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"Excellence [...] owes its birth and growth mainly to instruction, […] (it) is the result of habit or custom."

Aristotle, Nicomachean, Ethics, Book II

Our Focus

InDent Research was founded as an international hub to conduct high quality research in dental, clinical, basic and translational sciences with the ultimate goal to transform clinical practice and provide patients with the ultimate in care.

At InDent, we have created an environment where our investigators conduct innovative research with an only quest for uncompromising excellence. As clinicians, we believe that a highly detailed, meticulous clinical approach based in scientific evidence and robust clinical studies results in the best possible outcomes for patients, where treatments have increased rates of success and longer-term stability outcomes. Therefore, our continued engagement in research is paramount to achieving excellence in patient care.

In order for dental practice to improve the lives of the patients, we wish to reduce the time and discomfort of treatments, improve the healing of tissues and offer easier recoveries. To do so, it is a high priority to be on the leading edge of modern specialized dental care by using the most advanced dental technology and techniques and to participate in new and revolutionary research studies. Fostering collaborations between different institutions and research groups becomes a key element to this aim together with education and communication involvement in global events.

Lines of research

Clinical research studies in the fields of Periodontics, Implant Dentistry, and Tissue Regeneration using Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) and Soft Tissue Grafting are the main current interests of our group at InDent Research.

Edentulism, partial or full, is a common health issue1. Treatments range from no treatment to fixed partial dentures for smaller edentulous spaces and conventional dentures for total edentulism1. Osseointegrated implant supported prosthesis can be a predictable alternative, and have been indicated for the treatment ranging from single tooth edentulous spaces up to complete edentulism1. Current research has observed high survival rates of dental implants in longitudinal studies with long term follow ups2,3.

Even though implant supported restorations are both esthetic and functional, they require the patient to have an adequate volume of bone, both from a quantitative and histological standpoint, in order to render satisfactory long term outcomes4,5. Implantology research aims to improve implant success and survival, decrease patient morbidity and surgical complications and reduce cost and time of the treatments.

  1. Emami, E., de Souza, R. F., Kabawat, M. & Feine, J. S.The impact of edentulism on oral and general healthInt. J. Dent. 2013, (2013).

  2. Åstrand, P., Ahlqvist, J., Gunne, J. & Nilson, H.Implant treatment of patients with edentulous jaws: a 20‐year follow‐upClin. Implant Dent. Relat. Res. 10, 207–217 (2008)

  3. Lekholm, U., Gröndahl, K. & Jemt, T.Outcome of oral implant treatment in partially edentulous jaws followed 20 years in clinical function. Clin. Implant Dent. Relat. Res. 8, 178–186 (2006).

  4. Lazzara, R. J.Criteria for implant selection: surgical and prosthetic considerations. Pract. periodontics aesthetic Dent. PPAD 6, 55–62 (1994)

  5. Greenstein, G., Cavallaro, J., Romanos, G. & Tarnow, D.Clinical recommendations for avoiding and managing surgical complications associated with implant dentistry: a review.J. Periodontol. 79, 1317–1329 (2008).

Implants treatment, chosen from immediate, early or delayed procedures, are often coupled with GBR therapies1. The basic principles of GBR were described in the late 80’s2,3 and predictable regeneration defects has been described with the use of bone graft and membrane application to provide structural support and sufficient access to blood supply to achieve regeneration4,5. Autograft, xenografts, allografts and their combinations using freeze dried bone from cortical and cancellous areas offer a great chance to clinicians6.

In addition, vertical and horizontal regeneration can also be achieved with the use of reinforced membranes and metallic mesh support7,8. However, drawbacks such as the need for a membrane removal second stage surgery and compromised biocompatibility demand further research in the field. Due to their increased biocompatibility and regenerative potential, bioabsorbable membranes have shown promising results but still show limited predictability to obtain vertical regeneration9. One of the most difficult parts of GBR is the stabilization of the graft membrane complex. For this reason, membrane fixation screws, tacks, and periosteal biting sutures have been recommended10,11. These challenging procedures are technique sensitive and require further research to achieve the desired predictability.

  1. Buser, D.20 Years of Guided Bone Regeneration in Implant Dentistry, Second Edition.. (Quintessence Chicago, IL, 2009).

  2. Dahlin, C., Sennerby, L., Lekholm, U., Linde, A. & Nyman, S. Generation of new bone around titanium implants using a membrane technique: an experimental study in rabbits. Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Implants 4, (1989).

  3. Buser, D., Dahlin, C. & Schenk, R. K. Guided bone regeneration. Chicago Quintessence (1994). 4. Tinti, C., Parma-Benfenati, S. & Polizzi, G. Vertical ridge augmentation: what is the limit? Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent. 16, (1996).

  4. Urban, I. A., Montero, E., Monje, A. & Sanz‐Sánchez, IEffectiveness of vertical ridge augmentation interventions: A systematic review and meta‐analysis.. J. Clin. Periodontol. 46, 319–339 (2019)

  5. Dounis, T. & Pitman, L. M. Decision Making for Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation in Surgically Facilitated Orthodontics. Clin. Adv. periodontics 10, 38–41 (2020).

  6. 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.Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent. 18, (1998).

  7. Simion, M., Fontana, F., Rasperini, G. & Maiorana, C Vertical ridge augmentation by expanded‐polytetrafluoroethylene membrane and a combination of intraoral autogenous bone graft and deproteinized anorganic bovine bone (Bio Oss)Clin. Oral Implants Res. 18, 620–629 (2007).

  8. Keestra, J. A. J., Barry, O., Jong, L. de & Wahl, G.Long-term effects of vertical bone augmentation: a systematic review..J. Appl. Oral Sci. 24, 3–17 (2016).

  9. Tinti, C., Parma-Benfenati, S. & Polizzi, G. Vertical ridge augmentation: what is the limit?Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent. 16, (1996).

  10. Urban, I.Vertical and Horizontal Ridge Augmentation..New Perspect. Quintessence Publ. Co. Ltd, United Kingdom 361–381 (2017).

  11. Silva, F. & Neiva, R.LASSO GBR for Lingual Alveolar Ridge Augmentation.SVOA Dent. 2, (2021).

Implant procedures have been associated to the presence of peri-implant defects1. Even when ideal conditions are present and bone grafting has been performed, complications can still occur, and the subgingival portion of the implant abutment can be exposed, leading to a potential esthetic complication and gingival recession2. Gingival tissue thickness and peri implant tissues are necessary to conceal the underlying implant restorative materials and may impact marginal bone stability3,4.

Soft tissue augmentation therapies offer the possibility to augment the facial gingival thickness (biotype conversion) and partially counteract the recession associated with the placement of implants in fresh extraction sockets5. Autogenous soft connective tissue grafts harvested from the palate or tuberosity are widely used but require an additional surgical donor site, often leading to increases in morbidity and patient discomfort6. It also presents with limitations in the volume that can be obtained as the availability of palatal tissue thickness can vary7. Several other techniques and materials, such as collagen membranes, have been proposed to augment buccal soft tissue volume and contour but they require further validation at a longer-term8.

  1. Schropp, L., Kostopoulos, L., Wenzel, A. & Isidor, F Clinical and radiographic performance of delayed‐immediate single‐tooth implant placement associated with peri‐implant bone defects. A 2‐year prospective, controlled, randomized follow‐up report J. Clin. Periodontol. 32, 480–487 (2005)

  2. Chen, S. T. & Buser, D Esthetic outcomes following immediate and early implant placement in the anterior maxilla—a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implant. 29, 186–215 (2014)

  3. Linkevicius, T., Apse, P., Grybauskas, S. & Puisys, A. The influence of soft tissue thickness on crestal bone changes around implants: a 1-year prospective controlled clinical trial. Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Implants 24, (2009).

  4. Rungcharassaeng, K., Kan, J. Y. K., Yoshino, S., Morimoto, T. & Zimmerman, G Immediate implant placement and provisionalization with and without a connective tissue graft: an analysis of facial gingival tissue thickness. Int. J. Periodontics Restor. Dent. 32, 657 (2012).

  5. Levine, R. A., Ganeles, J., Kan, J. & Fava, P. L. keys for successful esthetic-zone single implants: Importance of biotype conversion for lasting success. Compend Contin Educ Dent 39, 522–529 (2018).

  6. Griffin, T. J., Cheung, W. S., Zavras, A. I. & Damoulis, P. D. Postoperative complications following gingival augmentation procedures. J. Periodontol. 77, 2070–2079 (2006).

  7. Studer, S. P., Allen, E. P., Rees, T. C. & Kouba, A.The thickness of masticatory mucosa in the human hard palate and tuberosity as potential donor sites for ridge augmentation procedures. J. Periodontol. 68, 145–151 (1997).

  8. Cairo, F. et al. Surgical procedures for soft tissue augmentation at implant sites. A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clin. Implant Dent. Relat. Res. 21, 1262–1270 (2019).

Jaw bone defects or post-extraction edentulism lead to predictable changes of the alveolar bone in both the vertical and horizontal axes1. It is of utmost importance for clinicians to understand the oral remodeling dynamics to select the appropriate surgical techniques and to preserve the alveolar processes2.

Implant success and survival of osseointegrated implants has been extensively documented, although most of the works refer to the posterior mandibular region3,4. Specifically, this anatomical region has been widely utilized for implant placement due to the absence of intra-bony significant structures, a high bone density that could potentially help the clinician achieve a high primary stability, and a more favorable pattern of post-extractive bone resorption as compared to posterior mandibular areas that will render more bone availability after post-extraction remodeling has occurred5.

However, the anatomic nature of mandibular incisors often presents a limited mesiodistal/buccolingual dimension and therefore limited alveolar bone at the most coronal aspect6. The replacement of a mandibular single incisor remains, consequently, one of the most challenging procedures in implant dentistry, both from an executional and from an outcome-based standpoint. Therefore, it is important to evaluate radiographically the buccolingual dimension of mandibular incisors and the alveolar bone to further determine the feasibility of immediate implant placement in this anatomical area.

  1. Cawood, J. I. & Howell, R.A classification of the edentulous jaws. Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 17, 232–236 (1988).

  2. Buser, D. 20 Years of Guided Bone Regeneration in Implant Dentistry, Second Edition. (Quintessence Chicago, IL, 2009)

  3. Misch, C. E. et al. Implant success, survival, and failure: the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) pisa consensus conference. Implant Dent. 17, 5–15 (2008)

  4. Chen, S. T. & Buser, D Esthetic outcomes following immediate and early implant placement in the anterior maxilla—a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implant. 29, 186–215 (2014)

  5. Kan, J. Y. et al. Maxillary central incisor-incisive canal relationship: a cone beam computed tomography study. Am J Esthet Dent 2, 180–187 (2012)

  6. Vertucci, F. J. Root canal anatomy of the human permanent teeth. Oral surgery, oral Med. oral Pathol. 58, 589–599 (1984).

Dental preparation techniques for crown restorations to obtain mechanical and biological requirements can be divided in vertical and horizontal preparations1,2. As a general rule, from the several different preparation designs that have been studied, the current trend is to move to less invasive preparation and restoration design, having a favorable effect on the vitality of restored teeth3.

Recently, a new biologically oriented technique preparation (BOPT) is gaining acceptance as a procedure capable to fulfil the increasing aesthetic and biological demands4,5. Some authors have hypothesized BOPT technique so to avoid periodontal damage and resulting in obtaining periodontal regeneration instead4. BOPT relies on the triad comprised of a vertical tooth preparation, combined with a gingitage to generate a clot, which is stabilized with immediate provisionalization4,6. Increased periodontal stability is therefore achieved, inhibiting apical migration of the epithelium and generating a longer supracrestal connective tissue attachment7. BOPT can be considered as a regenerative periodontal treatment fulfilling the five pillars of regeneration, surgical preparation, space provision, biomodification, stability and wound closure.

  1. Shillingburg, H. T., Jacobi, R. & Brackett, S. E Fundamentals of tooth preparations for cast metal and porcelain restorations (Quintessence Chicago, IL, 1987)

  2. Shillingburg, H. T. et al Fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics Quintessence Pub Co (4th edn), Chicago (2013)

  3. Edelhoff, D., Liebermann, A., Beuer, F., Stimmelmayr, M. & Güth, J.-F Minimally invasive treatment options in fixed prosthodontics Quintessence Int 47, 207–216 (2016)

  4. Loi, I. & Di Felice, A. Biologically oriented preparation technique (BOPT): a new approach for prosthetic restoration of periodontically healthy teeth. Eur. J. Esthet Dent 8, 10–23 (2013)

  5. Serra-Pastor, B., Loi, I., Fons-Font, A., Solá-Ruíz, M. F. & Agustín-Panadero, R. Periodontal and prosthetic outcomes on teeth prepared with biologically oriented preparation technique: a 4-year follow-up prospective clinical study. J. Prosthodont Res 63, 415–420 (2019)

  6. Rodriguez, X. et al. Examen histológico humano de la respuesta de los tejidos al tallado vertical y provisionalización inmediata (BOPT). Fundam biológico Periodoncia Clínica 12, 47–58 (2019)

  7. Llansana, F., Magne, I., Bauza, G. & Mesquida, J. Transferring the finish line of an interim restorative to the definitive cast in biologically oriented preparation technique (BOPT) procedures: A dental technique. J Prosthet Dent

Meet the team

Guillermo Bauza, PhD

Dr. Bauza

Dr. Guillermo Bauza is the Co-founder and Research Director at InDent Research.

What started with some scattered consults in dental research collaborations with Dr. Mesquida became a full-time reality creating InDent research group in 2020. Dr Bauza’s expertise in basic science research, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering brings excellence and rigor to the group pushing together towards translational innovations available to patients.

Dr. Bauza was awarded a First-Class Honors Degree in Medical Genetics from Swansea University, Wales, UK, in 2016. The same year, he joined a shared PhD program between Center for Nanomedicine, Swansea, UK and Houston Methodist Research Institute, USA in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue engineering. The focus of his research was towards finding new successful translational strategies in musculoskeletal tissue engineering using stem cells and biomimetic scaffold technologies.

During his PhD program, Dr Bauza offered oral presentations at the British Society for Matrix Biology (Cardiff, 2016), at the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) World Congress (Macao, 2018), and the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) World Congress (Tokyo, 2018). He has also published multiple scientific articles in relevant international peer-reviewed journals.

Apart from a prolific short career as a researcher, he obtained a degree as a primary school teacher in 2005 and is a former professional soccer player, participating in a FIFA World Cup (u17) and winning gold in the UEFA Championship 2001 (u16). After twelve years of professional career with two major knee surgeries, he understands the challenges of degenerative conditions and musculoskeletal regeneration bestowing him with full personal commitment in this field.

Juan Mesquida, DDS

Dr Mesquida

Dr. Juan Mesquida is the Co-Founder and Co-Medical Director at InDent Research.

Dr. Mesquida graduated from Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Madrid, Spain, in 2005. He has been committed to research and development in dental implantology since. He was awarded a Masters in Implant Dentistry at ESI Barcelona, Spain, in 2007 and later in 2008 joined the graduate program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, USA, where he graduated in 2011.

During his implant specialty residency at Loma Linda University, he received the 1st prize for Best Research presentation at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the AAID (Boston, MA) and was awarded with the 1st prize in the Table Clinics category in 2011 (Las Vegas, NV), something that never happened before in 30 years of academy history. After completing his specialty degree in Implant Dentistry, he was appointed visiting affiliate professor by the program director at the Implant Department at Loma Linda Univestity School of Dentistry. He also teaches at the MS Periodontal and Peri-implantology Surgery from UCAM, Malaga, Spain and is a visiting professor at ESI Barcelona, Spain, and Universidad Autonoma de Leon, Monterrey, Mexico. Dr Mesquida has published scientific articles in relevant peer-reviewed journals and has coauthored renowned dental implantology books. He is also a reviewer at Journal of Oral Implantology and an Editorial Committee member at Revista Odontológica Dominicana.

Currently, Dr Mesquida combines his private implant clinical practice in Majorca, Spain with his lectures on implant dentistry and related topics at international conferences and seminars.

Israel Puterman, DMD, MSD

Dr Puterman

Dr. Israel Puterman is the Co-Medical Director at InDent Research.

Dr. Puterman offers leading expertise and proven experience in all aspects of periodontics, implant surgery, IV sedation, complex bone and soft tissue regeneration and laser periodontics (LANAP). Periodontists normally complete a 3-year residency after dental school in order to become a periodontist. Because Dr. Puterman recognized the benefits of further expertise with dental implants, he also completed an additional 3-year residency in Implant Dentistry. For dental school, he attended Boston University, followed by the dual residency programs and a Master's Degree at California's Loma Linda University. The intense dual residency training involved treating the most complex case types, and included advanced training in bone and soft tissue grafting, microsurgery, prosthodontics, anesthesia, sedation, and the treatment of various oral pathologies. He is one of a handful of periodontists in the world with his superior level of specialized training.

Dr. Puterman has been the recipient of numerous awards for both academic and practical applications from the California Society of Periodontists, Western Society of Periodontists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He is the co-author of research articles on fixed prostheses, implant dentistry, and dental restoration in the Journal of Prosthodontics, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, and other leading publications in the profession. He has previously taught as a clinical instructor for Loma Linda University’s School of Dentistry in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and the University of Maryland on the Dean’s Faculty. As a nationally acclaimed lecturer on grafting and implants, Dr. Puterman is in high demand across the country.

Matthew J. Fien, DDS

Dr Matthew J. Fien

Dr. Matthew J. Fien is the Co-Medical Director at InDent Research.

Dr. Fien received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his doctorate degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He completed post graduate training in the specialty of Periodontology at Nova Southeastern University and is Board Certified by the American Academy of Periodontology.

Dr. Fien has completed a number of research projects which have led to his work being published in various peer reviewed dental journals, including the Journal of Periodontology, the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, and the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He is actively engaged in several clinical research studies in the fields of Periodontics, Implant Dentistry, and Tissue Regeneration. In addition to research projects, he has begun speaking as an expert extensively on guided bone regeneration and soft tissue grafting.

Dr. Fien enjoys being a part of the dental community on Instagram. He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. Born and raised in North Miami Beach, when Dr. Fien isn’t busy helping his patients, he’s out on the tennis and basketball courts with his wife and two sons.

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Publications

InDent Research publications

Fien M, Puterman I, Mesquida J, & Bauza G (Submitted, 2021) Novel Use of Fixation Screws as an Alternative to the Apical Buccal Periosteum for Membrane Stabilization with Sutures for Guided Bone Regeneration: A Case Report International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry

Fien M, Puterman I, Mesquida J, Llansana F, & Bauza G. (Accepted for publication, 2021) The The use of a sugar-crosslinked collagen membrane in conjunction with a dehydrated amnion chorion membrane for guided bone regeneration Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry

Puterman I, Fien M, Mesquida J, Llansana F, & Bauza G. (Accepted for publication, 2021) The use of a collagen scaffold to augment buccal ridge contour concurrently with dental implant placement: A two case report International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry

Llansana F, Magne I, Bauza G, & Mesquida J. (2021) Transferring the finish line of an interim restorative to the definitive cast in biologically oriented preparation technique (BOPT) procedures: A dental technique The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

Dr. Bauza selected publications:

Bauza‐Mayol G, Quintela M, Brozovich A, Hopson M, Shaikh S, Cabrera F, ... & Taraballi, F. (2021) Biomimetic Scaffolds Modulate the Post‐traumatic Inflammatory Response in Articular Cartilage Contributing to Enhanced Neo‐formation of Cartilaginous Tissue in Vivo Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2101127

Brozovich, A A., Bauza G, Mcculloch P, Litner D and Taraballi, F (2021) Large variability in quantity and quality of MSCs obtained via bone marrow concentrate compared to traditional bone marrow aspiration Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

Martinez J O, Evangelopoulos M, Brozovich, A A., Bauza G, Molinaro R, Corbo C, ... & Tasciotti, E. (2021). Mesenchymal Stromal Cell‐Mediated Treatment of Local and Systemic Inflammation through the Triggering of an Anti‐Inflammatory Response Advanced Functional Materials, 31(3), 2002997 Journal cover

Bauza G, Pasto A, Mcculloch P, Litner D, Brozovich A, Banche Niclot F, Khan I, Francis L, Tasciotti E and Taraballi, F (2020) Improving the immunosuppressive potential of articular chondroprogenitors with a tridimensional culture setting

Lambert B, Miller K, Delgado D, Chaliki K, Lee J, Bauza G, Taraballi F, Dong D, Tasciotti E, Harris J & McCulloch P. (2020) Acute physiologic effects of performing yoga in the heat on energy expenditure, range of motion, and inflammatory biomarkers International Journal of Exercise Science, 13(3): 802-817

Morgan B, Bauza G, Gardner O, Zhang Y, Levato R, Archer C, van Weeren R, Malda J, Conlan S, Francis L, Khan I. (2020) BMP9 is a potent chondrogenic and morphogenic factor for articular cartilage-derived chondroprogenitors Stem Cells and Development

Taraballi F, Pasto A, Bauza G, Varner C, Amadori A, & Tasciotti E. (2019) Immunomodulatory potential of mesenchymal stem cell role in diseases and therapies: A bioengineering prospective Journal of immunology and regenerative medicine, 2019, 100017

Taraballi F, Sushnitha M, Tsao C, Bauza G, Liverani C, Shi A, & Tasciotti E. (2018) Biomimetic tissue engineering: tuning the immune and inflammatory response to implantable biomaterials Advance Healthcare Materials, 2018, 1800490

Corradetti B, Taraballi F, Corbo C, Cabrera F, Pandolfi L, Minardi S, Wang X, Van Eps J, Bauza G, Weiner B, & Tasciotti E. (2017) Immune tuning scaffold for the local induction of a pro-regenerative environment Scientific reports, 7(1), 17030

Taraballi F, Bauza G, McCulloch P, Harris J, & Tasciotti E. (2017) Concise review: biomimetic functionalization of biomaterials to stimulate the endogenous healing process of cartilage and bone tissue Stem cells translational medicine, 6(12), 2186-2196

Corradetti B, Taraballi F, Giretti I, Bauza G, Pistillo RS, Banche Niclot F, Pandolfi L, & Tasciotti E. (2017) Heparan sulfate: a potential candidate for the development of biomimetic immunomodulatory membranes Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology, 5, 54

Corradetti B, Taraballi F, Martinez JO, Minardi S, Basu N, Bauza G, Evangelopoulos M, Powell S, Corbo C, & Tasciotti E. (2017) Hyaluronic acid coatings as a simple and efficient approach to improve MSC homing toward the site of inflammation Scientific reports, 7(1), 7991

Dr. Mesquida selected publications

Loperfido C, Mesquida J. & Lozada JL. (2014) Severe mandibular atrophy treated with a subperiosteal implant and simultaneous graft with rhBMP-2 and mineralized allograft: a case report Journal of Oral Implantology, 40(6)

Mesquida J, Al-Ardah AJ, Leitão HC, Lozada J & Mesquida A. (2013). Osseointegrated Dental Implants. Contemporary restoration of endodontically treated teeth Evidence Based Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Quintessence Publishing

Mesquida J, Lozada JL, Al—Ardah A, Sun CX & Goodacre CJ. (2013). The relevance of scientific evidence in the decision-making process: Treatment outcomes in single implant therapy Principles and Practice of Single Implant and Restoration, p.177

Caplanis N, Lozada JL & Mesquida J. (2013) Tooth Extraction and Site Preservation Principles and Practice of Single Implant and Restoration, p.87

Roe P, Kan JY, Rungcharassaeng K, Caruso JM, Zimmerman G, & Mesquida J. (2012) Horizontal and vertical dimensional changes of peri-implant facial bone following immediate placement and provisionalization of maxillary anterior single implants: a 1-year cone beam computed tomography study International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 27(2)

Kan JY, Rungcharassaeng K, Roe P, Mesquida J, Chatriyamuyoke P, & Caruso JM. (2012). Maxillary central incisor-incisive canal relationship: a cone beam computed tomography study American Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, 2(3), pp.180-7

Dr. Puterman selected publications

Torabinejad M, Anderson P, Bader J, Brown LJ, Chen LH, Goodacre CJ, Kattadiyil MT, Kutsenko D, Lozada J, Patel R, Petersen F, Puterman I & White SN. (2007).Outcomes of root canal treatment and restoration, implant-supported single crowns, fixed partial dentures, and extraction without replacement: a systematic review The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 98(4), pp. 285-311

Cherel F, Puterman I, & Etienne D. (2007) Tunnel technique approach in a one-stage treatment of a deep intrabony defect combined with a class IV gingival recession: a case report Periodontal Practice Today, 4(4)

Dr. Fien selected publications

Kang T, Fien MJ, Gober D, & Drennen CJ. (2012) A modified ridge expansion technique in the maxilla Compendium of continuing education in dentistry, 33(4), 250-2

Her S, Kang T, & Fien MJ. (2012) Titanium mesh as an alternative to a membrane for ridge augmentation Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 70(4), 803-810

Hwang YJ, Fien, MJ, Lee SS, Kim TI, Seol YJ, Lee YM, ... & Han SB. (2008) Effect of scaling and root planing on alveolar bone as measured by subtraction radiography Journal of periodontology, 79(9), 1663-1669

Kang T & Fien MJ. (2008) Introduction to the SES technique: a composite of surgical modifications which simplify the subepithelial connective tissue graft technique Compendium of continuing education in dentistry, 29(3), 172-174