Preserving natural teeth through precise, modern endodontics
I'm Dr. Raquel de Mello Gomes, a dentist with more than two decades of clinical experience and advanced training in endodontics. This is where I share clinical notes, case reports, and practical insights on oral health.
Areas of expertise
From routine care to complex endodontic cases, my practice combines clinical excellence with an evidence-based approach.
Root Canal Treatment
Modern endodontic therapy to relieve pain, eliminate infection, and save teeth that might otherwise be lost.
Digital Dentistry
CBCT imaging, digital planning, and guided techniques for accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive care.
General Dentistry
Comprehensive restorative and preventive care focused on long-term oral health and patient comfort.
Dental Trauma
Management of injured and immature teeth, including apexification and regenerative endodontic procedures.
Featured clinical cases
Dr. Raquel actively participates in academic and clinical research. Recent work includes:
External invasive root resorption
Diagnosis with CBCT and combined surgical & endodontic management to preserve the tooth.
Open apex apexification
Apical barrier formation in an immature tooth using modern bioceramic biomaterials.
Endodontic retreatment
Revision of previous root canal therapy to resolve persistent periapical pathology.
Trauma-induced pulp necrosis
Restoring function and esthetics after traumatic injury to an anterior tooth.
Latest from the blog
External Invasive Root Resorption Management: A Case Report
A challenging clinical case presented at the American Association of Endodontists meeting in Boston (#AAE25): diagnosis with CBCT and combined surgical and endodontic management to preserve a tooth with Class 3 external invasive resorption.
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Regenerative Endodontics: Reviving the Pulp–Dentin Complex
Regenerative endodontic procedures aim to restore vitality and continue root development in immature teeth, rather than simply filling a canal. Here's how they work and what the evidence currently supports.
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CBCT in Endodontics: When 3D Imaging Changes the Diagnosis
Cone-beam CT can reveal what a traditional dental X-ray hides: extra canals, hidden lesions, fractures, and resorption. But more imaging isn't always better. Here's the evidence-based case for selective use.
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