2024 In Review: A Year of Academic Contributions
2024 was a rewarding academic year—one that allowed me to contribute to several peer-reviewed publications, each aimed at refining our understanding of implantology and improving patient outcomes.
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on bone augmentation, socket-shield techniques, or implant success strategies, these works provide practical, evidence-based insights that can be applied directly to clinical practice.
Here’s a closer look at the research I contributed to in 2024:
2024 Book Contributions
Building Better Bone: A Comprehensive Guide to GBR Techniques
This book is a practical “recipe manual” for Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), offering clear protocols to help clinicians overcome bone loss challenges in implant dentistry.
Conceived during the Covid-19 lockdown by an international group of clinicians, it explores a range of surgical techniques, materials, and methods to address bone defects resulting from tooth loss and tissue resorption.
Drawing on over 30 years of experience in GBR, this guide provides evidence-based recommendations without commercial bias, equipping you with the knowledge to reduce risks and improve outcomes. I’m proud to have contributed to Chapter 9, where I delve into innovative autogenous bone grafting techniques—specifically focusing on palatal bone block grafts.
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Horizontal and Vertical Bone Augmentation for Dental Implant Therapy
This book presents a structured approach to bone augmentation, offering clinicians essential tools to manage horizontal and vertical bone defects. It also covers cutting-edge advancements, from virtual patient planning to the use of recombinant growth factors.
I got the privilege to contribute to Chapter 13, ‘Block Bone Grafting’ alongside Craig Mish and Matteo Chiapasco, and Chapter 18, ‘Soft Tissue Reconstruction for Bone Augmentation’ with Istvan Urban and Alberto Monje, offering expert insights into these critical aspects of implant therapy.
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2024 Scientific Publications & Editorials
Selective Preservation of Tooth: A Step-by-Step Protocol for a Precise, Reproducible Socket-Shield Technique
Published in: Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry
In this article, I worked with Charles Schwimer, Marcel Firlej, Snjezana Pohl, Richard Martin, Salah Huwais, and Rodrigo Neiva to present the Selective Preservation of Tooth (SPOT) protocol.
This standardized approach to the socket-shield technique enhances predictability and reproducibility, optimizing both hard- and soft-tissue preservation during immediate implant placement.
Socket Shield Complications: The Management of Internal Shield Exposure
Published in: The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry (Vol 44, No. 2)
In this case series, I collaborated with Snjezana Pohl and Joey Chen to explore the common complication of internal shield exposure in the socket-shield technique.
We examine its etiology, diagnosis, and management, offering practical guidance for clinicians to prevent and address this issue.
The article is based on data from 10 patients with 12 exposed sites, providing valuable insights into effective treatment strategies.
Management of Hyperplastic Tissue Response Following Connective Tissue Grafting
Published in: Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Vol 36, Issue 9)
In this clinical article, I worked alongside Snjezana Pohl to present a solution to the rare but challenging hyperplastic tissue response that can occur after connective tissue grafting.
The journal article outlines a surgical approach involving internal excision to manage tissue overgrowth while preserving esthetics and function.
Our case series, which includes five clinical cases, demonstrates stable results over 1–5 years, showing that this method can offer lasting success in managing this complication.
Relationship Between Soft Tissue Dimensions and Tomographic Radial Root Position Classification System for Immediate Implant Installation
Published in: Odontology, (Volume 112)
In this study, I collaborated with Dr Diogo Moreira Rodrigues, Dr Carla Cruvinel Pontes, Dr Alessandro Lourenço Januário, Dr Rodrigo Lima Petersen, Dr José Rodrigo de Moraes, and Dr Eliane Porto Barboza to evaluate the relationship between soft tissue dimensions and radial root position (RRP) classification in the context of immediate implant placement.
Understanding these relationships allows for more accurate and predictable immediate implant placements, especially in the anterior maxilla.
Optimally Invasive Surgery: Evolving Paradigms for Ideal Treatment Outcomes
Published in: International Journal of Oral Implantology
In this editorial, I discuss the emerging trends in implantology, where minimally invasive techniques are increasingly shaping surgical protocols.
The focus is on preserving tissues rather than resecting them, leading to improved long-term outcomes and enhanced patient comfort. These evolving paradigms represent a shift towards optimally invasive approaches that balance effectiveness with minimal disruption.
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