Can Dental Implants Be Placed The Same Day As A Tooth Extraction?

Dental implants are the best tooth-replacement option available on the market today, and our doctors at Capital Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery have decades of experience placing them for their patients. While some practices use techniques that require a process that takes several months, our doctors use advanced technologies and techniques to have you back to your normal life (with your new smile) in......
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Where Are The Incisions Placed When Getting A Tummy Tuck?

Many people find themselves staring in the mirror at a belly that just isn’t what they want…or remember. If you’re a mom who’s missing her tight abs because they never bounced back after having children, or you just can’t seem to shed those last few pounds hanging on to your midsection, we at Capital Center for Cosmetic Surgery can help you get the tummy you......
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Cosmetic Surgery Procedures vs Non-Surgical Procedures: Which Is Right For Me?

When it comes to cosmetic treatments, there are surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures available. Almost every aesthetic concern patients have can be addressed with some kind of cosmetic procedure. Oftentimes, Dr. Retana see men and women who aren’t sure if they should seek out solutions through cosmetic surgery, or if they should choose the more conservative approach of a non-surgical treatment. The truth is that......
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How Can I Maintain The Results Of My Tummy Tuck?

Having a nice, flat tummy is something that many people covet. Being able to look amazing in a new pair of jeans or wear that two-piece at the beach not only means you look good, but it gives men and women newfound confidence in themselves. But deciding to have a tummy tuck procedure is a major commitment. The last thing you want is to undergo......
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How Can Liposuction Improve My Silhouette?

Are you longing to look stunning in your two-piece? Do you need to get rid of just a few more pounds to fit into that pair of jeans you’ve hung up in your room for inspiration? Or, is there just a small layer of fat covering up those toned abs or thighs you’ve been working so hard on at the gym? If so, liposuction might......
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3 Reasons Why You May Need Rhinoplasty Surgery

There are many reasons why people might seek out Dr. Retana for rhinoplasty surgery. And it may surprise you to learn those reasons are not just cosmetic in nature. In the United States, rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a nose job, is one of the top five cosmetic surgery procedures performed every year. In fact, there were 218,000 rhinoplasty surgeries performed in 2017 alone. And......
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How to choose your surgeon for dental implant placement

Who should place your dental implant? Patients often ask me how they should choose a surgeon. When you look on the internet you will often see the following recommendations: Ask your friends Ask your dentist Look at online reviews Go to a specialist While these are helpful tips, one key piece of information needed during your decision making process is missing–real research. If you want......
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The Hispanic Heritage Foundation Guest Speaker

This November the Hispanic Heritage Foundation reached out to Dr. Retana to be the guest speaker for the STEM Club of Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. As the guest speaker, I had the honor to share my story with the students. I spoke about how I made the decision to go into both of my specialties starting with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and then......
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The Latest Developments in Dental Implants

As you prepare for your dental implant surgery, you may wonder how this surgical procedure has evolved to achieve more predictable results with less discomfort for you. You’ll want to choose a dental surgeon that can provide cutting-edge care for the best results possible. Why not choose a surgeon that has developed the most advanced and accurate implant placement system in the world? Recent developments......
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How Do Surgeons Choose a Method for Dental Implant Placement?

Contemporary implant dentistry has moved into the digital world. CBCTs and intra oral laser scanning have given us the three dimensional tools to accurately plan our patients implants. Unfortunately, the vast majority of dental implants are placed freehand. Freehand placement can lead to poor implant placement. Poor implant placement means you, the restorative dentist, must spend more time optimizing the final prosthetics and in the......
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