Non-surgical and surgical repair of iatrogenic and pathologic perforations

Endodontist specializing in microsurgical endodontics, retreatment procedures, and advanced root canal therapy. Private practice in Florence, Italy, exclusively dedicated to endodontics since 1980.

Over 45 years of clinical experience in complex endodontic cases, including microsurgical procedures under operating microscope and management of challenging root canal anatomies. Trained at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry (1978-1980) under Professor Herbert Schilder. Hospital consultant for 15 years specializing in endodontic complications.

International lecturer having taught in over 60 countries worldwide since 1985. Founder and President of the Warm Gutta-Percha Study Club and director of the Micro-Endodontic Training Center in Florence. Editor-in-Chief of Endo Tribune. Published over 60 articles in international scientific journals.

MD from University of Florence (1973). Dental specialty from University of Florence (1977). Assistant Professor of Endodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, University of Cagliari, and University of Brescia. Professor of Micro-Surgical Endodontics at Federico II University of Naples. Author of the three-volume textbook "Endodontics" and "Surgical Micro-Endodontics" (EDRA Publisher), translated into multiple languages. Past President of the Italian Endodontic Society (S.I.E.) and International Federation of Endodontic Associations (I.F.E.A.). Active member of the European Society of Endodontology (E.S.E.) and American Association of Endodontists (A.A.E.).

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).