PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dr. Alejandro Flores is a specialist in aesthetic dentistry and oral rehabilitation, founder of Especialistas Dentales Internacional – International Dental Specialists. His team of professionals share the same principles of high quality, professional ethics, and dedicated customer service, and the dental clinic is equipped with the latest technology in instrumentation and materials available.
Since 2012, Dr. Flores has provided healthy, beautiful, and long-lasting solutions for people who have suffered from lost or decaying teeth. Sometimes a crown, or a bridge of several crowns can solve the problem. In more serious cases where the tooth cannot be saved, implants are solid and durable replacing the position of natural teeth for a lifetime.
The first step is diagnosis – to find out where you stand and what is happening in your mouth right now. For implant patients, he would use a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner to capture the data that produces a 3-D reconstruction of your teeth, mouth, jaw and neck. Panoramic digital x-rays, intraoral scanners, and specialized photographic equipment help the doctor to diagnose the problem, and then to share the images with you in high-resolution 3-D graphics, illustrating exactly what is happening in your mouth and how to fix it. He uses cutting-edge technology for a correct diagnosis and to perform precise, effective treatments.
Dr. Flores says, “I like to take photographs so that the patient knows what is being planned for their goals. They can see a before and after, so it improves communication to anticipate the time involved, and final results.”
With the help of computer-assisted design (CAD) and 3D printing, custom surgical guides are created for each patient. These guides act as templates during surgery ensuring that the implants are placed exactly where they were planned, with remarkable accuracy.
The mouth is the first step of digestion, bringing nutrition to the body, so it’s important to keep it healthy and functioning with great precision. That’s why we look at the mouth, head, and throat in our initial evaluation to get the full picture of your condition.
Dr. Flores tells us, “We want to take dental treatments to the next level, so I tell my team to have a pro-mentality, like a professional athlete giving 100% every time, all the time. Our patients come here willing to make a big change to improve their quality of life, so we must honor that trust and give them our very best.” We use the most highly recommended materials on the market, according to expert scientific articles.
When patients have anxiety about major dental work, Dr. Flores takes the time to listen carefully, so the patient is free to express those fears. Then the doctor can explain what will happen in a simple way and illustrate for them with photographs and digital imaging so that patients can visualize the change. Dr. Flores says, “That way, we can discuss their reality and thus know how far we can go with the treatment. I understand this type of patient because we have managed many entire mouth reconstructions. They get highly accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.”
Sedation is an anesthetic technique that is used to avoid stress, pain, and discomfort during different dental treatments. Throughout the entire process, the patient is constantly monitored to the highest quality standards. Patients enjoy greater relaxation and comfort during their time with the dentist, which allows for more complete appointments with fewer visits.
Case Study of a complete restoration:
Last year, a foreign gentleman came to me requesting a complete change in health and aesthetics. He wanted to optimize his appearance and still be dedicated to long-term improvement in oral health.
We placed several upper and lower implants, and then the corresponding crowns for balanced chewing function so that he could eat meals more comfortably and completely. In the six front teeth, both upper and lower, we placed ceramic veneers to complete a magnificent new smile for him. He was totally satisfied that we exceeded expectations, that now his whole family comes to Dr. Flores for annual dental check-ups and maintenance.
Dr. Flores gives every patient his complete attention – listening to their needs, studying carefully, and developing the treatment plan that will result in the amazing results they had always hoped for. Even better, all his implants are guaranteed. With the highest ethical standards, Dr. Flores backs up his work 100%. If you have any worries at all, rest assured that they will be replaced if they do not integrate with the bone where they were placed. The replacement consists of placing another identical implant in the same place together with the corresponding crown.
Dr. Flores and his colleagues are passionate perfectionists about their dentistry, dedicated to serving you and your family in the way you deserve and striving to surpass your expectations. Find them easily in the ultra-modern medical and financial district of Guatemala City, only 15 minutes from the airport. Call today to find out what real comfort and satisfaction in dental care is all about.