CLINOV Clinica Odontologica de Vitoria

CLINOV Clinica Odontologica de Vitoria is a dental clinic located at Avenida Saturnino de Brito, 1270, Sala 202, Edificio Duque de Orleans, Praia do Canto, Vitoria, Espirito Santo. The clinic was founded in February 2020 and is led by Dra. Patricia Valadao (CRO-ES 3477), a specialist in dentistica (restorative dentistry). CLINOV positions itself as a reference in integrative dentistry in Vitoria, operating from the philosophy that body, mind, and oral health are deeply connected — treating root causes rather than isolated symptoms. The clinic combines conventional dental specialties with integrative therapeutic approaches including medicinal cannabis for pain and anxiety management, and a branded bruxism management programme called Programa Destrave. The stated clinical philosophy is humanized, personalized care with a systemic perspective: each patient's oral health is evaluated in the context of their overall physical and emotional wellbeing, and treatment planning reflects this broader view. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 18:00 in Praia do Canto, one of Vitoria's established upscale neighborhoods, and maintains an active social media presence on Instagram (@clinov.clinica.odontologica) and Facebook.

Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry

Dentistica (restorative and aesthetic dentistry) is Dra. Patricia Valadao's primary specialist area. This encompasses both functional restoration of damaged or decayed teeth and aesthetic improvement of the smile. Composite resin restorations rebuild teeth affected by caries or fracture in a single appointment using tooth-colored material bonded directly to the remaining tooth structure. Resin veneers are applied to the front surfaces of anterior teeth to correct color, shape, and surface irregularities with minimal tooth preparation. Porcelain veneers and ceramic crowns provide laboratory-fabricated restorations of higher durability and more refined aesthetics for cases requiring greater structural correction or longer-term color stability. Teeth whitening brightens the smile by removing intrinsic and extrinsic staining, either as a standalone treatment or as preparation before veneer placement.

Bruxism Management — Programa Destrave

Controle de bruxismo (bruxism management) at CLINOV is offered through the clinic's branded Programa Destrave — an integrative approach to managing teeth grinding and jaw clenching that goes beyond the standard occlusal splint-only protocol. Bruxism causes progressive tooth wear, fractures, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, headaches, and facial muscle pain, and has recognized associations with stress, anxiety, and sleep quality. The Programa Destrave integrates conventional occlusal splint therapy with complementary systemic approaches addressing the physiological and emotional dimensions of bruxism — including sleep and anxiety management components — reflecting the clinic's broader integrative philosophy. The availability of medicinal cannabis within the same practice enables coordinated management of the anxiety and sleep disruption components of bruxism within a single clinical framework.

Medicinal Cannabis in Dentistry

CLINOV offers medicinal cannabis as a therapeutic adjunct within dental care — a differentiating service that reflects the clinic's integrative philosophy and positions it as a forward-oriented practice in the Vitoria dental market. In the dental context, medicinal cannabis has documented applications in pain modulation, reduction of procedure-related anxiety, muscle relaxation relevant to TMJ and bruxism management, and improvement of sleep quality in patients whose oral health problems have a significant psychosomatic component. Brazilian regulatory frameworks allow dentist-prescribed medicinal cannabis under specific clinical protocols, and CLINOV's incorporation of this therapeutic option reflects a commitment to evidence-informed integrative care that addresses the patient's full physiological and psychological context rather than the oral cavity in isolation.

Dental Implants and Oral Surgery

Cirurgia oral e implantes dentarios (oral surgery and dental implants) cover both single implant placement and full-mouth implant protocols at CLINOV. Dental implants replace missing teeth with titanium fixtures integrated into the jawbone, supporting ceramic crowns that restore function and appearance equivalent to natural teeth. Full-mouth protocols address patients who are edentulous or near-edentulous and require comprehensive implant-supported rehabilitation — plans that may involve multiple implant placements and prosthetic phases sequenced over a treatment timeline. Oral surgery encompasses wisdom tooth removal and other extraction procedures, with the integrative approach of the clinic reflected in pre- and post-operative pain and anxiety management that may incorporate medicinal cannabis where clinically appropriate.

Orthodontics and Periodontics

Ortodontia (orthodontics) at CLINOV corrects dental misalignment through fixed and removable appliance systems, addressing crowding, spacing, bite irregularities, and aesthetic alignment concerns. Periodontia (periodontics) treats diseases of the gum and bone supporting the teeth — essential for the long-term success of implants, restorations, and orthodontic outcomes, and particularly relevant within an integrative practice that considers systemic health in oral treatment planning. Periodontal inflammation has established connections to systemic conditions including cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, and assessment of periodontal health within a practice that takes a whole-body perspective makes clinical sense as part of the broader CLINOV patient care model.

Pediatric Dentistry

Odontopediatria (pediatric dentistry) provides preventive and restorative dental care for babies, children, and adolescents, including first-tooth monitoring, primary tooth restorations, fluoride and sealant applications, and age-appropriate oral hygiene education. Early dental care in a humanized, child-friendly environment establishes positive associations with dental visits that support lifelong preventive behavior. CLINOV's humanized care philosophy extends naturally to pediatric appointments, where the emotional experience of the child is as important to the clinical outcome as the technical dental work performed.