LV Odontologia Integrada

Periodontics

Periodontia (periodontics) is the primary specialist qualification of the clinic's founder, Dra. Margareth Lima Vieira, and a cornerstone of LV Odontologia Integrada's clinical identity. Periodontics is the dental specialty focused on the health of the gum tissue and the supporting bone structures (the periodontium) that anchor teeth in the jaw. Periodontal disease — which ranges from gingivitis (gum inflammation) through progressive periodontitis (bone and tissue destruction) — is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in Brazil and is associated with systemic health conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Specialist periodontic care at LV encompasses professional scaling and root planing to remove bacterial deposits from beneath the gumline, surgical periodontal procedures for advanced disease, gum recession management, and maintenance protocols designed to halt disease progression and preserve the natural dentition long-term. Dra. Margareth's 35+ years of specialist focus in this discipline reflects exceptional depth of clinical experience in managing the full spectrum of periodontal presentations.

Integrated Dental Care

The clinic's name and philosophy of odontologia integrada (integrated dentistry) reflect a multidisciplinary approach where specialist services are coordinated within a single clinical team rather than managed through multiple external referrals. Periodontic health is foundational to the success of all other dental treatments — implants, prosthetics, and restorations all depend on healthy gums and supporting bone — making a periodontics-led integrated practice particularly well-suited to managing complex care plans where multiple specialist inputs are required. The team of three dentists at LV Odontologia Integrada supports this integrated model, enabling comprehensive care coordination within the same practice.

General and Preventive Dentistry

Comprehensive general dental care supports ongoing oral health and provides the preventive foundation that underpins all specialist work. Professional prophylaxis (cleaning), diagnostic consultations, X-ray assessment, and restorative care address day-to-day dental health maintenance and early-stage problems before they progress. The clinic's long-standing patient relationships — built over 35+ years of consistent, ethical practice — reflect the trust that comes from genuine continuity of care and a commitment to each patient's long-term oral health rather than transactional treatment delivery.

Surgical Dentistry

Surgical dental procedures — including extractions and periodontal surgery — are performed within the clinic's specialist-led environment. Dra. Margareth's periodontal specialist training encompasses the surgical management of advanced periodontal disease through flap surgery, osseous recontouring, and guided tissue regeneration where clinically indicated, enabling the clinic to manage severe periodontitis cases that go beyond the scope of non-surgical periodontal therapy.