Stomatology
Diagnosis of diseases of the mouth, mucosa, tongue, lips, palate, and salivary glands.
View detailsStomatology in Medellín and Oral Surgery
Specialized services for oral cavity diseases, lesions, and procedures in Medellín.
All service information is consolidated on this page to guide patients looking for stomatology, oral medicine, or oral surgery in Medellín according to their diagnosis, medical condition, or surgical need.
Clinical pathway
Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up according to complexity level.
Oral Surgery
Oral surgical procedures planned with specialized judgment and clinical follow-up.
View detailsOral Pathology
Evaluation of white, red, ulcerated, pigmented lesions and mucosal changes.
View detailsOral Biopsies
Diagnostic sample collection when a lesion requires histopathological study.
View detailsMedically Compromised Patients
Specialized oral care for patients with systemic conditions or a hospital context.
View detailsHospital Stomatology
Evaluation and consultation for hospitalized patients, ICU patients, or those at risk of oral complications.
View detailsDiagnostic Second Opinion
Analysis of complex cases, persistent lesions, biopsies, and difficult diagnoses.
View detailsStomatology
Specialized diagnosis of oral cavity diseases.
A consultation with a stomatologist in Medellín makes it possible to evaluate oral conditions that may involve the mucosa, tongue, lips, palate, salivary glands, and related tissues.
What conditions it diagnoses
- Persistent oral mucosal lesions.
- Ulcers, color changes, or texture changes.
- Changes in the tongue, palate, lips, and cheeks.
- Oral manifestations of systemic diseases.
- Salivary gland problems and dry mouth.
When to consult
- A lesion does not improve within two weeks.
- There is pain, bleeding, burning, or growth.
- There is a complex medical history or oncology treatment.
- A diagnostic second opinion is needed.
Oral Surgery
Oral surgical procedures with a specialized approach.
Oral surgery in Medellín is not approached as general dentistry, but as surgical care planned according to diagnosis, medical history, risk, and clinical goals.
Procedures performed
- Surgical extractions and management of impacted teeth.
- Surgery for selected oral lesions.
- Biopsy collection and diagnostic procedures.
- Management of oral complications and postoperative follow-up.
Safety approach
- Medical history and medication review.
- Pre-surgical planning.
- Clear explanation of the procedure.
- Post-procedure monitoring and follow-up.
Oral Pathology
Clinical study of oral mucosal lesions and changes.
Oral pathology evaluates changes that may appear in the soft tissues of the mouth and require differential diagnosis, follow-up, or biopsy.
White lesions
Plaques, texture changes, or persistent whitish areas.
Red lesions
Reddish, inflammatory, or changing areas that require evaluation.
Ulcers
Painful or persistent wounds that do not heal in the expected time.
Pigmented lesions
Dark spots or color changes that require differential diagnosis.
Mucosa, tongue, and palate
Changes in cheeks, gums, floor of mouth, tongue, palate, or lips.
Salivary glands
Pain, swelling, dryness, or functional changes.
Oral Biopsies
Diagnostic procedure to study oral cavity lesions.
An oral biopsy consists of taking a tissue sample for histopathological analysis when a lesion requires diagnostic confirmation.
When it is required
- Persistent lesions or lesions that change in size.
- Ulcers that do not heal.
- White, red, or pigmented lesions.
- Suspected inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, or tumoral pathology.
How it is performed
- Clinical evaluation and consent.
- Sample collection with the indicated technique.
- Submission for histopathological study.
- Follow-up, recovery, and clinical interpretation of the result.
Medically compromised patients
Specialized oral care when general health changes clinical management.
Some patients require planning, medical consultation, and additional safety criteria before an oral procedure or diagnostic decision.
Conditions addressed
- Diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.
- Kidney, liver, and lung diseases.
- Anticoagulated patients, HIV, lupus, and anemias.
- Oncology patients, transplants, hospitalized patients, or those with high medical complexity.
Multidisciplinary management
- Review of history, medications, and available tests.
- Identification of surgical, infectious, or bleeding risks.
- Consultation with medical teams when required.
- Care and follow-up plan adapted to the patient.
Hospital Stomatology
Oral evaluation for hospitalized and high-complexity patients.
Hospital stomatology integrates oral health, oral medicine, and medical consultation to prevent complications, support medical decisions, and manage oral manifestations in the hospital setting.
Hospital evaluation
Oral cavity evaluation within the patient’s systemic and therapeutic context.
ICU and intubated patients
Care for oral changes associated with hospitalization, ventilatory support, or immobility.
Infection prevention
Identification of oral foci and support for care protocols in vulnerable patients.
Pre-surgical evaluation
Oral review before medical or surgical treatments that require risk control.
Oral complications
Management of mucositis, pain, infections, trauma, bleeding, or lesions associated with the medical condition.
Hospital consultation
Coordination with treating teams to define diagnostic and therapeutic conduct.
Second opinion
Specialized review for complex oral diagnoses.
A second opinion can provide clarity when a lesion persists, the diagnosis is inconclusive, or the patient needs to understand management options.
When to request it
- Complex cases or cases with unclear evolution.
- Persistent lesions that do not respond to initial treatment.
- Biopsy results that require clinical explanation.
- Difficult diagnoses or the need to confirm management.
What is reviewed
- Medical record, history, and medications.
- Photographs, previous reports, and biopsy results.
- Clinical and diagnostic correlation.
- Management or follow-up pathway.
Frequently asked questions
Information for patients looking for a stomatologist or oral surgery in Medellín.
Where can I consult a stomatologist in Medellín?
Dr. Eilen Tovío Martínez provides specialized stomatology consultations in Medellín for oral lesions, mucosal diseases, oral pathology, biopsies, and medically compromised patients.
When should I look for oral surgery in Medellín?
An oral surgery evaluation is recommended when an oral cavity surgical procedure, biopsy, lesion management, surgical extraction, or planning with relevant medical history is required.
Contact
Schedule a specialized consultation.
The initial evaluation helps determine whether the case requires diagnosis, biopsy, interdisciplinary medical management, oral surgery, or clinical follow-up.