Francesca Vailati

General dentist specializing in rehabilitation of worn dentition using minimally invasive adhesive techniques. Founder and Director of 3STEP Academy with headquarters in Annecy, France. Private practice in Geneva, Switzerland dedicated to treatment of pathological tooth wear.

Over 21 years of clinical experience focusing exclusively on worn dentition rehabilitation using additive dentistry principles since 2005. MD and DMD degrees. Master of Science (MSc) in prosthodontics. Conducted doctoral research on dental erosion at Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Geneva under supervision of Prof. Irene Sailer (department head Prof. Urs Belser). Developed revolutionary 3STEP technique in 2005, a standardized three-phase protocol for predictable full-mouth rehabilitation of worn dentitions minimizing invasiveness while maximizing longevity.

International authority on treatment of pathological tooth wear having lectured worldwide teaching 3STEP methodology. Founder of 3STEP Academy with multiple branches across European countries providing comprehensive training on adhesive restorations and functional rehabilitation for patients with parafunctional masticatory activity (bruxism, clenching) and non-carious tooth loss (erosion, attrition, abrasion). Member of European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). Published extensively on worn dentition treatment protocols, additive dentistry concepts, and adhesive rehabilitation techniques.

MD. DMD. MSc in Prosthodontics from University of Geneva.