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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Case of aesthetic rehabilitation with veneers from 1.2 to 2.2

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…
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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

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

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)…
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The Wafer Technique: Histomorphometric Results

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

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

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

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

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…
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Come riorganizzare l’agenda nella nuova era

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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A Novel Approach to Bone Reconstruction: The Wafer Technique.

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

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

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

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

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…
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Trattamento di recessioni mediante lembo a spostamento coronale multiplo

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…
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“Fence Technique”: una procedura ricostruttiva innovativa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Chronic periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease: A Controlled Clinical Trial.

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

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…
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Lateral bone augmentation applying different biomaterials.

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

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

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

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…
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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.

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

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

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

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…
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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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