Dra. Vanessa Bitencourt

Dra. Vanessa Bitencourt is a dental surgeon based in the Vila Maracanã neighbourhood of Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, working within the Viva Odontologia clinic at Rua Minas Gerais 124 (also referenced as Avenida Paraná 1244). Registered with the Regional Council of Dentistry of Paraná under CRO/PR 28.160, she focuses on aesthetic dentistry with particular expertise in dental contact lenses and porcelain veneers. Her practice also offers Invisalign clear aligner orthodontics and dental implants as part of a broader aesthetic and restorative service.

Foz do Iguaçu is a city in the far west of Paraná state, at the junction of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Known internationally for the Iguazu Falls, the city is a regional hub and receives cross-border patients from Paraguay and Argentina who seek dental and medical services on the Brazilian side of the border. Vila Maracanã is a residential neighbourhood within Foz do Iguaçu, accessible from the city centre and from the southern and western residential zones. The practice's dual address references reflect a corner or through-access property on the boundary of two streets in this district.

Treatments and Specialties

The primary specialisation is aesthetic dentistry, with dental contact lenses and porcelain veneers forming the centrepiece of the service. These two cosmetic procedures address the appearance of the teeth in terms of colour, shape, size, and spacing, and are among the most requested treatments by patients seeking significant smile improvement.

• Dental contact lenses (lente de contato dental): ultra-thin porcelain veneers applied with minimal or no tooth preparation
• Porcelain veneers (faceta de porcelana): thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surface of teeth for cosmetic transformation
• Invisalign: clear aligner system for discreet orthodontic treatment
• Dental implants: implant-based replacement of missing teeth
• Aesthetic dentistry: broader smile design and cosmetic treatments

Dental contact lenses are a specific category of ultra-thin veneer that has gained considerable popularity in Brazil. The term distinguishes them from conventional veneers by their thickness: at around 0.2 to 0.5 mm, they are significantly thinner than standard porcelain veneers and in many cases require no reduction of the underlying tooth structure. This preserves the integrity of the natural tooth and is reversible in principle, making it an attractive option for patients concerned about permanent tooth modification. They are fabricated in ceramics laboratories from high-strength porcelain and are bonded to the teeth using adhesive protocols.

Conventional porcelain veneers, while slightly thicker, allow for more significant shape and colour correction in cases where the tooth structure needs more adjustment. Both types require precise ceramic fabrication, shade matching, and clinical bonding to achieve natural-looking results. When well executed, they replicate the translucency and light-reflecting properties of natural enamel in a way that composite resins cannot match over time.

Invisalign orthodontics offers a clear aligner system as an alternative to traditional fixed braces, using a series of removable transparent trays to progressively move teeth into the target position. It is particularly suited to adult patients who prefer a discreet orthodontic option during treatment and value the ability to remove the aligners for eating and cleaning. Dental implants complete the restorative offer, providing a permanent solution for missing teeth through surgically placed titanium fixtures that integrate with the jaw bone.

Professional Background

Dra. Vanessa Cristina Moreira Bitencourt holds CRO/PR registration 28.160 and serves as the technical responsible for the clinic. Her focus on cosmetic procedures, particularly the lente de contato dental category, places her within a growing segment of Brazilian aesthetic dentistry that emphasises minimally invasive, highly aesthetic outcomes. The clinic registration number is CLM/PR-6296.

Location and Patient Access

The practice operates within the Viva Odontologia clinic in Vila Maracanã, Foz do Iguaçu, reachable by phone (+55 45 3029-3113) and WhatsApp (+55 45 99124-4412). The clinic is active on Instagram under @clinicavivaodontologia and on Facebook at vivaodontologiafoz, where aesthetic cases and clinical results are shared. Both contact channels allow patients to enquire about treatment, request a consultation, and receive information about the procedures offered.

For patients in Foz do Iguaçu or the surrounding region interested in high-quality cosmetic dental work, dental contact lenses, or porcelain veneers, Dra. Vanessa Bitencourt offers a specialised aesthetic dentistry service within a full-service dental environment, combining cosmetic expertise with the Invisalign and implant capabilities of the broader Viva Odontologia practice.