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Ribera Dent, the dental center linked to the Ribera Povisa Hospital, offers multidisciplinary and personalized care with the support of a large health center for greater patient safety.
La oral health It is a fundamental part of our well-being and health, both physical and mental. “Maintaining adequate oral health is important not only to prevent diseases of the teeth themselves, but also to avoid infections of the maxillary bones and reduce the risk of pathology outside the mouth such as chewing disorders, some Digestive diseases or even the increased risk of thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases”, explains the Dr. Jacinto Fernández SanrománResponsible for Ribera Tooth.
Ribera Tooth is a cutting-edge dental center which provides a comprehensive and personalized dental care, relying on the last generation technology from Ribera Povisa to carry out highly precise diagnoses.
Its specialists put at the disposal of patients a multidisciplinary team that provides a comprehensive oral service in the same space. Besides, the Ribera Dent unit has the support of a large hospital what Ribera Povisa is like, for a greater security of the patient in all consultations and interventions.
"Nowadays it is essential to have adequate diagnostic means and work as a team, in a dynamic in which each specialist contributes their analysis and experience to achieve optimal results. Furthermore, working within a general hospital such as Ribera Povisa increases patient safety in all processes,” highlights the doctor.
The keys to a perfect smile
With a pilot plant holistic approach to the oral health, Ribera Tooth excels in key areas such as orthodontics, dental aesthetics, periodontics and implants, setting the tone for a radiant but, above all, healthy smile.
“To achieve adequate dental aesthetics, the patient's smile must be studied and, based on the results, define what the most appropriate treatments may be, which can range from whitening techniques to the placement of aesthetic veneers, crown reconstruction, orthodontics, gum treatment…On many occasions it requires a multidisciplinary approach", He points out.
Ribera Dent specialists use techniques to correct dental alignment problems, with precise and long-lasting results.
“In most cases, malposition of teeth is treated only with orthodontics. Our specialists assess which techniques are the safest and most effective: conventional orthodontics, aligners, etc. When there is an alteration in the growth of the maxilla or mandible, surgery may be necessary. orthognathic surgery. All these procedures must always be coordinated between the orthodontist and the maxillofacial surgeon,” adds the doctor. Fernandez Sanromán, which is also head of the oral and maxillofacial surgery service of Ribera Povisa.
"The implants They are the best way to rehabilitate a lost tooth. Sometimes after tooth loss, jaw bone loss also occurs, which may require bone reconstruction techniques before the implants can be placed,” he explains.
Furthermore, specialists value the cases of bruxism, the involuntary act of clenching or grinding the teeth, and indicate cases that should be treated with discharge splints.
It is advisable to acquire healthy eating and hygiene habits from an early age as it helps prevent complications beyond the teeth.
“There must be a dental checkup at least once a year, as long as there are no diagnosed pathologies such as gum diseases in which periodic check-ups may be necessary every 3 or 6 months,” recommends the doctor.
children too They should carry out periodic check-ups of both the temporary and permanent teeth, in addition to getting them used to being rigorous with brushing their teeth after main meals and making them aware of the need to reduce sugar intake.
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