HEALTH TOURISM
The broad definition of health tourism refers to people seeking medical attention, as well as health care services, in a country other than their place of residence. Health tourism was defined by the International Union of Tourist Organizations (IUTO), the forerunner to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, as ‘‘the provision of health facilities utilizing […]
ALL ON 4
This concept was introduced by Nobel Biocare, Sweden. But what is an all‐on‐4 technique? Who should consider it? Is it considered safe? And how is it different from common implants? Nobel Biocare presented this treatment as a means of overcoming limitations in the human mandible. This treatment is basically immediate‐function protocols involving the use of […]
DENTAL HOLIDAYS
How can dentistry abroad be cheaper for the same or even better quality? One of the main factors why dental treatment in the place of your residence is expensive or for some even not affordable, comes from the simple fact that being a dentist in your country equals being a rich individual. The society as […]
DENTAL IMPLANTS: INTRODUCTION
Many people suffer from tooth loss all over the world due to numerous causes such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, or even injuries. Throughout history some solutions were presented to manage these problems, they date back to approximately 2500 BC when ancient Egyptians used a ligature wire of gold in order to stabilize their teeth. […]
IMPLANTES DENTÁRIOS
Dental implants are basically comprised of three parts: base, connector and crown. In this article we are concentrating on each part as we discuss their function and material. The base of an implant is a small screw or cylinder embedded into the patient’s bone. The base is usually made of biocompatible titanium due to the […]
