Periodontitis Treatment in Spot Clinic

Spot Clinic is a private dental facility in the Tivoli Forum area of Lisbon, Portugal. Established in 2001, it integrates several specialties to provide coordinated oral care. The team of 10 doctors covers orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and oral rehabilitation.

Accreditations and Specialist Credentials

The clinic holds TEMOS accreditation, which confirms adherence to international standards for dental services. Staff members trained at institutions in the US, Denmark, Germany, and France. This academic background supports the clinic's structured clinical programs.

Specialists actively participate in international medical organizations:

• Portuguese Society of Endodontics
• European Society of Endodontics
• American Association of Endodontists
• College of the Specialty of Orthodontics

The team includes Dr. Marcus Veiga, who has focused exclusively on orthodontics since 2001.

Advanced Orthodontics and Invisalign

Orthodontic care covers both traditional braces and modern clear aligner systems. Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet alternative to metal braces. These removable aligners make hygiene easier during meals and brushing. Dr. Marcus Veiga is a Diamond Invisalign Provider and serves on the European Advisory Board for Invisalign.

For patients requiring fixed appliances, the clinic provides several options:

• Conventional fixed braces using metal brackets
• Lingual fixed braces placed on the inside of the teeth
• Invisalign Teen version for younger patients

Treatment plans for fixed braces typically involve maintenance visits every 4 to 6 weeks.

Oral Surgery and Rehabilitation

The surgical department focuses on tooth replacement and complex oral reconstruction. Surgeons perform immediate fixed prosthesis procedures – often called "teeth on the same day." For eligible patients with good oral health, implant success rates range between 90% and 98%. The clinic uses Straumann BLC implants for durable results.

Implant treatments follow a four-phase pathway:

1. Planning phase with clinical and radiographic examinations
2. Surgical phase for direct bone contact placement
3. Restorative phase to fit the prosthesis
4. Long-term maintenance phase

Surgeons also place implants immediately after extractions, which reduces total treatment time.

Specialized Dental Care

The clinic provides endodontics focused on tooth preservation through root canal therapy. Dr. Nuno Pinto practices endodontics exclusively and often completes treatments in a single appointment. Dr. Fernando Mesquita Gabriel leads the pediatric dentistry unit. He focuses on early detection and prevention for babies and children.

The periodontology unit treats gum disease in two distinct phases:

• Gingivitis (initial superficial inflammation)
• Periodontitis (advanced infection affecting bone)

Specialists also treat bruxism (teeth grinding) by evaluating bite relationships and masticatory muscles.

Technology and Diagnostic Tools

The clinic uses digital workflows to plan and execute complex dental procedures. Intraoral scanners replace traditional trays to create high-precision digital models. 3D printing and CAD-CAM machines produce dental restorations on-site. Digital Smile Design (DSD) and Cerec Omnicam scanning support diagnostic accuracy.

For oral hygiene, the clinic follows the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) protocol. This approach uses a Waterlase iPlus dental laser for minimally invasive cleaning. It removes bacterial biofilm effectively while keeping patients comfortable.