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María. A housewife whose limited mobility and deviated jaw was caused by a fall. Her Husband is a construction worker supporting the family. She has spent half of her life without teeth. María requested that we add two metal crowns that belonged to her father. She was without teeth for most of her life. She…

Arcely is 50 years old and has 10 children. Unfortunately, one of her daughters who had special needs passed away. Aracely’s father was one of the longest-lived in the community. He passed away at the age of 107. Her mother is 75. Aracely comments that like most people in her family, it’s been 15 years…

Jesús is 52 years old. He is diabetic. Six years ago he underwent hernia surgery. He has an old pickup in which he offers transport service to the mountain withthe help of his son. Fourteen years ago he survived a closed-range attack on him. As a result of the attack, Jesús was in a coma…

Maura lives alone. Because of her age, she uses a wheelchair to move around. This makes it difficult for her to climb up or go upstairs, or even do a basic transfer to the city center for health assistance. Her children sought a better future abroad. Maura remembers with joy and with the illusion of…

Alberto is 77 years old that dedicated his entire life to agriculture. He also takes care of the cattle to survive. In the ’90s Alberto worked as a gardener for former president Calderón Sol (1994-1999) who at that time helped him get his prostate operation. All of his children emigrated to America in search of…

Lucila is 56 years old and has epilepsy. She is under the care of her 66-year-old sister who is dedicated to the chores of her humble home. Although her convulsions and the severity of her condition are already better controlled, her medication produces hyperplasia gingival (gum overgrowth) and modifies the shape of the oral cavity…