Dental implants in Brazil. A clear plan before you travel.

Long implants anchored in the zygomatic bone (the cheekbone) instead of relying only on the bone of the upper jaw ridge. They can be a solution for people who have been told they don't have enough bone for implants and want fixed teeth, often without the need for a bone graft. They depend on a CT scan and an in-person assessment. Learn more about zygomatic implants.

In selected cases, yes. Zygomatic implants may be considered when the upper jaw has lost too much bone for conventional implants, but they are not the first choice and they need imaging and an in-person assessment before any decision.

Yes. Full-arch rehabilitation, including All-on-4 and All-on-X approaches, is part of my daily work, together with the Zygo Team when a case is more complex. Whether it suits you, and with how many implants, depends on your bone, anatomy and bite, and is confirmed after an in-person exam.

It depends on the complexity of your case, so the exact timeline is set during the evaluation: get in touch and we will talk through yours. For full-arch cases with immediate loading, surgery and delivery of fixed teeth can be completed within 12 hours when the case allows it. The final prosthesis comes later, after healing.

Often, yes. Immediate loading is our specialty: when the case allows it, the implants are placed in the morning and you leave the same day with fixed teeth, within 12 hours. Not every case allows it, but today this is quite predictable thanks to the CT imaging we use, which shows beforehand whether your case is a good fit.

Yes. You can start with whatever you already have — recent photos, a panoramic X-ray, or simply a description of your situation. I will let you know if a CT scan (CBCT) is needed to complete your evaluation.

From your scans, photos and description, I can give you a preliminary opinion on whether treatment looks appropriate and what it would generally involve. This remote review is a first opinion, not a clinical diagnosis — a full clinical exam still happens in person, before any treatment is confirmed.

You can start remotely by sending what you have (photos, a panoramic X-ray or a description). I give a first opinion and tell you whether a CT scan is needed. The full exam and surgery take place in Florianópolis, and the length of stay and number of trips depend on your case.

It depends on your case. Some are completed in a single visit; others call for a longer stay. The estimated length of stay is part of your personalized treatment outline, confirmed once your evaluation is complete.

Some cases are completed in a single visit. Others may call for a second trip, depending on the treatment plan — this is discussed individually as part of your evaluation, not assumed either way.

It depends on the clinical indication for your case. When clinically indicated, a fixed provisional restoration may be delivered on the day of surgery, and for suitable full-arch cases patients may leave surgery with fixed temporary teeth while healing takes place. Same-day temporary teeth are not appropriate for every case; the final decision follows clinical assessment and planning. The final prosthesis is planned after the appropriate healing and clinical follow-up period.

Surgery is performed under local anesthesia. Depending on your health, I may ask for a clinical evaluation and surgical risk clearance from your cardiologist or physician, to define what is needed beforehand. The procedure takes place in a surgical center with a cardiac monitor, oxygen saturation monitoring (pulse oximetry) and an AED available.

During surgery, local anesthesia blocks pain. Afterwards, the prescribed medication keeps discomfort under control; even so, some discomfort and swelling may be felt in the first days, and they tend to ease as the days go by. You will receive instructions on care and on returning to your routine.

The cost can only be set after the clinical and radiological evaluation of your case, because it depends on how many implants are needed, the complexity and the prostheses. That is why the estimate is individual and there is no fixed price in advance.

Your estimate is prepared for your specific case and breaks down the clinical treatment, any prostheses and exams involved, and what travel support is included. Ask during your evaluation if anything isn't clear.

Implants are designed to last a lifetime, but that depends on proper maintenance: good hygiene, yearly check-ups and regular follow-up with your dentist. Habits such as smoking and a lack of maintenance can compromise the result.

Before you leave, we review your recovery and what to expect. For routine questions afterward, I stay reachable by WhatsApp, email or iMessage; anything that needs closer follow-up is discussed based on your situation.

As part of planning your treatment, we select an implant system with an established presence in your home country and check the availability of the relevant components, and you receive documentation to support a local dentist in providing ongoing care. Whether a specific dentist can maintain your implant and restoration system depends on their own assessment and familiarity with it — this isn't something we can guarantee on their behalf.

Yes. This service is offered in English or Spanish, in addition to Portuguese.