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How Long Do Dental Implants Last? What the Studies Show

Oct

How Long Do Dental Implants Last? What the Studies Show

In short: in a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Dentistry (Howe and colleagues, 2019), 96.4% of dental implants were still in place at 10 years. After adjusting for patients lost to follow-up, the figure dropped to 93.2%. The titanium screw usually outlasts the crown on top of it, and the result depends mostly on gum health, hygiene, regular check-ups and habits such as smoking and teeth grinding. Losing an implant over the years is uncommon, but possible. Contents of this guide How long implants last: what the studies show What it depends on and what to…

Dental Veneers in Panama: When They Fit and When They Do Not

Oct

By Daniela Bohórquez

Guides, Health & Wellness

Dental Veneers in Panama: When They Fit and When They Do Not

In short: Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain or resin bonded to the front of a tooth to change its color, shape or size. They are usually suggested for healthy teeth with stains that do not respond to whitening, worn edges, small gaps or irregular shapes, and are postponed or ruled out when there is active decay, gum disease, uncontrolled teeth grinding or marked crowding. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), enamel is removed to place them and the treatment is not reversible, so the decision rests on a dental evaluation. Contents of this guide What dental veneers…

Invisalign in Panama: How It Works, Duration and Candidates

Oct

By Deilys Romero

Guides, Health & Wellness

Invisalign in Panama: How It Works, Duration and Candidates

In short: Invisalign is an orthodontic system of clear, removable, custom-made aligners that move the teeth gradually. According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), they are worn 20 to 22 hours a day and each set lasts one to two weeks. Duration depends on the case, and so does the cost: at Dental Life Panamá, the clinic's page says the exact quote and a time estimate based on a 3D plan are given at the assessment. Healthy gums and teeth are required before starting, and retainers are used afterward. Contents of this guide What Invisalign is and how it…

Verity in Panama cinemas: what critics say about the thriller with Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson

Oct

By Deilys Romero

Lifestyle, Shows

Verity in Panama cinemas: what critics say about the thriller with Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson

In short: Verity, directed by Michael Showalter and based on Colleen Hoover's novel, has been showing in Panama since 1 October, according to the Cinemark listings. It stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. International critics have received it coolly: Variety calls it a limp thriller and The Hollywood Reporter a dumb mystery, although Gold Derby notes that some critics see it as the best Hoover adaptation so far. Film details DirectorMichael ShowalterScreenplayNick Antosca, from Colleen Hoover's novelCastAnne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh HartnettGenrePsychological and erotic thrillerDistributionAmazon MGM StudiosIn PanamaShowing since 1 October This article summarises what critics have…

Panama Residency for US and Canadian Citizens: Routes, Documents and Common Mistakes

Oct

By Daniela Bohórquez

Guides, Professional Services & Technology

Panama Residency for US and Canadian Citizens: Routes, Documents and Common Mistakes

In short: Both the United States and Canada appear in the official Friendly Nations list, so citizens of either country can apply for Panamanian residency under that route, which starts with a two-year provisional permit and requires a job offer, a property of at least B/.200,000.00 or a fixed-term deposit of the same amount. Retirees with a lifetime pension of at least B/.1,000.00 a month, larger investors, spouses and parents of Panamanians, and remote workers on a short stay each follow a different track. The main practical difference between the two nationalities is the paperwork: both need an apostilled criminal…

Digger, by Iñárritu with Tom Cruise: review of an uncomfortable climate satire

Oct

By Deilys Romero

Lifestyle, Shows

Digger, by Iñárritu with Tom Cruise: review of an uncomfortable climate satire

In short: Digger is Alejandro González Iñárritu's new film, with Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an oil magnate whose empire faces a global environmental disaster. It has been in Panama's cinemas since 1 October, according to the Cinemark listings. It is a strange, uncomfortable climate satire. My take: it is not a rounded film, but it takes a risk, and I prefer that to one that risks nothing. Film details DirectorAlejandro González IñárrituLeadTom Cruise (Digger Rockwell)CastSandra Hüller, John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Michael Stuhlbarg and Emma D'ArcyGenreComedy and climate satireIn PanamaIn cinemas since 1 October Cast details…

Oceana Residences & Skyhomes in Santa María: Collections and Area Guide

Oct

By Daniela Bohórquez

Guides, Real Estate & Construction

Oceana Residences & Skyhomes in Santa María: Collections and Area Guide

In short: Oceana Residences & Skyhomes is a residential project by Grupo Los Pueblos (GLP) inside Santa María Golf & Country Club in Panama City. According to the official listing, it sits 10 minutes from the city and is organized into penthouses, flex luxury apartments and skyhomes. The project website details five collections: Pooldeck, Penthouses, Town Homes, Residences 180 Plus and Residences. This guide summarizes what the official pages confirm, what the Santa María neighborhood offers, and what is worth asking the developer before choosing. In this guide Where it is and what Santa María is The five Oceana collections…

Panamá Viejo Residences: location, models and amenities

Oct

By Deilys Romero

Guides, Real Estate & Construction

Panamá Viejo Residences: location, models and amenities

In brief: Panamá Viejo Residences is an apartment project by Grupo Los Pueblos (GLP) that, according to the company's own page, sits a few minutes from Costa del Este with access to Vía Cincuentenario and the Corredor Sur. A bank that lists it places it in Parque Lefevre, on Vía Cincuentenario, at the Panamá Viejo roundabout. The official site highlights the 2-bedroom model; the 43 m² 1-bedroom units mentioned in the original article appear only on a third-party portal. This article sorts out what is confirmed, what changes by source and what is worth asking before deciding. In this guide…

Apartments for Sale in Punta Pacífica and Ocean Reef Islands

Oct

By Daniela Bohórquez

Guides, Real Estate & Construction

Apartments for Sale in Punta Pacífica and Ocean Reef Islands

In short: Punta Pacífica is a residential sector of land reclaimed from the sea in the San Francisco district of Panama City, with a hospital, a shopping mall and apartment towers. Buyers searching for apartments for sale there often also come across Ocean Reef Islands, the Grupo Los Pueblos (GLP) development that, according to its official website, sits on two artificial islands "facing Punta Pacífica" and has a private marina. The project includes villas, apartments and penthouses, and choosing among them depends on size, privacy and the status of each project. In this guide What Punta Pacífica is Services near…

Air conditioning maintenance contract for businesses in Panama: what it should include

Oct

By Deilys Romero

Business, Companies

Air conditioning maintenance contract for businesses in Panama: what it should include

In short: an air conditioning maintenance contract should state in writing which equipment it covers, which tasks are done and how often, what report is delivered and what happens when a unit fails. The US Department of Energy's operations and maintenance guide (DOE) distinguishes four contract types: full coverage, labor only, preventive and inspection. The ASHRAE 180 standard asks for an equipment inventory and a plan with tasks, responsible parties and records. According to the same guide, studies estimate that preventive maintenance saves between 12% and 18% compared with waiting for equipment to fail. Contents of this guide The four…

The office air conditioning stopped cooling: what to check in the first hours

Oct

By Deilys Romero

Business, Companies

The office air conditioning stopped cooling: what to check in the first hours

In short: when the air conditioning in an office or store stops cooling, there are six safe checks a facility manager can make in the first minutes: thermostat, breaker, filter, ice on the unit, condensate drain and outdoor condenser. If there is ice, the unit is switched off immediately. Refrigerant and electrical connections are a technician's job, and the EPA requires certification for anyone handling refrigerant. When equipment fails often, preventive maintenance is what fixes the problem. Contents of this guide Six safe checks Symptoms and common causes What not to do After the emergency Frequently asked questions Sources Note:…

The private interest foundation is not a magic tool: what Legal Solutions Panamá said

Oct

By Deilys Romero

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Business, Professional Services & Technology

The private interest foundation is not a magic tool: what Legal Solutions Panamá said

In short: the private interest foundation that Panama created with Law 25 of 1995 works well for two things: protecting an estate and setting out succession in advance. For almost everything else, from saving tax to running day-to-day business, there are better tools. That is the conclusion that stood out most from the Legal Solutions Panamá webinar I transcribed for Radar Panamá: the firm's lawyers spent part of the session explaining when setting up a foundation does not make sense. The myth that opens the webinar The session flags it early: the foundation is "a subject with many myths, mainly…