Dental practice in Asunción
Diagnosis first, treatment second.
Odontopia is a restorative dentistry and dental practice in Asunción, Paraguay, under the clinical direction of Dr Melissa Torales Servín, who holds an MSc in Conservative Dentistry from University College London.
—Where are we heading?
We transform smiles with world-class science and the warmth of people who know you by name.
How we work
A written plan before we touch a tooth.
An dental rehabilitation is planned once and carried out in stages. Before anything begins we study the case in full and hand you the plan and a fixed quote in writing, so you know what will be done, how long it will take and what it will cost.
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Diagnostic consultation
The first appointment is for studying the case: clinical examination, radiographs, photographs and a record of your bite. The plan comes out of that.
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Preserve before replacing
Conservative dentistry aims to keep as much healthy tooth structure as possible. Only what cannot be saved gets replaced.
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Appointments with room to work
Each appointment is booked with the time the procedure actually needs. Good work is not rushed.
Clinical director
Dr Melissa Torales Servín
She qualified in dentistry at the National University of Asunción, graduating with distinction on the honours list. She specialised in Oral Rehabilitation at the Instituto de Odontología Avanzada and completed her master's in Conservative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London.
She has been an appointed lecturer in the Integrated Clinic department at the School of Dentistry, National University of Asunción, since 2016.
Eastman Dental Institute, University College London
MSc in Conservative Dentistry, 2019. Awarded Merit. One of the world's leading centres for restorative dentistry. Master's thesis on 3D printing applied to dental rehabilitation.
Training
Twelve years of training, between Asunción and London.
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2019
MSc in Conservative Dentistry
Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. London, United Kingdom.
Award: Merit
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2016
Specialisation in Dental Rehabilitation
Instituto de Odontología Avanzada (IOA). Asunción.
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2016
Specialisation in University Teaching
Rectorate, National University of Asunción.
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2015
Diploma in Management, Administration and Marketing for Healthcare Professionals
Consultora GPS. Asunción.
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2013
Doctor of Dentistry
School of Dentistry, National University of Asunción.
Graduated with distinction. Honours list, outstanding average.
Treatments
What we do at the practice.
Every treatment starts with the diagnostic consultation. If a case calls for another speciality, we refer it to a trusted colleague and coordinate the plan together.
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Full dental rehabilitation
Rebuilding function and appearance when several teeth are compromised.
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Crowns, veneers and inlays
Ceramic restorations for teeth that are fractured, worn or carrying old work.
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Composite restorations
Decay and minor fractures, matching the colour and shape of the tooth.
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Fixed and removable prosthetics
Replacing missing teeth, from a single unit to a full arch.
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Bite assessment
Occlusal analysis before any extensive rehabilitation.
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Digital planning
Scanning, design and a preview of the result before we start.
Teaching and research
Teaching is what keeps you current.
- Integrated Clinic department
Appointed lecturer, School of Dentistry, National University of Asunción. Since 2016. - Human Anatomy department
School of Dentistry, Universidad Autónoma de Asunción. 2021. - First place, presentations
22nd AUGM Young Researchers Conference, Universidad de Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, Chile. 2014. - Lecture on occlusal considerations in dental rehabilitation
FOUNA–FOUNCA inter-institutional agreement. 2020. - Research
3D printing in dental rehabilitation (UCL, 2019). Selection criteria for cast metal and glass fibre posts (2016). Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders among dentists (2014). - Languages spoken
Spanish, English, Portuguese and Guaraní.
Practice
By appointment, in Recoleta.
Message us on WhatsApp with a short note about what you need and we will arrange a day and time for the diagnostic consultation.
- Address San Roque González casi Manuel del Castillo, Recoleta, Asunción
- WhatsApp and calls +595 981 200 604
- Email atencion@odontopia.com.py
- Instagram @odontopiapy
- Opening hours Monday, 8:00 to 18:00
