Received his MD degree (1981), DDS degree (1984). Speciality in Orthodontics (1986) from University of Milan, Italy. Fellowship at the Department of Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda CA (1991). Fellowship at the Division of Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami FL (2000) .
Currently Head of the Section of Implant Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Science, IRCCS, Galeazzi Institute, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
President (2017-2018) of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO).
Referee for Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry for the Italian Committee of the Health Ministry for CE programs.
Reviewer for Cochrane Collaboration in the Oral Health Group.
Active member of the European Board of Oral Surgery (EFOSS).
Member of the Editorial Board of: The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (IJOMI), European Journal of Oral Implantology (EJOI), International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (IJPRD)
Implantology Section Editor of “Annals of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”, OA Publishing, London, UK.
Editor of “Quintessenza Internazionale & JOMI” Italian edition published by Quintessenza Internazionale, Rho (Milano, Italy).
Editor with R.L. Weinstein and S. Wallace of the book “Maxillary Sinus Surgery and Alternative Therapies” published by Quintessence Publishing 2009.
Editor with F. Galli e M. Del Fabbro of the book “Immediate loading: a new era in oral implantology” published by Quintessence Publishing 2011.
Winner of the William R. Laney Award for the best article published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (IJOMI) 2007.
Author of 122 peer-reviewed publications indexed in Pub Med.
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Alternatives to the lateral approach in maxillary sinus elevation: 27 years of clinical experience and research
When reconstructing the maxilla due to monolateral or bilateral atrophy in partly or totally edentulous patients, there are some alternative treatments that should be taken into consideration. Insufficient bone volume in the posterior maxilla is not in itself an indication for performing a lateral window maxillary sinus augmentation without considering available alternatives.
Careful evaluation of the possible alternatives is mandatory for all patients who, due to general health conditions, pathologies of the maxillary sinus, advanced age or psychological reasons cannot undergo invasive surgery.
With regards to the clinical condition, there are different treatments that have been proposed as alternatives to lateral window sinus augmentation:
- short implants
- tilted implants and trans-sinus implants
- pre- and post-sinus implants
- fixed prostheses with distal cantilever
The lecture will address the pros and cons of the different therapeutic alternatives in an evidence based.
Perio-implantology: practical guidelines to maximize peri-implant soft tissue health Soft and hard tissue management in the esthetic zone
The esthetic implant rehabilitation of patients with esthetically and functionally compromised dentition frequently involves a multidisciplinary approach and represents a clinical challenge.
During recent years, treatment modalities and options have changed and from a surgical point of view, less invasive procedures are used in order to preserve soft tissue anatomy and minimize recession. Also the design of implants and prosthetic components have changed in order to minimize bone resorption and soft tissue alterations.
This presentation will give practical guidelines that can be easily used in day-to-day clinical practice in order to help maximize peri-implant esthetics. Basic soft and hard tissue reconstruction procedures will also be discussed to address pre-existing deficiencies. Treatment algorithms will be outlined to help guide the clinician to choose the various procedures and techniques to predictably meet patient expectations.