Dra Érika Gómez Citarella

12/09/2025

Antes y después de rehabilitación protésica removible en arcada superior 🔧🦷

10/09/2025

Más formación de 🦷Carillas dentales 🦷

02/07/2025

A new large-scale study has revealed a significant connection between depression and the health of the oral microbiome. Researchers analyzed data from over 15,000 adults. They discovered that individuals with higher depression scores had noticeably lower oral microbial diversity. This means that people suffering from depression tend to have fewer types of good bacteria in their mouths, which may be an overlooked factor in both mental and oral health.

The study found that this link held even after adjusting for important factors such as gender, smoking habits, alcohol use, oral hygiene practices, and socioeconomic status. People with more severe depressive symptoms showed reduced alpha-diversity—measuring how many unique bacterial types are present—and their oral microbiome composition (beta-diversity) was also significantly different. This imbalance, or “oral dysbiosis,” could potentially affect the immune system and inflammation levels, possibly playing a role in the brain’s mood regulation through what researchers are calling the “oral-gut-brain axis.”

While the study doesn’t prove that oral bacteria cause depression, it adds to growing evidence that the mouth may play a bigger role in mental health than previously thought. Poor mental health can lead to neglect of oral hygiene, which in turn may worsen the microbiome, creating a cycle of poor health. The researchers call for further studies to explore whether improving oral health and microbiome balance could help manage or prevent depression. This opens up new areas in dentistry where maintaining a healthy mouth might contribute to overall mental well-being.

🔗Full study link in the comments 👇

01/07/2025

🦷 Zirconia: la revolución en restauraciones dentales
La zirconia (óxido de circonio estabilizado) se ha consolidado como uno de los materiales más avanzados para la fabricación de coronas y puentes dentales. Su alta resistencia a la fractura, excelente biocompatibilidad y capacidad para integrarse estéticamente con los tejidos orales la convierten en una opción de elección en odontología restauradora.
Además, al no contener metal, evita reacciones alérgicas y permite una mejor respuesta gingival.
Una solución duradera, funcional y con resultados altamente estéticos. 🧬🔬

24/06/2025

🦷✨ ¿Cómo funciona realmente el blanqueamiento dental profesional?

🔬 El procedimiento es seguro y efectivo cuando lo realiza un odontólogo. Utiliza un gel blanqueador (con peróxido de hidrógeno o carbamida) que penetra el esmalte y llega a la dentina. Ahí, libera oxígeno activo que rompe los pigmentos responsables de las manchas, ¡sin dañar el diente!

📌 Etapas del proceso:
1️⃣ Aplicación del gel sobre los dientes
2️⃣ Penetración segura del agente blanqueador
3️⃣ Oxidación de pigmentos (cromógenos)
4️⃣ Remineralización para cuidar el esmalte

✅ Beneficios del blanqueamiento:
• Aclara entre 2 y 8 tonos
• Mejora la estética sin procedimientos invasivos
• Elimina manchas por café, vino, tabaco o envejecimiento
• Aumenta tu seguridad al sonreír

⏳ ¿Cuánto dura?
Los resultados pueden durar entre 6 meses y 2 años, dependiendo de tus hábitos.
✔️ Si evitas pigmentos intensos (café, vino, cigarro)
✔️ Si mantienes una buena higiene
✔️ Y si realizas retoques ocasionales con supervisión

Cuidar tu sonrisa es un acto de amor propio ❤️‍🔥

10/06/2025

Prótesis fija sobre implantes "All on 4".

✨️Alta estética ✨️

Próximas coronas de zirconia en zona posterior.

10/06/2025

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10/02/2024

Que arrrrrte 🤩

01/11/2023

When I see patients who grind their teeth, I try to delve into their deep subconscious.

Why is the body doing this in sleep?

We often find airway collapse and the sympathetic drive to open the airway.

But recently, i've noticed a triangle.

Poor sleep headed with symptoms like teeth grinding mean the body isn't breathing well, but it also means the body isn't transporting oxygen well.

Iron is the carrier of oxygen in the blood. When you are low in iron, you feel like you can't breathe.

Iron also has a fundamental role in the brain and sleep:

It's critical for the synthesis of neurotransmitters, like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine play essential roles in regulating mood, behavior, and sleep.

Myelin Production: Iron is necessary for the production of myelin, a fatty substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers. Myelin acts as an electrical insulator and allows for efficient transmission of nerve impulses. Proper myelination is essential for fast and accurate signaling within the nervous system.

Energy Metabolism: Iron is a cofactor for enzymes involved in cellular energy production. It participates in mitochondrial respiration, a process through which cells generate energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Neurons, like other cells, require ATP for their functions.

Neuronal Development: Iron is essential for the normal development of the brain and nervous system, especially during fetal development and early childhood. Adequate iron levels are crucial for the formation of neural connections and the overall growth of the brain.

Neuroprotection: Iron balance is critical in the brain to prevent oxidative stress. Excess iron can lead to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can damage neurons and contribute to neurodegenerative diseases.

If you grind your teeth, you need to check your airway during sleep. However you can't ignore biomarkers like iron that play a fundamental role in sleep and breathing.

Have you suffered from iron deficiency before? What about teeth grinding?