The recovery of compromised teeth: diagnosis, prognosis and technique

Endodontist specializing in endodontic microsurgery, non-surgical retreatment, and management of compromised teeth. Head of Micro Endodontic Surgery Course at Dental School, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.

Over 30 years of clinical experience in complex endodontics with focus on saving teeth through advanced retreatment and surgical procedures under operating microscope. Pioneer in developing simplified protocols for endodontic surgery achieving success rates above 90% using CBCT, enhanced magnification, ultrasonic tips, and bioceramic materials. Recognized internationally for exceptional clinical documentation and microsurgical video recordings.

Co-founder of StyleItaliano Endodontics, establishing educational standards for minimally invasive endodontic techniques. Head of the Course in Peri-oral Aesthetics at University Vita-Salute San Raffaele. Formerly Visiting Professor in Endodontics at University of Milano, H. San Paolo. International lecturer teaching microsurgery, retreatment decision-making, and use of ultrasonics in conservative and surgical endodontics.

DDS. Past President of the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE). Author of chapters in five international endodontics textbooks. Published extensively on endodontic retreatment, microsurgery, MTA applications, and use of CBCT in surgical endodontics. Developer of clinical protocols for tissue-friendly surgical techniques and optimal soft tissue healing. Private practice in Milan exclusively dedicated to endodontics and endodontic microsurgery.

Professor and Head of the Section of Implant Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation, IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy. Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA (1994-2024). Specialist in oral surgery, orthodontics, and implant dentistry. President and Scientific Director of Lake Como Institute (LCI), an Academy of Osseointegration (AO) approved implant training center.

Over 40 years of clinical and academic experience in implant surgery, bone augmentation, sinus lifting, immediate implant placement, full-arch rehabilitation, and aesthetic implant dentistry. Research focuses on sinus augmentation techniques, grafting materials, tilted implants for atrophic jaws, immediate loading protocols, and long-term implant outcomes. Expert in complex full-mouth rehabilitation cases and surgical management of severe bone atrophy.

President of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO, 2017-2018). Former President of the Italian Society of Oral Surgery and Implantology. Section Editor for Clinical Concepts, International Journal of Oral Implantology (IJOI). Member of the Board of Directors and Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO). Author of over 250 peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals including Clinical Oral Implants Research, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, and Journal of Periodontology. Co-author of multiple textbooks on implant dentistry and bone augmentation published by Quintessence International. International keynote speaker presenting at major implant congresses worldwide for over 30 years.

MD (Doctor of Medicine) from University of Milan, Italy (1981). DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from University of Milan (1984). Specialty in Orthodontics from University of Milan (1986). Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).