Unimagem (Petrolina) is a specialist dental imaging and diagnostic clinic located at Rua CÃcero Pombo, 443, in the Centro district of Petrolina, Pernambuco. Operating under the full name Unimagem, Unidade de Imagens da Face (Facial Imaging Unit), the clinic is dedicated exclusively to diagnostic imaging for dental and oral health applications, serving both patients and referring dental practitioners across the São Francisco Valley region. A second branch operates in Juazeiro, Bahia, directly across the São Francisco River, extending the network's coverage across both sides of the river valley. The Petrolina unit is open Monday through Friday from 07:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00, one of the wider operating schedules among specialist clinics in the region.
The imaging team at the Petrolina unit comprises six radiological specialists, each with focused training in dental imaging. Dr. Marco Antonio brings 25 years of experience in dental radiography. Dra. Clara Alencar contributes over 15 years of practice with a focus on paediatric dentistry and radiography. Dra. Marcele Morais also has 15 years of experience as a dental radiography specialist. Dra. Izabel Cristina holds a Master's degree in dental radiography and has additional expertise in endodontics and stomatology. Dra. Jordana Targinia brings 10 years of radiographic specialist experience, and Dr. Victor Iamauti has six years in the field. The combined clinical depth of this team, with over 80 years of cumulative specialist experience, reflects the clinic's focus on diagnostic quality and interpretive precision rather than throughput volume.
The confirmed service range at Unimagem (Petrolina) covers the main modalities used in advanced dental diagnostics:
- Computed tomography (cone-beam CT / CBCT) for three-dimensional imaging of the jaws, sinuses, temporomandibular joints, and dental structures
- Digital radiography, including panoramic and periapical X-rays
- Intraoral scanning for digital dental models
- 3D printing for study models and surgical guides
- Online exam access via a proprietary mobile application for iOS and Android
Cone-beam computed tomography is a key diagnostic tool for implant planning (mapping bone volume and density before surgery), orthodontic assessment (evaluating tooth eruption paths, root morphology, and skeletal relationships), endodontic diagnosis (detecting root canal anatomy and periapical lesions), and temporomandibular joint evaluation. The availability of CBCT in a regional city like Petrolina reduces the need for patients to travel to larger centres for pre-surgical imaging. The intraoral scanner produces digital dental impressions without the need for physical impression trays and materials, which can be used directly by referring dentists for prosthetic planning, orthodontic records, and implant workflows.
The mobile application for online exam access allows referring dentists and patients to view imaging results remotely without needing to return to the clinic to collect physical films or discs. This digital reporting model improves workflow efficiency for dental practices in the region that send patients to Unimagem for imaging and need results integrated into their treatment planning.
Petrolina is the largest city in the São Francisco Valley microregion, serving as the regional hub for healthcare across western Pernambuco and parts of Bahia. The central location of the Petrolina unit on Rua CÃcero Pombo, combined with extended operating hours including weekday evening availability until 21:00, makes the clinic accessible to patients from different parts of the city and to referring practices that need imaging completed on working days or on Saturdays. For dental practices and patients in the São Francisco Valley requiring high-quality dental imaging, Unimagem (Petrolina) provides specialist diagnostic services from a team with deep cumulative experience in the field.
