Dr. Pedro Henrique Lopes

Dr. Pedro Henrique Lopes is an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist based at MYPRIME Clínica, Rua Jonas Brandão, 1484, Sala 09, Cidade Universitária, Petrolina, Pernambuco. The practice is a specialist referral office rather than a general dental clinic, focusing on three advanced clinical areas: orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder treatment, and advanced implantology. The combination of these three specialties places this practice at the intersection of functional jaw surgery, pain management, and complex tooth replacement, serving patients with conditions that require surgical or multi-disciplinary intervention beyond the scope of general dentistry.

Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to correct skeletal misalignments of the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), or both. It is indicated for patients with conditions such as underbite, overbite, open bite, or asymmetrical jaw growth that cannot be corrected by orthodontics alone. The procedure typically requires coordination between the oral surgeon and an orthodontist, with orthodontic treatment both before and after surgery to position the teeth for the new jaw alignment. In Brazil, certain orthognathic surgery procedures may be covered by health insurance plans, and Dr. Lopes accepts multiple plans for applicable cases, which is a practical consideration for patients seeking this treatment.

TMJ disorder treatment addresses dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint, the hinge connecting the jaw to the skull. TMJ disorders can cause jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds when opening the mouth, limited jaw movement, and headaches. Treatment approaches range from conservative measures (splints, physiotherapy, medication) through to surgical intervention in more severe or refractory cases. A specialist with expertise in both TMJ disorders and orthognathic surgery is positioned to assess whether a patient's jaw dysfunction has a skeletal component that may benefit from surgical correction.

Advanced implantology covers complex implant cases beyond straightforward single-tooth replacement: full-arch rehabilitation with immediately loaded implants, All-on-4 and All-on-6 protocols, sinus lift procedures for patients with insufficient bone height in the upper jaw, bone grafting for ridge augmentation, and zygomatic implants for patients with severe maxillary bone loss. The term advanced implantology signals a focus on the more surgically demanding end of implant treatment, which requires formal surgical training and specialist equipment.

The practice is located in Cidade Universitária, a neighbourhood in Petrolina adjacent to the university campus. This district has developed as a mixed residential and commercial area and is home to various professional services. Rua Jonas Brandão, where the MYPRIME Clínica building is located, connects the Cidade Universitária neighbourhood to other parts of western Petrolina. The multitenant clinic building setting, with the specialist occupying Sala 09, is a common arrangement for surgical specialists in Brazilian regional cities, allowing them to maintain a professional clinical environment without the overhead of a freestanding facility.

For patients in Petrolina and the broader São Francisco Valley region requiring orthognathic jaw surgery, specialist TMJ management, or complex implant procedures, Dr. Pedro Henrique Lopes provides a locally based specialist who reduces the need to travel to larger centres such as Recife or São Paulo for these interventions.