Horizontal Guided Bone Regeneration of the Posterior Mandible to Allow Implant Placement: 1-Year Prospective Study Results

Dr. Mauro Merli
Horizontal Guided Bone Regeneration of the Posterior Mandible to Allow Implant Placement: 1-Year Prospective Study Results Jonas Lorenz, Shahram Ghanaati, Marko Magić, Bastian Wessing, Giorgia Mariotti, Eriberto Bressan, Zoran Aleksic, Iva Milinkovic, Zoran Lazic, Ramona Schleich Grotenclos, Mauro Merli, Luca De Stavola, Robert Sader Abstract Objective: Assess whether horizontal ridge augmentation with guided bone regeneration…
IMPLANTOLOGY
bone reconstruction, dental implant, GBR, implant
336

Masticatory Function in Stage IV Periodontitis Patients Treated with Fixed Prosthetic Rehabilitations: A Case Series

Dr. Mauro Merli
Masticatory Function in Stage IV Periodontitis Patients Treated with Fixed Prosthetic Rehabilitations: A Case Series Mauro Merli, Luca Aquilanti, Umberto Pagliaro, Giorgia Mariotti, Marco Merli, Michele Nieri, Giorgio Rappelli Abstract The present study assessed the impact of a fixed prosthetic rehabilitation on masticatory function in patients diagnosed with stage IV periodontitis. Eligible participants were adults…
PERIODONTOLOGY
chewing gum, diagnosi, diagnosis, implant, peri-implantitis, riabilitazione
1,364

Reliability assessment of the 2018 classification case definitions of peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis

Dr. Mauro Merli
Reliability assessment of the 2018 classification case definitions of peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis Lorenzo Marini, Cristiano Tomasi, Rodolfo Gianserra, Filippo Graziani, Luca Landi, Mauro Merli, Luigi Nibali, Mario Roccuzzo, Nicola M. Sforza, Maurizio S. Tonetti, Federico Deli, Piero Papi, Bianca Di Murro, Mariana A. Rojas, Andrea Pilloni Abstract Background: The purpose of this…
IMPLANTOLOGY
dental implant, diagnosis, peri-implantitis
1,363

Surgical guides for dental implants: measurement of the accuracy using a freeware metrology software program

Dr. Mauro Merli
Surgical guides for dental implants: measurement of the accuracy using a freeware metrology software program Lucio Lo Russoa, Carlo Ercoli, Laura Guida, Mauro Merli, Luigi Laino Abstract Purpose: Manufacturing-related inaccuracies of surgical guides for static computer-aided implant surgery may contribute to the overall potential error in the obtained implant position. Measuring such inaccuracies before surgery…
IMPLANTOLOGY
dental implant, digital workflow, impla, implant
1,204

The Multilayer GBR Technique: An Alternative Approach for One-Stage Transmucosal Implant Placement in the Presence of Horizontal Defects. A Case Series

Dr. Mauro Merli
The Multilayer GBR Technique: An Alternative Approach for One-Stage Transmucosal Implant Placement in the Presence of Horizontal Defects. A Case Series Mauro Merli, MD, DDS1 | Marco Merli, DDS2 | Umberto Pagliaro, MD, DDS3 | Adriano Fratini, DDS4 | Lucio Lo Russo, DDS, PhD5 | Michele Nieri, DDS, PhD3 This study presents a one-stage technique…
IMPLANTOLOGY
autogenous bone, CGF, GBR, implant, membranes
1,735

Lateral Sinus Floor Elevation in the Severely Atrophied Maxilla: Concentrated Growth Factors Versus Bone Substitutes. A Controlled Clinical Trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
Lateral Sinus Floor Elevation in the Severely Atrophied Maxilla: Concentrated Growth Factors Versus Bone Substitutes. A Controlled Clinical Trial Mauro Merli, MD, DDS1 | Marco Moscatelli, DDS2 | Marco Merli, DDS2 | Giorgia Mariotti, DDS2 | Umberto Pagliaro, MD, DDS3 | Michele Nieri, DDS, PhD3 The present study clinically and radiographically compares the outcome of…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, boneregeneration, CGF, sinus elevation
1,048

Case of aesthetic rehabilitation with veneers from 1.2 to 2.2

Dr. Francesca Merli
This patient desires to improve the aesthetics of his smile, in particular he wasn’t soddisfied with the worn surfaces of his upper incisors. Listening his expectations, it was decided to collect all the data to evaluate the choice of four veneers. A complete set of clinical photos and digital impressions were taken. A smile design…
PROSTHESIS
ceramic veneers, lithium disilicate, proshetic Dentistry, smile design, veneers
1,034

Use of autogenous bone versus deproteinised bovine bone matrix in one-stage lateral sinus floor elevation in severely atrophied maxillae: A 7-year randomised controlled trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
Use of autogenous bone versus deproteinised bovine bone matrix in one-stage lateral sinus floor elevation in severely atrophied maxillae: A 7-year randomised controlled trial Mauro Merli, Marco Moscatelli, Giorgia Mariotti, Umberto Pagliaro, Marco Merli, Michele Nieri ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare 100% deproteinised bovine bone matrix grafts (DBBM, test group) and 100% autogenous bone grafts (AB,…
IMPLANTOLOGY
autogenous bone, biomaterials, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, boneregeneration, dental implant, implant, implant prosthesis, sinus elevation
1,333

The fence technique: Autogenous bone graft versus 50% deproteinized bovine bone matrix / 50% autogenous bone graft—A clinical double-blind randomized controlled trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
The fence technique: Autogenous bone graft versus 50% deproteinized bovine bone matrix / 50% autogenous bone graft—A clinical double-blind randomized controlled trial Mauro Merli, Michele Nieri, Giorgia Mariotti, Lorenzo Franchi, Bernardo Quiroga Souki Objectives: The aim of this short-term double-blind, parallel, randomized clinical trial was to compare bone augmentation grafting with 100% autogenous bone (AB)…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
autogenous bone, biomaterials, bone atrophy, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, boneregeneration, dental implant, fence technique, implant, membranes, ricostruttiva
1,412

The Wafer Technique: Histomorphometric Results

Dr. Mauro Merli
The Wafer Technique: Histomorphometric Results. Mauro Merli, Giorgia Mariotti, Annalisa Mazzoni, Marco Moscatelli, Umberto Pagliaro, Michele Nieri This study presents the histomorphometric results of the Wafer Technique, which is based on guided bone regeneration and onlay grafts for 3D bone augmentation. This two-stage technique utilizes autogenous cortical bone plates and collagen membranes, forming a barrier…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
autogenous bone, biomaterials, bone atrophy, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, boneregeneration, implant, membranes, wafer technique
1,321

Case of endodontic surgery involving the following elements: 1.3 and 1.2

Dr. Ilaria Merli
Removal of the cystic lesion following the apical resection of 1.3. Retropreparation of about 3 mm with US tip and obturation was performed with Putty Fast bioceramic cement. At the follow-up, after only 3 months, the patient was asymptomatic, the fistula disappeared, and bone regeneration was observed without any grafting procedure. For a complete healing it…
ENDODONTICS, ORAL SURGERY
apicalsurgery, endodontics, endodonticsurgery, endosequence, microsurgery, mta
932

Short-term comparison of two non-surgical treatment modalities of peri-implantitis: Clinical and microbiological outcomes in a two-factorial randomized controlled trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
Short-term comparison of two non-surgical treatment modalities of peri-implantitis: Clinical and microbiological outcomes in a two-factorial randomized controlled trial. Mauro Merli, Francesco Bernardelli, Erica Giulianelli, Francesco Carinci, Giorgia Mariotti, Marco Merli, Giovanpaolo Pini-Prato, Michele Nieri Aim: To compare the efficacy of two different therapies (amino acid glycine abrasive powder and a desiccant material) and their…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
dental implant, diagnosi, diagnosis, implant, implant prosthesis, peri-implantitis
1,065

Immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in partially edentulous patients: A 10-year randomized clinical trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
Immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in partially edentulous patients: A 10-year randomized clinical trial Mauro Merli, Marco Merli, Giorgia Mariotti, Umberto Pagliaro, Marco Moscatelli, Michele Nieri Aim: To compare immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in a 10-year, parallel group, randomized clinical trial. Materials and Methods:…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
dental implant, edentulous, implant, implant prosthesis
1,083

The Fence Technique: 100% Autogenous Bone Graft vs 50% Deproteinized Bovine Bone Matrix and 50% Autogenous Bone Graft. A Histologic Randomized Controlled Trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
The Fence Technique: 100% Autogenous Bone Graft vs 50% Deproteinized Bovine Bone Matrix and 50% Autogenous Bone Graft. A Histologic Randomized Controlled Trial. Mauro Merli, Giorgia Mariotti, Umberto Pagliaro, Annalisa Mazzoni, Marco Moscatelli Michele Nieri The aim of this histologic, single-blind, parallel, randomized clinical trial was to compare vertical bone augmentation grafting with 100% autogenous…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
autogenous bone, biomaterials, bone atrophy, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, dental implant, fence technique, implant, membranes, ricostruttiva
1,491

Come riorganizzare l’agenda nella nuova era

Dr. Mauro Merli
COME RIORGANIZZARE L’AGENDA NELLA NUOVA ERA Dr. Mauro Merli La pandemia ha cambiato la nostra vita sociale e probabilmente cambierà la nostra vita professionale. Sarà necessario rivedere la gestione della nostra agenda per ridurre il flusso dei pazienti nello studio dentistico e prevedere un’estensione di ogni singola sessione. Ciò implica concentrare il numero di trattamenti…
IMPLANTOLOGY, ORAL SURGERY, TELEDENTISTRY
biomaterials, bone atrophy, bone augmentation, ceramic, dental implant, diagnosi, diagnosis, sinus elevation, telemedicina, zirconium
1,569

Thommen Talk Series Webinar with Dr. Mauro Merli on “How to reorganize the agenda in the new era”

Dr. Mauro Merli
How to reorganize the agenda in the new era Dr. Mauro Merli The pandemia has changed our social and professional life. It will be necessary to rethink the management of the agenda in order to decrease the flow of patients in the dental office. This implies the concentration of the number of treatments performed for…
IMPLANTOLOGY, SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES, TELEDENTISTRY
autogenous bone, biomaterials, bone atrophy, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, dental implant, diagnosis, edentulous, telemedicine
2,121

The Fence Technique: 100% Autogenous Bone Graft vs 50% Deproteinized Bovine Bone Matrix and 50% Autogenous Bone Graft. A Histologic Randomized Controlled Trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
The Fence Technique: 100% Autogenous Bone Graft vs 50% Deproteinized Bovine Bone Matrix and 50% Autogenous Bone Graft. A Histologic Randomized Controlled Trial Mauro Merli, Giorgia Mariotti, Umberto Pagliaro, Annalisa Mazzoni, Marco Moscatelli, Michele Nieri The aim of this histologic, single-blind, parallel, randomized clinical trial was to compare vertical bone augmentation grafting with 100% autogenous…
IMPLANTOLOGY
autogenous bone, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, fence technique, membranes
1,706

Implant prosthetic rehabilitation in partially edentulous patients with bone atrophy. An umbrella review based on systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Implant prosthetic rehabilitation in partially edentulous patients with bone atrophy. An umbrella review based on systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials. Mauro Merli, Marco Moscatelli, Umberto Pagliaro, Giorgia Mariotti, Ilaria Merli, Michele Nieri Purpose: To summarise systematic reviews that assess the effects of different interventions for im- plant prosthetic rehabilitation in partially edentulous patients with…
IMPLANTOLOGY
bone atrophy, edentulous, implant
1,967

Ceramic vs composite veneering of full arch implant-supported zirconium frameworks: assessing patient preference and satisfaction. A crossover double-blind randomised controlled trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
Ceramic vs composite veneering of full arch implant-supported zirconium frameworks: assessing patient preference and satisfaction. A crossover double-blind randomised controlled trial Mauro Merli, Eugenio Bianchini, Giorgia Mariotti, Marco Moscatelli, Matteo Piemontese, Giorgio Rappelli, Michele Nieri Purpose: The objectives of this two-period, crossover, mono-centred, double-blind, randomised controlled trial (RCT) were to compare two different materials used…
IMPLANTOLOGY
ceramic, composite, implant prosthesis, zirconium
1,520

Diagnosing peri-implant disease using the tongue as a 24/7 detector

Dr. Mauro Merli
Diagnosing peri-implant disease using the tongue as a 24/7 detector J. Ritzer, T. Lühmann, C. Rode, M. Pein-Hackelbusch, I. Immohr, U. Schedler, T. Thiele, S. Stübinger, B.v. Rechenberg, J. Waser-Althaus, F. Schlottig, M. Merli, H. Dawe, M. Karpíšek, R. Wyrwa, M. Schnabelrauch & L. Meinel Our ability of screening broad communities for clinically asymptomatic diseases…
IMPLANTOLOGY
diagnosis, implant, metalloproteinases, peri-implantitis
1,510

A Novel Approach to Bone Reconstruction: The Wafer Technique.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2017 May/Jun;37(3):317-325. doi: 10.11607/prd.3055. A Novel Approach to Bone Reconstruction: The Wafer Technique. Merli M, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Motroni A, Mazzoni A, Mazzoni S, Breschi L, Nieri M. Abstract This study presents a novel technique based on guided bone regeneration and onlay grafts for three-dimensional bone augmentation. This two-stage…
IMPLANTOLOGY
bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, implant, membranes, wafer technique
1,636

Peri-implant bleeding on probing: a cross-sectional multilevel analysis of associated factors

Dr. Mauro Merli
Clin Oral Impl Res 0, 2017 / 1–5 Peri-implant bleeding on probing: a cross-sectional multilevel analysis of associated factors. Mauro Merli, Francesco Bernardelli, Erica Giulianelli, Ivano Toselli, Giorgia Mariotti, Michele Nieri Abstract Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the association between peri-implant bleeding on probing (BoP) and probing depth. Other factors regarding patients, implants, and…
IMPLANTOLOGY
diagnosis, implant prosthesis, peri-implantitis
1,355

Bone augmentation at implant dehiscences and fenestrations. A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Dr. Mauro Merli
Eur J Oral Implantol 2016;9(1):11–32 Bone augmentation at implant dehiscences and fenestrations. A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Mauro Merli, Ilaria Merli, Eugenia Raffaelli, Umberto Pagliaro, Livia Nastri, Michele Nieri Abstract PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of the bone augmentation procedure at dehiscence or fenestration defects in one-stage implant insertion and to evaluate which…
IMPLANTOLOGY
bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, implant, membranes
1,665

Comparing membranes and bone substitutes in a one-stage procedure for horizontal bone augmentation. A double-blind randomised controlled trial

Dr. Mauro Merli
Eur J Oral Implantol. 2015 Autumn;8(3):271-81. Comparing membranes and bone substitutes in a one-stage procedure for horizontal bone augmentation. A double-blind randomised controlled trial. Merli M, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Pagliaro U, Raffaelli E, Nieri M. Abstract PURPOSE: The objective of this parallel randomised controlled trial is to compare two bone substitutes and collagen membranes…
IMPLANTOLOGY
biomaterials, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, membranes
1,389

Trattamento estetico di una recessione singola in una riabilitazione protesica a supporto dentale

Dr. Francesco Bernardelli
INTRODUZIONE Il trattamento di una recessione gengivale trova la sua indicazione per motivi estetici e per ipersensibilità dentinale in pazienti con elevato standard di igiene orale. (AAP1996). L’obbiettivo primario nel trattamento estetico delle recessioni è rappresentato dalla completa copertura radicolare mentre altri obbiettivi che si possono ottenere sono il guadagno di attacco clinico, l’aumento della…
PERIODONTOLOGY
chirurgia gengivale, chirurgia mucogengivale, diagnosi, protesi dentale, recessione
2,242

Trattamento di recessioni mediante lembo a spostamento coronale multiplo

Dr. Francesco Bernardelli
INTRODUZIONE Il trattamento di recessioni multiple in denti adiacenti trova indicazione per motivi legati all’estetica e alla sensibilità dentinale (AAP 1996). L’applicazione di un’unica tecnica chirurgica con uno spostamento coronale del lembo multiplo consente di trattare tutte le recessioni presenti. Lo spostamento coronale del lembo nei trattamenti multipli può prevedere o l’esecuzione di svincoli verticali…
PERIODONTOLOGY
chirurgia gengivale, chirurgia mucogengivale, diagnosi, recessione
10,871

“Fence Technique”: una procedura ricostruttiva innovativa

Dr. Mauro Merli
L’edentulia è stata definita come condizione patologica dall’Organizzazione Mondiale della Salute nel 1990. I disagi che tale condizione può generare in termini estetici, funzionali e psicologici possono essere talmente invalidanti da far considerare l’edentulismo un handicap sociale. Il progressivo aumento dell’età media ha incrementato in maniera sensibile quelle che sono le aspettative dei pazienti in…
IMPLANTOLOGY
autogenous bone, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, fence technique, implant, ricostruttiva
2,644

Membranes and Bone Substitutes in a One-Stage Procedure for Horizontal Bone Augmentation: A Histologic Double-Blind Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2015 Jul-Aug;35(4):463-71. doi: 10.11607/prd.2418. Membranes and Bone Substitutes in a One-Stage Procedure for Horizontal Bone Augmentation: A Histologic Double-Blind Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial. Merli M, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Pagliaro U, Breschi L, Mazzoni A, Nieri M. Abstract The aim of this histologic, double-blind, parallel, randomized controlled trial was to…
IMPLANTOLOGY
biomaterials, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, membranes
1,219

Fence technique for localized three-dimensional bone augmentation: a technical description and case reports.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2015 Jan-Feb;35(1):57-64. doi: 10.11607/prd.2029. Fence technique for localized three-dimensional bone augmentation: a technical description and case reports. Merli M, Mariotti G, Moscatelli M, Motroni A, Mazzoni A, Mazzoni S, Nieri M. Abstract This study presents a novel bone reconstructive technique based on guided bone regeneration for localized three-dimensional hard tissue…
IMPLANTOLOGY
autogenous bone, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, fence technique, implant, membranes
1,374

A minimally invasive technique for lateral maxillary sinus floor elevation: a Bayesian network study.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Clin Oral Implants Res. 2014 Nov 7. doi: 10.1111/clr.12524. [Epub ahead of print] A minimally invasive technique for lateral maxillary sinus floor elevation: a Bayesian network study. Merli M1, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Pagliaro U, Bernardelli F, Nieri M. Clinica Merli, Rimini, Italy; INDENT, Rimini, Italy; Politecnico delle Marche, Ancona, Italy. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To describe…
IMPLANTOLOGY
biomaterials, bone reconstruction, implant prosthesis, membranes, sinus elevation
1,381

Inter-rater agreement in the diagnosis of mucositis and peri-implantitis.

Dr. Mauro Merli
J Clin Periodontol. 2014 Sep;41(9):927-33. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12291. Epub 2014 Aug 6. Inter-rater agreement in the diagnosis of mucositis and peri-implantitis. Merli M1, Bernardelli F, Giulianelli E, Toselli I, Moscatelli M, Pagliaro U, Nieri M. Abstract AIM: The objective was to assess the inter-rater agreement in the diagnosis of mucositis and peri-implantitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Adult…
IMPLANTOLOGY
diagnosis, implant, peri-implantitis
1,211

Bone level variation after vertical ridge augmentation: resorbable barriers versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A 6-year double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2014 Jul-Aug;29(4):905-13. doi: 10.11607/jomi.3203. Bone level variation after vertical ridge augmentation: resorbable barriers versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A 6-year double-blind randomized clinical trial. Merli M, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Rotundo R, Bernardelli F, Nieri M. Abstract PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy of two different techniques for vertical bone regeneration at implant…
IMPLANTOLOGY
autogenous bone, biomaterials, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, implant, membranes, titanium barriers
1,317

Autogenous bone versus deproteinised bovine bone matrix in 1-stage lateral sinus floor elevation in the severely atrophied maxilla: a randomised controlled trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Eur J Oral Implantol. 2013 Spring;6(1):27-37. Autogenous bone versus deproteinised bovine bone matrix in 1-stage lateral sinus floor elevation in the severely atrophied maxilla: a randomised controlled trial. Merli M1, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Rotundo R, Nieri M. Abstract PURPOSE: To compare 100% deproteinised bovine bone matrix (DBBM) grafts (test group) with 100% autogenous bone…
IMPLANTOLOGY
autogenous bone, biomaterials, bone augmentation, bone reconstruction, implant, membranes, sinus elevation
1,501

Fence technique: guided bone regeneration for extensive three-dimensional augmentation.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Mar-Apr;33(2):129-36. doi: 10.11607/prd.1175. Fence technique: guided bone regeneration for extensive three-dimensional augmentation. Merli M1, Moscatelli M, Mazzoni A, Mazzoni S, Pagliaro U, Breschi L, Motroni A, Nieri M. Abstract This report describes a novel bone reconstructive technique based on guided bone regeneration for extensive three-dimensional hard tissue augmentation. This…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
bone augmentation, fence technique
1,247

Fence technique: guided bone regeneration for extensive three-dimensional augmentation.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Mar-Apr;33(2):129-36. doi: 10.11607/prd.1175. Fence technique: guided bone regeneration for extensive three-dimensional augmentation. Merli M1, Moscatelli M, Mazzoni A, Mazzoni S, Pagliaro U, Breschi L, Motroni A, Nieri M. Abstract This report describes a novel bone reconstructive technique based on guided bone regeneration for extensive three-dimensional hard tissue augmentation. This…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
bone augmentation, fence technique
1,488

Chronic periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease: A Controlled Clinical Trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION Vol. 11, no. 2, 459-467 (2013) CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: A CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL G. MARIOTTI1,2, A. QUARANTA1, M. MERLI1,2, L. PATERNÒ HOLTZMAN3 and M. PIEMONTESE1 1Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry and Post Graduate Master in Periodontics, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy; 2Private Practice, Clinica Merli, Rimini, Italy;…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
1,121

Fence technique: guided bone regeneration for extensive three-dimensional augmentation.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Mar-Apr;33(2):129-36. doi: 10.11607/prd.1175. Fence technique: guided bone regeneration for extensive three–dimensional augmentation. Merli M1, Moscatelli M, Mazzoni A, Mazzoni S, Pagliaro U, Breschi L, Motroni A, Nieri M. Abstract This report describes a novel bone reconstructive technique based on guided bone regeneration for extensive three–dimensional hard tissue augmentation. This…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
bone augmentation, fence technique
1,519

Lateral bone augmentation applying different biomaterials.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Original study – ZZI 01/2013 Lateral bone augmentation applying different biomaterials M. Merli1, M. Moscatelli1, A. Mazzoni2, M. Merli1, G. Mariotti1, M. Nieri3 A clinical and histological evaluation of a case report Introduction: This paper describes the treatment of horizontal osseous defects around implants in a one-stage split-mouth approach in a middle-aged female patient. Method…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
biomaterials, bone augmentation
1,332

Immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in partially edentulous patients: a 3-year randomized clinical trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
J Clin Periodontol. 2012 Feb;39(2):196-202. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2011.01821.x. Epub 2011 Nov 28. Immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in partially edentulous patients: a 3-year randomized clinical trial. Merli M1, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Piemontese M, Nieri M. Abstract AIM: To compare immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
1,436

Root coverage esthetic score after treatment of gingival recession: an interrater agreement multicenter study.

Dr. Mauro Merli
J Periodontol. 2010 Dec;81(12):1752-8. Epub 2010 Jul 14. Root coverage esthetic score after treatment of gingival recession: an interrater agreement multicenter study. Cairo F, Nieri M, Cattabriga M, Cortellini P, De Paoli S, De Sanctis M, Fonzar A, Francetti L, Merli M, Rasperini G, Silvestri M, Trombelli L, Zucchelli G, Pini-Prato GP. Source Department of…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
845

Vertical ridge augmentation with autogenous bone grafts 3 years after loading: resorbable barriers versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2010 Jul-Aug;25(4):801-7. Vertical ridge augmentation with autogenous bone grafts 3 years after loading: resorbable barriers versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A randomized controlled clinical trial. Merli M, Lombardini F, Esposito M. Source Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Abstract PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy of two…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
bone augmentation, titanium barriers
1,438

Immediate versus early nonocclusal loading of dental implants placed with a flapless procedure in partially edentulous patients: preliminary results from a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2008 Oct;28(5):453-9. Immediate versus early nonocclusal loading of dental implants placed with a flapless procedure in partially edentulous patients: preliminary results from a randomized controlled clinical trial. Merli M, Bernardelli F, Esposito M. Abstract The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare the efficacy of implants placed…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
1,006

Immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in partially edentulous patients. One-year results from a randomised controlled trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Eur J Oral Implantol. 2008 Autumn;1(3):207-20. Immediate versus early non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in partially edentulous patients. One-year results from a randomised controlled trial. Merli M, Merli A, Bernardelli F, Lombardini F, Esposito M. Abstract AIMS: To compare immediate versus early (6 weeks) non-occlusal loading of dental implants placed flapless in partially…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
1,052

Computer-guided flapless placement of immediately loaded dental implants in the edentulous maxilla: a pilot prospective case series.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Eur J Oral Implantol. 2008 Spring;1(1):61-9. Computer-guided flapless placement of immediately loaded dental implants in the edentulous maxilla: a pilot prospective case series. Merli M, Bernardelli F, Esposito M. Abstract AIMS: The aim of this case series was to evaluate the Procera Software v1.6 and the surgical templates for flapless implant placement and immediate loading…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
951

Segmental distraction osteogenesis of the anterior mandible for improving facial esthetics.

Dr. Mauro Merli
World J Orthod. 2007 Spring;8(1):19-29. Segmental distraction osteogenesis of the anterior mandible for improving facial esthetics. Preliminary results. Merli M, Merli M, Triaca A, Esposito M. Source Center for Maxillofacial Surgery, Pyramide Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland. Abstract AIM: To report preliminary results of treatment with gradual repositioning of the anterior mandibular segment using distraction osteogenesis in…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
1,223

Vertical ridge augmentation with autogenous bone grafts: resorbable barriers supported by ostheosynthesis plates versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A preliminary report of a blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2007 May-Jun;22(3):373-82. Vertical ridge augmentation with autogenous bone grafts: resorbable barriers supported by ostheosynthesis plates versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A preliminary report of a blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial. Merli M, Migani M, Esposito M. Source School of Dentistry, University of Manchester, United Kingdom; Associated Professor, Department of Biomaterials, The Sahlgrenska…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
bone augmentation, titanium barriers
1,373

Palatal implant anchorage for orthodontic movement: preliminary results with standard Brånemark implants.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2007 Feb;27(1):43-9. Palatal implant anchorage for orthodontic movement: preliminary results with standard Brånemark implants. Merli M, Merli M, Merli A, Esposito M. Abstract The aim of this report was to illustrate the preliminary results using standard dental implants as palatal anchorage for orthodontic movement in children and adults. Three teenagers…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
972

Horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation: a novel approach using osteosynthesis microplates, bone grafts, and resorbable barriers.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2006 Dec;26(6):581-7. Horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation: a novel approach using osteosynthesis microplates, bone grafts, and resorbable barriers. Merli M, Bernardelli F, Esposito M. Abstract A novel approach to augmenting alveolar ridges simultaneously with implant placement is presented. The technique is based on the use of custom-shaped osteosynthesis plates, which…
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
1,144

Vertical bone augmentation with dental implant placement: efficacy and complications associated with 2 different techniques. A retrospective cohort study.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2006 Jul-Aug;21(4):600-6. Vertical bone augmentation with dental implant placement: efficacy and complications associated with 2 different techniques. A retrospective cohort study. Merli M, Migani M, Bernardelli F, Esposito M. Abstract PURPOSE: To compare retrospectively the efficacy of and complications associated with 2 different techniques for vertical bone augmentation at implant…
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Treatment of intrabony defects with enamel matrix proteins or barrier membranes: results from a multicenter practice-based clinical trial.

Dr. Mauro Merli
J Periodontol. 2004 May;75(5):726-33. Treatment of intrabony defects with enamel matrix proteins or barrier membranes: results from a multicenter practice-based clinical trial. Sanz M, Tonetti MS, Zabalegui I, Sicilia A, Blanco J, Rebelo H, Rasperini G, Merli M, Cortellini P, Suvan JE. Source Department of Periodontology, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain. Abstract BACKGROUND: This prospective multicenter,…
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Periosteoplasty for soft tissue closure and augmentation in preprosthetic surgery: a surgical report.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2001 Nov-Dec;16(6):851-6. Periosteoplasty for soft tissue closure and augmentation in preprosthetic surgery: a surgical report. Triaca A, Minoretti R, Merli M, Merz B. Source Center for Maxillofacial Surgery, Pyramide Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland. Abstract Soft tissue closure is a critical factor in preprosthetic surgery and implant placement. In large transverse or…
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A protocol for maintaining or increasing the width of masticatory mucosa around submerged implants: a 1-year prospective study on 53 patients.

Dr. Mauro Merli
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1998 Aug;18(4):377-87. A protocol for maintaining or increasing the width of masticatory mucosa around submerged implants: a 1-year prospective study on 53 patients. Barone R, Clauser C, Grassi R, Merli M, Prato GP. Source Department of Periodontics, Dental School, University of Siena, Italy. Abstract Masticatory mucosa around implants may be…
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