Dr. Paolo Trisi graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry – Chieti, Italy - Dental School. He completed a two-year specialty program in Periodontology at Gianfranco Carnevale Center in Roma, Italy. Dr. Trisi is well- published in various scientific International peer review journals (over 70 articles). He has delivered presentations both nationally and internationally on the bone biology and healing, bone biomechanics and bone regeneration and is considered a leader in this field. Dr. Trisi has been a featured speaker worldwide for numerous organizations including the Academy of Osseointegration, The International Congress of Oral Implantologists, The European Academy of Osseointegration. He currently serves as Society Editor for the peer-reviewed journal, Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Trisi has been on the Implant Faculty of many programs around his country and he is presently on the faculty staff of Implant Program at the University of Chieti and University of Genova, Italy. Dr. Trisi is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Trisi has served as a consultant for numerous companies involved with dental implants for the past fifteen years. Dr. Trisi is the founder of the ICOI Italy and of the Biomaterial Clinical Resaerch Association (BioCRA) of which he run the Scientific Direction.

Dr. Trisi runs his private practice in Pescara, Italy since 1990.

Articles

2008: Misch Carl E; Perel Morton L; Wang Hom-Lay; Sammartino Gilberto; Galindo-Moreno Pablo; Trisi Paolo; Steigmann Marius; Rebaudi Alberto; Palti Ady; Pikos Michael A; Schwartz-Arad D; Choukroun Joseph; Gutierrez-Perez Jose-Luis; Marenzi Gaetano; Valavanis Dimosthenis K Implant success, survival, and failure: the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Pisa Consensus Conference. Implant dentistry 2008;17(1):5-15.

2008: Testori Tiziano; Wallace Stephen S; Del Fabbro Massimo; Taschieri Silvio; Trisi Paolo; Capelli Matteo; Weinstein Roberto L Repair of large sinus membrane perforations using stabilized collagen barrier membranes: surgical techniques with histologic and radiographic evidence of success. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2008;28(1):9-17.

2007: Rebaudi Alberto; Massei Giampiero; Trisi Paolo; Calvari Federica A new technique for bone augmentation and papilla reconstruction with autogenous free gingival-bone grafts. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2007;27(5):429-39.

2007: Goené Ronnie J; Testori Tiziano; Trisi Paolo Influence of a nanometer-scale surface enhancement on de novo bone formation on titanium implants: a histomorphometric study in human maxillae. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2007;27(3):211-9.

2007: Veis Alexander A; Papadimitriou Serafim; Trisi Paolo; Tsirlis Anastasios T; Parissis Nikolaos A; Kenealy James N Osseointegration of Osseotite and machined-surfaced titanium implants in membrane-covered critical-sized defects: a histologic and histometric study in dogs. Clinical oral implants research 2007;18(2):153-60.

2007: Volpi R; Rossi F; Trisi P; Testori T; Berardi D; Perfetti G Pharmacologic modulation of clodronate in local therapy of periodontal and implant inflammation. International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology 2007;20(1 Suppl 1):69-74.

2006: Wang Hom-Lay; Ormianer Zeev; Palti Ady; Perel Morton L; Trisi Paolo; Sammartino Gilberto Consensus conference on immediate loading: the single tooth and partial edentulous areas. Implant dentistry 2006;15(4):324-33.

2006: Canullo Luigi; Trisi Paolo; Simion Massimo Vertical ridge augmentation around implants using e-PTFE titanium-reinforced membrane and deproteinized bovine bone mineral (bio-oss): A case report. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2006;26(4):355-61.
2006: Lucente Jose; Galante Jorge; Trisi Paolo; Kenealy James N Reintegration success of osseotite implants after intentional countertorque liberation in the endentulous human mandible. Implant dentistry 2006;15(2):178-85.
2006: Trisi Paolo; Rebaudi Alberto; Calvari Federica; Lazzara Richard J Sinus graft with biogran, autogenous bone, and PRP: a report of three cases with histology and micro-CT. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2006;26(2):113-25.
2006: Todisco Marzio; Trisi Paolo Histomorphometric evaluation of six dental implant surfaces after early loading in augmented human sinuses. The Journal of oral implantology 2006;32(4):153-66.
2005: Todisco Marzio; Trisi Paolo Bone mineral density and bone histomorphometry are statistically related. The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants 2005;20(6):898-904.
2005: Trisi Paolo; Rebaudi Alberto Peri-implant bone reaction to immediate, early, and delayed orthodontic loading in humans. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2005;25(4):317-29.
2005: Trisi Paolo; Keith Daulton J; Rocco Sabina Human histologic and histomorphometric analyses of hydroxyapatite-coated implants after 10 years of function: a case report. The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants 2005;20(1):124-30.
2004: Rebaudi Alberto; Koller Bruno; Laib Andres; Trisi Paolo Microcomputed tomographic analysis of the peri-implant bone. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2004;24(4):316-25.
2004: Aldikaçti Musa; Açikgöz Gökhan; Türk Tamer; Trisi Paolo Long-term evaluation of sandblasted and acid-etched implants used as orthodontic anchors in dogs. American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics 2004;125(2):139-47.
2004: Veis Alexander A; Trisi Paolo; Papadimitriou Serafim; Tsirlis Anastasios T; Parissis Nikolaos A; Desiris Angelos K; Lazzara Richard J Osseointegration of Osseotite and machined titanium implants in autogenous bone graft. A histologic and histomorphometric study in dogs. Clinical oral implants research 2004;15(1):54-61.
2003: Trisi Paolo; Marcato Carlo; Todisco Marzio Bone-to-implant apposition with machined and MTX microtextured implant surfaces in human sinus grafts. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2003;23(5):427-37.
2003: Rebaudi Alberto; Silvestrini Piero; Trisi Paolo Use of a resorbable hydroxyapatite-collagen chondroitin sulfate material on immediate postextraction sites: a clinical and histologic study. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2003;23(4):371-9.
2003: Trisi Paolo; Lazzara Richard; Rebaudi Alberto; Rao Walter; Testori Tiziano; Porter Stephan S Bone-implant contact on machined and dual acid-etched surfaces after 2 months of healing in the human maxilla. Journal of periodontology 2003;74(7):945-56.
2003: Trisi Paolo; Rao Walter; Rebaudi Alberto; Fiore Peter Histologic effect of pure-phase beta-tricalcium phosphate on bone regeneration in human artificial jawbone defects. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2003;23(1):69-77.
2002: Trisi Paolo; Lazzara Richard; Rao Walter; Rebaudi Alberto Bone-implant contact and bone quality: evaluation of expected and actual bone contact on machined and osseotite implant surfaces. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2002;22(6):535-45.
2002: Testori Tiziano; Szmukler-Moncler Serge; Francetti Luca; Del Fabbro Massimo; Trisi Paolo; Weinstein Roberto L Healing of Osseotite implants under submerged and immediate loading conditions in a single patient: a case report and interface analysis after 2 months. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2002;22(4):345-53.
2002: Trisi Paolo; Rebaudi Alberto Progressive bone adaptation of titanium implants during and after orthodontic load in humans. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 2002;22(1):31-43.
1999: Iamoni F; Rasperini G; Trisi P; Simion M Histomorphometric analysis of a half hydroxyapatite-coated implant in humans: a pilot study. The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants 1999;14(5):729-35.
1999: Trisi P; Rao W; Rebaudi A A histometric comparison of smooth and rough titanium implants in human low-density jawbone. The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants 1999;14(5):689-98.
1999: Lazzara R J; Testori T; Trisi P; Porter S S; Weinstein R L A human histologic analysis of osseotite and machined surfaces using implants with 2 opposing surfaces. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1999;19(2):117-29.
1999: Trisi P; Rao W Bone classification: clinical-histomorphometric comparison. Clinical oral implants research 1999;10(1):1-7.
1998: Trisi P; Rao W The bone growing chamber: a new model to investigate spontaneous and guided bone regeneration of artificial defects in the human jawbone. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1998;18(2):151-9.
1998: Vincenzi G; De Chiesa A; Trisi P Guided tissue regeneration using a resorbable membrane in gingival recession-type defects: a histologic case report in humans. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1998;18(1):24-33.
1998: Simion M; Jovanovic S A; Trisi P; Scarano A; Piattelli A Vertical ridge augmentation around dental implants using a membrane technique and autogenous bone or allografts in humans. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1998;18(1):8-23.
1996: Simion M; Trisi P; Piattelli A GBR with an e-PTFE membrane associated with DFDBA: histologic and histochemical analysis in a human implant retrieved after 4 years of loading. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1996;16(4):338-47.
1996: Piattelli A; Emanuelli M; Scarano A; Trisi P A histologic study of nonsubmerged titanium plasma-sprayed screw implants retrieved from a patient: a case report. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1996;16(2):138-47.
1995: Piattelli A; Cosci F; Scarano A; Trisi P Localized chronic suppurative bone infection as a sequel of peri-implantitis in a hydroxyapatite-coated dental implant. Biomaterials 1995;16(12):917-20.
1995: Simion M; Trisi P; Maglione M; Piattelli A Bacterial penetration in vitro through GTAM membrane with and without topical chlorhexidine application. A light and scanning electron microscopic study. Journal of clinical periodontology 1995;22(4):321-31.
1995: Giuliana G; Trisi P; D'Arpa M; Scarano A Cementum growth in impacted teeth. Acta stomatologica Belgica 1995;92(1):7-11.
1994: Simion M; Trisi P; Piattelli A Vertical ridge augmentation using a membrane technique associated with osseointegrated implants. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1994;14(6):496-511.
1994: Simion M; Trisi P; Maglione M; Piattelli A A preliminary report on a method for studying the permeability of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane to bacteria in vitro: a scanning electron microscopic and histological study. Journal of periodontology 1994;65(8):755-61.
1994: Piattelli A; Sesenna E; Trisi P Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma. Report of a case with lymph node and pulmonary metastases. European journal of cancer. Part B, Oral oncology 1994;30B(4):278-80.
1994: Fontana E; Trisi P; Piattelli A Freeze-dried dura mater for guided tissue regeneration in post-extraction dental implants: a clinical and histologic study. Journal of periodontology 1994;65(7):658-65.
1994: Simion M; Dahlin C; Trisi P; Piattelli A Qualitative and quantitative comparative study on different filling materials used in bone tissue regeneration: a controlled clinical study. The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 1994;14(3):198-215.
1994: Piattelli A; Scarano A; Antinori A; Trisi P Odontogenic myxoma of the mandible. Report of a case and review of the literature. Acta stomatologica Belgica 1994;91(2):101-10.
1994: Piattelli A; Trisi P A light and laser scanning microscopy study of bone/hydroxyapatite-coated titanium implants interface: histochemical evidence of unmineralized material in humans. Journal of biomedical materials research 1994;28(5):529-36.
1994: Piattelli A; Piattelli M; Romasco N; Trisi P Histochemical and laser scanning microscopy characterization of the hydroxyapatite-bone interface: an experimental study in rabbits. The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants 1994;9(2):163-8.
1994: Piattelli A; Trisi P; Passi P; Piattelli M; Cordioli G P Histochemical and confocal laser scanning microscopy study of the bone-titanium interface: an experimental study in rabbits. Biomaterials 1994;15(3):194-200.
1993: Piattelli A; Trisi P; Romasco N Cystic compound odontoma in an unusual pericoronal posterior location. Acta stomatologica Belgica 1993;90(4):259-60.
1993: Piattelli A; Trisi P Bone ingrowth into hydroxyapatite coating: a light microscopy and laser scanning microscopy study. Biomaterials 1993;14(13):973-7.
1993: Piattelli A; Trisi P Resorption in impacted teeth. A case report. Acta stomatologica Belgica 1993;90(3):195-8.
1993: Piattelli A; Mangano C; Donzelli R; Romasco N; Trisi P Light and laser scanning microscopy analysis of hydroxyapatite used in periodontal osseous defects in man: evidence of a different resorption pattern in bone and soft tissues. Bulletin du Groupement international pour la recherche scientifique en stomatologie & odontologie 1993;36(3-4):115-20.
1993: Trisi P; Quaranta M; Emanuelli M; Piattelli A A light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and laser scanning microscopy analysis of retrieved blade implants after 7 to 20 years of clinical function. A report of 3 cases. Journal of periodontology 1993;64(5):374-8.
1993: Piattelli A; Cordioli G P; Trisi P; Passi P; Favero G A; Meffert R M Light and confocal laser scanning microscopic evaluation of hydroxyapatite resorption patterns in medullary and cortical bone. The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants 1993;8(3):309-15.
1993: Piattelli A; Ruggeri A; Franchi M; Romasco N; Trisi P An histologic and histomorphometric study of bone reactions to unloaded and loaded non-submerged single implants in monkeys: a pilot study. The Journal of oral implantology 1993;19(4):314-20.
1993: Piattelli A; Trisi P; Romasco N; Emanuelli M Histologic analysis of a screw implant retrieved from man: influence of early loading and primary stability. The Journal of oral implantology 1993;19(4):303-6.
1992: Piattelli A; Trisi P Morphodifferentiation and histodifferentiation of the dental hard tissues in compound odontoma: a study of undemineralized material. Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology 1992;21(8):340-2.
1991: Piattelli A; Trisi P Ghost cells in compound odontoma: a study of undemineralized material. Bulletin du Groupement international pour la recherche scientifique en stomatologie & odontologie 1991;34(3-4):145-9.
1991: Trisi P; Scogna G; Piattelli M; Romasco N; Figliolia A [A histological study of hard dental tissues in nondecalcified sections using the cutting-grinding technic] Minerva stomatologica 1991;40(7-8):467-78.
1990: Piattelli M; Trisi P; Scogna G; De Fazio P; Piattelli A [Condensation of gutta percha after McSpadden] Dental Cadmos 1990;58(18):52-9.
1990: Piattelli M; Trisi P; Muzii A; Scogna G [The impacted first and second permanent molars. Clinical and etiopathogenic considerations] Minerva stomatologica 1990;39(11):889-95.
1990: Piattelli A; Trisi P; D'Addona A [Bone resorption and cytokines: the role of IL-1 beta, TNF and lymphotoxin] Minerva stomatologica 1990;39(6):447-51.

Lecture Topics Include :

Structure, physiology and biomechanics of the implant support
1) the support of the implant

Structural organization of the bony matrices: woven and lamellar bone.
Structure and density of maxillary bones in relation to the osseointegration.

2) Bone tissue Physiology

Maturation of the bony tissue: modeling and remodeling
The BMU: Basic Multicellular Unit.
Structural function of the bone: the reaction to the load and the Wolf’s law

3) Physiology of the osseointegration

The biological events of the unloaded osseointegration process
Timing of the osseointegration: from the very beginning to the maturation.
The osseointegration under the immediate load

4) Bone Biomechanics

The mechanical strength of the osseointegration
The effect of implant surface microgeometry on the osseointegration process
The classification of the osseointegration

5) Implant biomechanics

Implant primary and secondary stability
Implant macrogeometry
Implant materials
Implant lenght and diameter
Implant number

6) Primary stability and Immediate loading

Key-factors for immediate loading
Primary and secondary stability
How to measure primary stability
Insertion torque and bone compression in cortical and spongious bone
Micromotion and implant healing

7) Clinical remarks

Bone Augmentation
1) Guided bone regeneration

Key factors in bone repair
Fracture healing
Healing of the postextraction sites
Guided bone regeneration: membranes
Different type of membrane
Wound stability in GBR: screws, pins and meshes

2) Bone grafts

Classification of grafting materials
Indications to the different grafting materials
Grafts integration and destiny
Autologous bone grafts
Freeze dried bone
Natural ceramics
Artificial ceramics

3) Advanced surgical techniques in GBR

Vertical bone regeneration
Block grafting
Sinus lifting
Reaction of the sinus grafted bone to the occlusal load

4) Clinical remarks

Xpert:

Paolo Trisi, DDS, PhD