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Miguel Alfaro Cantón
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Miguel Alfaro Cantón

Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Patient Demographics: Adult, Elderly

"Give our patients the best treatment options, supported by the latest technology and constant update. We strive to spare no efforts and always aim to obtain optimal results"

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Procedures (24)

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All on four
Ceramic inlay
Crown
Crown (permanent tooth)
Crown in feldspathic porcelain
Delivery of Dental Prostheses
Dental implant crown
Dental implant, per tooth
Diastema closure with resins
E Max dentral crown
Ferula of Relaxation
Immediate dental implants hybrid prosthesis
Implant supported bridge retainer crown, porcelain fused to titanium, titanium alloy, or metal
Implant supported bridge retainer crown, porcelain/ceramic
Initial Physical Therapy Evaluation
Inlay
Inlay, porcelain/ceramic, 1 surface
Porcelain crown, per tooth
Porcelain veener, per tooth
Printing of crowns and bridges
Resin-based filling
Whitening
Zirconium Crown
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Medical conditions (4)

Cavities
Dental fracture
Dental stains
Teeth grinding/clenching (bruxism)

General Info

About me

I decided to study medicine because, from an early age, I discovered I had good manual skills and a penchant for the sciences. In Dentistry, and more specifically in Prosthodontics, I found a way how to combine art and science. What I enjoy most about my job is being able to return to my patients the confidence to smile and enjoy life without complexes or limitations on what they can eat

Languages

English, Español

Education

Degrees
  • Specialty in Prosthodontics. Ohio State University - The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. July 1999
  • DMD. Universidad de Costa Rica - Facultad de Odontología. December 1992
Fellowships
  • Implantology - The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Ohio State University. Columbus, OH. July 2000

Professional

Licenses
  • Costa Rican Dental Association cod. 1403094Active

    Costa Rica

Publications
  • Alfaro M, Gozalo D. Estudio exploratorio sobre el ajuste y la microfiltración de las incrustaciones de porcelana y resina por el método indirecto, Odontología actual, 7(2):31, 1994
  • Alfaro M. Expanding the Applications of the Layering Technique [table clinic abstract]. Journal of Prosthodontics 7(3):223, 1998
  • M.A. Alfaro, E. Papazoglou, M. Beck, E.A. McGlumphy, J.A. Holloway. Cement Retention for Retrievable Implant-Supported Prostheses. Journal of Dental Research. [abstract #3089 Vol. 79, Special Issue, 2000
  • Alfaro MA. Morfología Peri-Implantar Inducida Protésicamente. Revista de la Asociación Implantológica Argentina. Vol. VII N I:18-20, 2001
  • Claman L, Alfaro MA, Mercado A. An interdisciplinary approach for improved esthetic results in the anterior maxilla.. J Prosthet Dent 2003;89:1-5
  • Alfaro, MA., Papazoglou, E. McGlumpy, EA, Holloway, JA. “Short-Term Retention Properties of Cements for Retrievable Implant-Supported Prostheses”. Eur. J. Prosthdont. Rest. Dent., Vol. 12, No. 1, Pag. 165-169, 2004
  • Navarro I, Gozalo D, Fernández D, Alfaro M. Carga Inmediata, Rehabilitación Definitiva en tres días con cinco Implantes y Puente Fijo Híbrido, en paciente Edéntulo Total Inferior. Presentación de caso clínico.Dentista Empresario; Vol 8. 6-2005 (Nov-Dic 2005) ISSN 1409-3634.
  • Alfaro M, Aplicaciones de la estratificación del color por capas.Un método práctico para fabricar ceras de color del diente y la caracterización interna de las restauraciones provisionales.Odontología Vital, Año 3, Vol 2, N 5, Setiembre, 2005
  • Alfaro M. Implantología estética contemporánea.Odontología Vital, Año 5 Vol 9, N 5, Setiembre, 2008
  • Alfaro M. Prótesis híbrida inferior con carga inmediata en 3 días. Técnica del OSU frame modificada.Odontología Vital, Año 9, Vol 2, N 15, Setiembre, 2011
  • Alfaro M. Arce C. Materiales Actuales y Tecnología CAD-CAM en Restauraciones CerámicasOdontología Vital , año 10, Vol 1, N 16
  • Conferencista nacional e internacional