Lorenzo Tavelli
Hands-on Periodontology
- DDS, MS is full-time assistant professor at the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Division of Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston.
- He graduated from the University of Milan and then he completed his residency and Master of Science in Periodontics at the University of Michigan.
- His main focus in clinical research and daily practice is microsurgical and minimally invasive soft tissue grafting procedures around teeth and dental implants, where he has been pioneering the use of novel technologies – such as Power Doppler Ultrasonography.
- He has been extensively lecturing worldwide on these topics at the main scientific symposia.
- He has published more than 90 scholarly publications in the main international peer-reviewed journals, and he was the recipients of several research awards, including the 2022 Nevins Clinical Research Fellowship from the American Academy of Periodontology, and the 2021 Goldman Clinical Research award from the Italian Society of Periodontology, among others.
Nationality: Italy/ USA
Scientific areas: Hands-on (OMD)
11 of november, from 09h30 until 18h00
Room 3
Conference summary
The Tunneled Coronally Advanced Flap (TCAF)
(09h30 AM – 01h00 PM)
The present hands-on session will present in detail the rationale and principles of the tunneled coronally
advanced flap (TCAF). Critical factors for the TCAF design and execution will be discuss prior to the
hands-on session.
Participants will be able to perform the TCAF, in combination with autogenous graft or
substitutes, for the treatment of different mucogingival deformities on plastic models specifically
designed for this session. Clinical tips for flap execution, release, and suturing will be reviewed in detail
to enhance the predictability and the minimally invasiveness of the procedure.
Soft tissue grafting at implant sites and treatment of implant esthetic complications
(02h30 PM – 06h00 PM)
The present hands-on session will focus on the soft tissue grafting approaches for augmenting keratinized
mucosa, increasing soft tissue thickness, and treating implant esthetic complications.
The different flap design and approaches for graft stabilization will be reviewed in detail. Clinical guidelines for the treatment of implant esthetic complications, including the management of the prosthetic components, will
be presented.
Participants will be able to perform several soft tissue augmentation procedures and to practice combined prosthetic surgical approaches for the treatment of implant esthetic complications on plastic models specifically designed for this session. Clinical tips for flap execution, release, and suturing will be reviewed in detail to enhance the predictability and the minimally invasiveness of the procedures.