patients who are worried because they have seen (and touched with their tongue) a strange lump on their gum that did not seem to be there yesterday. Depending on the characteristics of the lump, we can tell whether or not it is a cause for concern when we receive their phone call, although the most common thing is to [...]
Why do we have to wait a while to place the final crown after placing an immediate implant?
In today's blog entry I would like to address a topic that is very recurrent in our office and to which I have to respond frequently in my clinical practice, as there are many patients who, after an extraction with immediate implant, expect to recover their full aesthetics and functionality as soon as they leave the surgery.
Why are extractions performed in orthodontic treatment?
The decision to carry out extractions for the correct performance of a treatment may generate doubts, concerns or even fears in future orthodontic patients. However, it is a necessary measure to achieve the aesthetic and functional objectives necessary to correctly complete the treatment. But why is it necessary? Lack of [...]
What is dental scaling and when should we do it?
A dental scaling is an odontological technique or treatment that is used to slow down the progression of periodontitis and stabilise the disease. It is a non-surgical and minimally invasive technique in which, through the application of local anaesthesia and with specific instruments, the bacterial deposits lodged in the gums are cleaned and disinfected, and the [...]
The relationship between orthodontics and speech therapy is becoming increasingly close.
Orthodontics, contrary to popular belief, goes beyond simply aligning teeth but also focuses on improving functionality and oral health. However, in certain specific cases, achieving these goals fully involves considering the crucial role of the speech therapist. Let's explore how the integration of speech-language [...]
