Dr. Lucas Borin Moura is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, as part of the Equipe FACES team. Dr. Moura holds a doctorate in dental sciences with a concentration in diagnosis and surgery from the School of Dentistry of Araraquara, UNESP, and completed a doctoral internship in computer-assisted cranio-maxillofacial surgery at Universitätsspital Basel (University Hospital Basel), Switzerland. He is a recognized specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and traumatology by the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology (CBCTBMF), and serves as an assistant professor at the Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel).
Why Choose Dr. Lucas Borin Moura in Pelotas
Dr. Lucas Borin Moura brings an internationally validated academic and clinical profile to oral and maxillofacial surgery in Pelotas. His doctoral research at UNESP, one of Brazil's leading dental universities, combined with his internship experience at Universität Basel in computer-assisted surgical planning, positions him among the most academically credentialed maxillofacial surgeons practicing in Pelotas. His dual role as a clinician and university professor at UCPel reflects active engagement with current evidence-based practice. Patients requiring complex surgical procedures such as orthognathic surgery, bone grafts, or advanced implantology in Pelotas benefit from a level of expertise rarely available outside major metropolitan centers.
Treatments and Specialties
Dr. Lucas Borin Moura's practice at Equipe FACES in Pelotas covers the full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dental implants are a core service, including single-unit restorations, multi-unit reconstructions, and complex cases requiring bone augmentation. Bone grafts of the jaw prepare patients with insufficient bone volume for successful implant placement. Orthognathic surgery corrects skeletal jaw discrepancies affecting bite function and facial aesthetics. Wisdom tooth extraction (third molar surgery) is performed for both simple and surgically complex cases. Oral biopsies evaluate suspicious lesions for diagnostic purposes. Treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and maxillofacial trauma complete the clinic's surgical scope. Bite plates for bruxism are available as a non-surgical adjunct therapy in Pelotas.
Team and Credentials
Dr. Lucas Borin Moura holds a DDS and PhD (Doutor em Ciências Odontológicas) from the Escola de Odontologia de Araraquara, UNESP, with specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology accredited by the CBCTBMF. His international training at Universitätsspital Basel in Switzerland focused on computer-assisted cranio-maxillofacial surgical techniques, an advanced field merging digital planning with surgical precision. He is a registered member of the Regional Council of Dentistry of Rio Grande do Sul (CRO/RS) and practices within the Equipe FACES clinical team in Pelotas, which specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthognathic surgery, and TMJ treatment.
Facilities and Technology
The Equipe FACES practice in Pelotas is equipped for advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Computer-assisted surgical planning, a field in which Dr. Moura received specialized international training, supports precise pre-operative preparation for complex cases including orthognathic surgery and bone reconstruction. Cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging provides three-dimensional visualization for implant planning and maxillofacial diagnostic evaluation. Surgical facilities meet the sterilization and infection control standards required for oral surgery procedures under Brazilian health authority regulations.
International Patient Services
The clinical practice of Dr. Lucas Borin Moura in Pelotas serves patients from the city, Rio Grande do Sul state, and the broader southern Brazil region. Patients from Uruguay and Argentina, who may face significantly higher costs or longer waiting times for specialist maxillofacial surgery in their home countries, are able to access comparable expertise in Pelotas at a fraction of the cost. Consultations are conducted in Portuguese, and referrals from general dentists in the region are welcomed for complex surgical cases.
Location and Access
Dr. Lucas Borin Moura practices as part of Equipe FACES in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The clinic website at equipefaces.com.br provides current address and appointment information. Pelotas is situated in the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul, approximately 250 kilometers from Porto Alegre, and is accessible by road and air via Pelotas International Airport.
