New horizons for pre-implant reconstruction of atrophic edentulous ridges with CAD/CAM customized titanium meshes

Professor and Head of the Unit of Oral Surgery, Department of Biomedical, Surgical, and Dental Sciences at the University of Milan, Italy. Visiting Associate Professor at Loma Linda University, Los Angeles, California, United States. Specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery with particular expertise in orthognathic surgery, advanced preprosthetic reconstruction, and complex implant rehabilitation.

Over 40 years of clinical experience treating complex surgical cases including severe maxillofacial atrophy reconstruction, tumor defect rehabilitation, trauma sequelae, congenital malformations, and full-arch implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitations. Director of postgraduate specialization programs in Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Milan. Known for pioneering surgical techniques in bone augmentation and advanced implant placement in compromised sites.

Former President of the Italian Society of Oral Surgery (SICOI, 2002-2004), Italian Society of Osseointegration (SIO, 2014-2016), and Italian Section of ITI (2007-2011). Founder of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO). Active Member of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) and ITI Fellow. Member of the European Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Editorial Board member and reviewer for Clinical Oral Implants Research, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and European Journal of Oral Implantology. Author or co-author of approximately 100 papers in peer-reviewed international journals, 250 papers in Italian journals, and 14 textbooks on oral and maxillofacial surgery published in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. International lecturer presenting worldwide on advanced surgical techniques since 1992.

MD and specialty in Maxillofacial Surgery from University of Milan, Italy, with highest honors (1990). University Researcher in Odontostomatological Diseases at the Dental Clinic, University of Milan (since 2000).

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).