Comprehensive dental care, with a passion for saving natural teeth
I'm Dr. Raquel de Mello Gomes, a general dentist with more than two decades of clinical experience. I provide the full range of dental care, from routine and preventive treatment to crowns, restorations, and root canals, with a special interest in endodontics. This is where I share clinical notes, case reports, and practical insights on oral health.
Areas of expertise
From everyday preventive and restorative care to complex root canals, 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 & Preventive Care
Exams, cleanings, fillings, and preventive care to keep your mouth healthy for the long term.
Restorative & Cosmetic
Crowns, bridges, and tooth-colored restorations that bring back function and a natural look.
Featured clinical cases
Dr. Mello 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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