Digital management of a maxillary case of a patient with overdenture on implants and transformation of the removable prosthesis into a fixed prosthesis

Oral surgeon and implantologist specializing in digital implantology, computer-guided surgery, and full-arch rehabilitation. Professor at Master's programs in Computer Assisted Implant and Prosthetics at University of Genoa and European Master of Computer Assisted Surgery at University of Padua. Private practice in Faenza, Italy.

Over 30 years of clinical experience focusing on digital workflows for implant planning and guided surgery. Pioneer in integrating CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, and CAD/CAM technologies for predictable implant placement. Trained extensively at Brånemark Clinic in Sweden under Professor Stefan Lundgren, establishing foundation in osseointegration principles. Former President-elect of Computer Assisted Academy of Implantology (CAI Academy, 2013-2014). Research participant in multiple studies on immediate function, guided surgery, and post-extraction implants.

International lecturer presenting worldwide on digital implantology workflows, immediate loading protocols, full-arch rehabilitation of atrophic edentulous jaws, post-extractive implants in aesthetic zone, and minimally invasive sinus floor augmentation using digital planning. Teaches at advanced training programs combining theory with live surgical demonstrations and hands-on practice on anatomic models.

MD from University of Ferrara Medical School. Doctorate in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from University of Florence. Author of the international bestseller "Digital Implantology" (Quintessence International), translated into multiple languages and recognized as definitive reference on computer-guided implant surgery. Co-author of "Fundamentals of Esthetic Implant Dentistry" (Wiley). Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on digital workflows, immediate loading, guided surgery accuracy, and full-arch rehabilitation protocols. Practice limited to oral surgery, periodontology, and implantology with emphasis on digital technologies and minimally invasive techniques.