Leonardo Trombelli
Novel simplified surgical procedures for lateral bone augmentation
Recently, a simplified bone augmentation procedure, namely the Sub-periosteal Peri-implant Augmented Layer (SPAL) technique, based on the use of the periosteum as a barrier membrane and a particulate deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) graft as space-making “device” for bone augmentation concomitant to implant placement, has been described (Trombelli et al. 2018) Previous studies showed a complete dehiscence correction rate of 80% associated with a peri-implant buccal bone plate (PBBP) thickness of 3 mm was observed (Trombelli et al. 2019). Moreover, promising results in PBBP thickness augmentation were observed when the SPAL technique was performed in combination with a block of deproteinized bovine bone mineral (bDBBM) (Trombelli et al. 2021). A recent analysis evaluated peri-implant tissue conditions at implants placed in either a deficient PBBP (i.e. a BD or a PBBP thickness <1 mm), corrected by the SPAL technique, or in an adequate (≥ 2 mm) PBBP (Trombelli et al. 2020). Details of the surgical procedures, indications for use and suitable regenerative materials will be thoroughly described.
Leonardo Trombelli is full Professor and Chair, Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Ferrara. Director, Research Center for the Study of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases, University of Ferrara (1999-present). Assistant Professor at Advanced Education Program in Periodontics and Implant Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California (USA) (1995-2004). Director, Dental Clinic, University Hospital, Ferrara (2013-present). Dean, Dental School, University of Ferrara (2013-16). President, Medical School, University of Ferrara (2014-2016). Past President of the Italian Society of Osseointegration (2007-2009). Active member of Italian Society of Periodontology, Italian Academy of Osseointegration, International Association for Dental Research. Editorial Board member for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (2000-present), Journal of Dental Research (2018-2023), member of the Peer review panel for the Journal of Periodontology. He is co-author of more than 160 papers (PubMed database) with a H-index=42, 2 textbooks and 10 textbook chapters. He was actively involved in the formulation of the 2018 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions as well as the recent Clinical Practice Guidelines for the treatment of Stage I-III periodontitis (2020) and stage IV periodontitis (2022). His private practice is limited to Periodontology and Oral Surgery.
