Peri‐implant soft tissue phenotype modification and its impact on peri‐implant health: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis

L Tavelli, S Barootchi, G Avila‐Ortiz… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background The peri‐implant soft tissue phenotype (PSP) encompasses the keratinized
mucosa width (KMW), mucosal thickness (MT), and supracrestal tissue height (STH) …

Wound healing dynamics, morbidity, and complications of palatal soft‐tissue harvesting

L Tavelli, S Barootchi, M Stefanini… - Periodontology …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Palatal‐tissue harvesting is a routinely performed procedure in periodontal and peri‐implant
plastic surgery. Over the years, several surgical approaches have been attempted with the …

Prevalence and risk indicators of midfacial peri‐implant soft tissue dehiscence at single site in the esthetic zone: A cross‐sectional clinical and ultrasonographic study

L Tavelli, S Barootchi, J Majzoub… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Esthetic complications of dental implants in the esthetic zone can have a major
negative impact on patients' quality of life and perception of implant therapy. The aim of the …

Soft tissue features of peri‐implant diseases and related treatment

ME Galarraga‐Vinueza, L Tavelli - Clinical implant dentistry …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background The need for soft tissue grafting at implant sites for preventing and treating peri‐
implant diseases is a currently investigated and debated topic. Purpose The aim of this …

Recombinant human platelet‐derived growth factor improves root coverage of a collagen matrix for multiple adjacent gingival recessions: A triple‐blinded, randomized …

L Tavelli, S Barootchi, MV Rodriguez… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To evaluate the efficacy of recombinant human platelet‐derived growth factor (rhPDGF)‐
BB combined with a cross‐linked collagen matrix (CCM) for the treatment of multiple …

Ultrasonographic tissue perfusion in peri-implant health and disease

S Barootchi, L Tavelli, J Majzoub… - Journal of Dental …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Color flow ultrasonography has played a crucial role in medicine for its ability to assess
dynamic tissue perfusion and blood flow variations as an indicator of a pathologic condition …

What is the safety zone for palatal soft tissue graft harvesting based on the locations of the greater palatine artery and foramen? A systematic review

L Tavelli, S Barootchi, A Ravidà, TJ Oh… - Journal of Oral and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Purpose Palatal soft tissue graft harvesting is a common procedure in periodontal and
implant dentistry. However, most of the complications after this procedure are associated …

Ultrasonographic tissue perfusion analysis at implant and palatal donor sites following soft tissue augmentation: a clinical pilot study

L Tavelli, S Barootchi, J Majzoub… - Journal of clinical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To describe the application of power Doppler Ultrasonography (US) for evaluating
blood flow at implant and palatal donor sites following soft tissue augmentation with the …

Alveolar ridge preservation with guided bone regeneration or socket seal technique. A randomised, single‐blind controlled clinical trial

ND MacBeth, N Donos, N Mardas - Clinical oral implants …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To compare radiographic bone changes, following alveolar ridge preservation
(ARP) using Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), a Socket Seal (SS) technique or unassisted …

[HTML][HTML] Overview of ultrasound in dentistry for advancing research methodology and patient care quality with emphasis on periodontal/peri-implant applications

AR Betancourt, A Samal, HL Chan… - Zeitschrift für Medizinische …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Ultrasound is a non-invasive, cross-sectional imaging technique emerging in
dentistry. It is an adjunct tool for diagnosing pathologies in the oral cavity that overcomes …