Professional Experience
Dr. Porras combines long-standing private practice leadership with specialist clinical roles. Her experience includes clinical direction, interdisciplinary collaboration and high-volume restorative care for complex rehabilitations.
- Current position: Prosthodontist and Clinical Lead at Costa Rica Dental Design
- Previous roles: Private practice clinician since the early 2000s; early public health and administrative dental roles
- Clinical volume and procedures: Extensive experience performing crowns, bridges, implant-supported single and full-arch restorations, removable prosthetics and full-mouth rehabilitations
- Leadership and mentorship: Clinical director roles and mentorship of junior clinicians in restorative and implant protocols
Academic Contributions
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Porras contributes to dental education and professional development through teaching, course participation and case presentations.
- Teaching positions: Instructor and clinical supervisor in university prosthodontics and occlusion clinics
- Lectures and courses: Presenter and participant in seminars on implant prosthodontics, biomaterials and adhesive restorative techniques
- Mentorship: Training and supervising dental students, residents and early-career dentists in treatment planning and prosthetic procedures
- Research interests: Implant impression techniques, biomaterials performance and adhesive esthetics
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Porras offers comprehensive prosthodontic services that restore function and improve aesthetics. She emphasizes predictable outcomes, careful planning and patient comfort.
- Implant-supported restorations: Single implants, multiple implants and fixed full-arch solutions (All-on-style protocols) for secure, natural-feeling teeth replacements
- Crowns and bridges: Durable ceramic and porcelain restorations to repair and replace damaged or missing teeth
- Removable prosthetics: Well-fitting partial and complete dentures engineered for comfort and function
- Cosmetic prosthodontics: Veneers, layered ceramic restorations and adhesive esthetic treatments to enhance smiles
- Functional rehabilitation: Comprehensive management of occlusion, worn dentition and bite instability with prosthetic solutions that restore chewing, speech and facial support
Publications and Research
Dr. Porras has participated in clinical research projects and case presentations focused on implant impressions, restorative techniques and material evaluation. Publicly available profiles emphasize case posters and conference contributions rather than an extensive peer-reviewed publication list.
Representative research engagements include clinical case posters and symposium presentations on impression accuracy for implants and tooth-site conservation. These activities reflect an ongoing interest in evidence-informed improvements to prosthodontic protocols.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Porras centers care on respectful communication, individualized treatment plans and a calm clinical environment. Her approach balances technical excellence with empathy and patient education.
- Communication: Clear explanation of diagnosis, treatment options and expected outcomes for informed patient decisions
- Empathy and comfort: Attention to patient anxiety management and comfort during procedures
- Patient education: Guidance on preventive care and maintenance to prolong restoration longevity
- Care for international patients: Experience in coordinating treatment for dental-tourism patients, offering bilingual communication and structured treatment timelines
- Focus on outcomes: Prioritizes long-term function, appearance and patient satisfaction
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Porras maintains active registration and participates in professional associations that support clinical standards and continuing education.
- National membership: Registered dentist and member of the national dental college in Costa Rica
- Specialist accreditation: Official recognition as a Specialist in Prosthodontics by the appropriate national authority
- Continuing education: Regular participation in national and international courses and symposiums on implant dentistry and prosthetic materials
FAQs
- Is Dr. Ileana Porras board-certified?
- Yes. Dr. Porras holds a recognized Specialist Title in Prosthodontics and is a licensed dental practitioner registered with the national dental authority in Costa Rica.
- What types of procedures does she perform?
- She performs implant-supported restorations (single implants and fixed full-arch prostheses), crowns and bridges, removable dentures, veneers and comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitations tailored to each patient.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes. Her practice receives international patients and coordinates care for visitors seeking implants and full-mouth restorations. The clinic supports bilingual communication and streamlined scheduling for dental-tourism.
- How long does a typical treatment take?
- Treatment length varies by complexity. Simple restorative treatments may be completed in a few visits, while implant-supported full-arch rehabilitations require surgical placement, healing intervals and prosthetic phases that extend over weeks to months. The clinic provides individualized timelines during consultation.
- What languages does Dr. Porras speak?
- Dr. Porras practices in Spanish and provides services in English to accommodate international patients.
- How does she ensure patient comfort and satisfaction?
- Through individualized treatment plans, patient education, meticulous clinical protocols and attention to comfort, Dr. Porras aims to minimize discomfort and maximize functional and aesthetic results.
