Mandibular implants, or jaw augmentation, is a surgery to improve the size, shape, or contour of the lower jaw. These implants help create a more balanced facial appearance. The main purpose of mandibular implants is cosmetic. Our specialized doctor, Dr. Alejandro Cornejo, performs this treatment in our San Isidro clinic. Key Points – Who Needs Mandibular
In the realm of maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Alfredo Zuiko stands as a beacon of excellence, bringing unparalleled expertise and compassion to each patient’s journey. With a comprehensive range of treatments and an unwavering commitment to patient care, Dr. Zuiko has emerged as a prominent figure in transforming smiles and restoring facial harmony. Let’s delve into
All-on-6 Dental Implants vs. All-on-4 dental implants in Lima: Which is right for you? Understanding how the treatment is performed is important. Here’s an overview: If you’re considering All-on-4 or All-on-6 dental implants in Lima, Peru, you’re on the path to reclaiming your confident smile and oral health. But, how do these two options compare,
Mandibular fracture is one of the most common and dangerous facial injuries. There are a number of treatments that can be used to cure this, one of them is the open reduction of ‘Le Fort’ fracture. The jaw is a bone that performs important functions such as speaking, eating, and breathing. Therefore, when this fracture
Mandibular distraction is a modern surgical procedure used to lengthen the mandibular. This is a relatively new technique, aimed at patients with mandibular hypoplasia. It requires a specialized surgical procedure to attach distractors, one on each side of the jaw bone. This procedure has revolutionized the management of defects in the specialized area of maxillofacial
Frenectomy is a surgical procedure focused on correcting the position and size of the patient’s labial frenulum. The labial frenulum is a fibrous tissue that connects the gum with the lip, allowing proper mobility and function. However, issues occur when this tissue grows too much. It can generate discomforts and mispronunciation, among other things. This
An asymmetrical face can be caused by excessive growth of the mandibular condyle. For issues of facial asymmetry, a surgery called a condylectomy may be necessary. When this small bone grows more than it should, it generates an asymmetry that affects our facial aesthetics and confidence. Condylectomy is also one of the medical procedures used to
Chin reduction surgery in Lima is a surgical procedure focused on correcting the size and position of the chin. This surgery provides incredible aesthetic results and improves the symmetry and proportionality of the patient’s face. The chin is a very important part of our face because it stylizes, harmonizes, and defines our facial characteristics. Therefore,
Orthognathic maxillofacial surgery is aimed at correcting the problems caused by the incorrect relationship between the mandible, the maxilla, and the bite. This surgery also restores the harmony and balance of the face. WHAT PROBLEMS DOES ORTHOGNATHIC MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CORRECT? Class II malocclusion: also called retrognathia. This term is used when the maxilla (upper jaw)
Maxillofacial surgery in Lima, Peru, is a specialty in medical surgery focused on solving all existing conditions or malformations in the maxillofacial structure. This structure is made up of the skull, mouth, teeth, jaws, face, head and neck. Maxillofacial surgery is dedicated to the study, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of congenital or acquired conditions