prof. Massimo De Sanctis

Massimo De Sanctis

Qualifications and teaching experience:

  • 1978 Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Florence in 1982 Specialization in Periodontology at Boston University ( Boston USA)
  • 1983 Master of Science in Periodontology at Boston University with a thesis on ” clinical and histological lesions of periodontal tissues in the course of fibrous osteodystrophy . „
  • 1983 Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry and Dental Implants at the University of Florence
  • 1995/1997 President of the Italian Society of Periodontology
  • 1997 President of the Congress Europerio 2 ( scientific body of the European Federation of Periodontology )
  • 1997/2002 Member of the Presidency of the European Federation of Periodontology
  • 2002/2006 Member of the organizing committee Europerio 5 ( scientific body of the European Federation of Periodontology )2005/2008 Italian representative at the European Federation of Periodontology teaching Activities
  • 1981/1982 Member of the Research Program of the Department of Periodontology at Boston University
  • 1987/88 receives from the II University of Rome , by resolution of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 21/01/87 , foster the teaching of ” Periodontology ” with a private law contract concluded under Article . 100 and 25 of DPR 11 July 1980 N ° 382
  • 1988/89 confirmed the assignment of the teaching of ” Periodontology ” for the year 1988 by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of 25/01/88 .
  • 1989/90 The University of Bologna, by resolution of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of 02.22.1990 pursuant to Presidential Decree 07/11/1980 n ° 382 entrusts him with the teaching of the course : „Trauma from occlusion and its treatment by selective grinding ” , supplementary teaching ” Periodontology ” .
  • 1990/91 The University of Bologna is confirmed for the academic year 1990/91 by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 2/22/90 pursuant to Presidential Decree 7/11/90 n ° 382 for the award of the course ” Oral Implantology and peri-implant problems ” , supplementary teaching ” Maxillofacial Surgery „
  • 1991/92 The University of Bologna, by resolution of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 4/30/92 pursuant to Presidential Decree 11/7/1980 n ° 382 entrusts the course ” Oral Implantology and peri-implant problems ” , supplementary teaching of ” Periodontology ” .
  • 1995-96 The University of Bologna, by resolution of 06/13/95 , entrusted him with the course ” Regenerative Periodontal Treatment Techniques ” , supplementary teaching of ” Periodontology ” .
  • 1997/1998 The University of Bologna for the academic year ’97 / ’98 with a resolution dated 04/17/97 confirms the teaching contract for the course „Techniques of Regenerative Periodontal Therapy ” , supplementary teaching of ” Periodontology ” .
  • 2002/2003 The University of Siena, with resolution of 08/10/2002 gives it the task of teaching ” Periodontology .” For the academic years 2002 and 2003
  • 2003/2004 The University of Siena, with resolution of 14/09/2004 gives it the task of teaching the course Periodontology for the academic year 2004/2005
  • 2004/2005 The University of Siena gives it the task of teaching for the Integrated Course of Periodontology
  • 2005/2006 The University of Siena by resolution of the Board of the Faculty is made responsible for teaching the Course of Periodontology for the academic year 2005/2006
  • 2006/2007 The University of Siena by resolution of the Board of the Faculty is made responsible for teaching the Course of Periodontology Periodontology I and II
  • 2007/2008 The University of Siena by resolution of the Board of the Faculty is made responsible for teaching the Course of Periodontology Periodontology I and II
  • 2008/2009 The University of Siena by resolution of the Board of the Faculty is made responsible for teaching the Course of Periodontology Periodontology I and II
  • 2009/2010 The University of Siena by resolution of the Board of the Faculty is made responsible for teaching the Course of Periodontology Periodontology I and II
  • 2004/2011 Head of the Master 's Degree ” Periodontology ” , University of Siena

AWARDS FOR RESEARCH

  • Award for Clinical Research of the European Federation of Periodontology , International Congress Europerio1 , Paris ( France) 1994
  • Prize ” Henry M. Goldman ” for clinical research at the IX International Congress of the Italian Society of Periodontology , Milano 1999
  • AAP Foundation E. Bud Tarrson Research Award 2009 for the best clinical research in cosmetic surgery mucogingival
  • Henry Prize M.Goldman.per the best scientific communication „XV Congress of the Italian Society of Periodontology .” 2008.
  • Prize for the best scientific communication . ” XLII Congress de la Sociedad Espa?ola de Periodoncia y Osteointegración .” 2008.
  • Henry M Goldman Prize for the best scientific communication XIV International Congress of the Italian Society of Periodontology . Bologna , 2009.
  • Award pr the best scientific communication XLIV ” Congreso de la Sociedad Espa?ola de Periodoncia y Osteointegración .” 2010
  • Fonseca Prize of the Sociedad Espa?ola de Periodoncia y Osteointegración for the best article published in a rivistab perr -reviewed journal 2009.
  • Award of the Journal of Periodontology & d ’ Oral Implanologie for the best scientific article 2010 Training care activities
  • In the private sphere , since 1983 private practice in Florence in his chambers in via Gustavo Modena 10
  • At the university he attended biweekly clinical activity of the Department of Periodontology at the Dental Clinic of the University of Bologna from 1989 to 1998 conducting clinical and surgical activities.
  • Since 2010, as a result of free professional contract with the Company Siena University Hospital performs its activities Responsible for Periodontology at the Division of Dentistry of the hospital Scientific and professional associations
  • Since 1980 , member of the ’ American Academy of Periodontology Since 1983 active member of the Italian Society of Periodontology since 1984 Member of the International College of Dentistry Since 1986 Member of the Pierre Fouchard Academy
  • Since 2002 Member of the Scientific Committee and the Committee of reading the magazine Quintessence International
  • Since 2006, the Committee of reading (board) and referee for the magazine Dentistry South Africa

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

  1. Coronal displacement of the junctional epithelium and attachment gain following apically positioned flap with bone resective surgery in dogs M. de Sanctis (in coll. con P.Cortellini – C.Clauser – G.P. Pini Prato) International Journal Periodontics Restorative Dentistry 4; 1988: 65-76
  2. Attachment gain and ephithelium displacement following resective surgery in dogs. M. de Sanctis (in coll. con P.Cortellini – G.P. Pini Prato – C.Clauser) Journal of Periodontology 60; 1989: 728-729 (1988 AAP Research Forum)
  3. Effect of clorexidin gel (corsodyl) on bone resorption in experimental periodontitis. M. de Sanctis (in coll. con P.Cortellini – G.P. Pini Prato – C.Clauser – C.Baldi) Journal of periodontology 61; 1990: 311-312. (1989 AAP Research Forum)
  4. Effects of a 1% Chlorhexidine gel [(corsodyl (r)] on the bone resorption and inflammation in the experimentally induced periodontitis in dogs. M. de Sanctis (in coll. con P.Cortellini – G.P. Pini Prato – C.Clauser – P.Luzzi – C.Miracco) International Journal of Periodontics Restorative Dentistry Vol. 10; 5, 1990:393-407
  5. Soft tissue plastic surgery M. de Sanctis e G.P. Pini Prato – „Current Opinion in dentistry” (Current Science Ltd., Philadelphia) 1: 1991
  6. Guided tissue regeneration procedure using a fibrin fibronectin system in surgically induced recessions in dogs M. de Sanctis (in coll. con P.Cortellini – G.P. Pini Prato – C.Baldi – C.Clauser Int. Journal Periont. Rest. Dent. Vol. 11-2-1991:
  7. Guided tissue regeneration procedure in the treatment of human recession:case report M. de Sanctis (in coll. con P.Cortellini – G.P. Pini Prato – C. Baldi – C.Clauser) Int. Journal Periont. Rest. Dent. Vol. 11-6-1991
  8. Root resection and root amputation M. de Sanctis e G.P. Pini Prato – „Current Opinion in Periodontology” 1993: 105-110
  9. Clinical and microbiological aspects of guided tissue regeneration. M. de Sanctis & G. Zucchelli Journal de Parodontologie & de D’Implantologie Orale 1994 (Special Issue) Abstracts Europerio 1; pag 34
  10. La chirurgie plastique des tissus mous dans le traitement des récessions gingivales; crit’res de succ’s dans le recouvrement radiculaire M. de Sanctis e G.Zucchelli – „Journal de parodontologie & d’Implantologie orale” Vol. 15 1/96: 7-18
  11. Guided tissue regeneration with a resorbable barrier membrane (Vycril) for the management of buccal recessions: A case report M. de Sanctis & G. Zucchelli Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 1996; 16: 435-441
  12. Bacterial colonization of barrier material and periodontal regeneration M. de Sanctis ( in coll.G.Zucchelli – C.Clauser) J Clin Periodontol 1996; 23:1039-1046.
  13. Guided tissue regeneration with a resorbable barrier membrane (Vicryl) for the management of buccal recession: a case report. M. de Sanctis – G.Zucchelli The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry Vol. 16- 1996; 5;435-441
  14. Bacterial colonization of bioabsorbable barrier material and periodontal regeneration M. de Sanctis (in coll. con G. Zucchelli – C.Clauser) J. Periodontol 1996; 67:1193-1200
  15. Bacterial colonization of barrier material: how does it affect clinical outcome – M. de Sanctis (in coll. con G. Zucchelli ,C.Clauser) Dental Abstracts, Mosby-Year Book, Inc. 1997; Vol 42, No 3, pag 151
  16. Integrated connective tissue in resorbable barrier material and periodontal regeneration M. de Sanctis (in coll. con G.Zucchelli – C.Clauser) J.Periodontol (in 1997)
  17. Treatment of recession type defect associated with bucco-lingual attachment loss. a 5-year, a case report M. de Sanctis e G. Zucchelli International Journal Periodontics Restorative Dentistry 1997
  18. Mucogingival versus GTR procedures in the treatment of deep recession type defects M. de Sanctis (in coll. con G.Zucchelli – C.Clauser – M.Calandriello) J. Periodontol. 1997
  19. Early bacterial accumulation on guided tissue regeneration membrane materials an „in vivo study” M. de Sanctis (in coll. con G. Zucchelli – C. Clauser – C. Cesari) J. Periodontol. 1998
  20. A controlled multicenter study of adjunctive use of tetracycline periodontal fibers in mandibular classII furcartions with persistent bleeding. Tonetti MS,Cortellini P,Carnevale G,Cattabriga M,de Sanctis M,Pini Prato GP: J Clin Periodontol 1998
  21. Early plaque accumulation on GTR membrane materials. An in vivo study. Abstract Europerio2 Firenze 15-17 Maggio 1997 M.de Sanctis in coll. con G. Zucchelli,C . Cesari) J Clin Periodontol 1998 pag 857 (Abstract No 44)
  22. Mucogingival versus GTR procedures in the treatment of deep recession type defects. M. de Sanctis in coll. con G. Zucchelli,C. Clauser M.Calandriello Abstract Europerio2 Firenze 15-17 Maggio 1997 J Clin Periodontol 1998 pag 871(Abstract No 100)
  23. Early plaque accumulation on Guided Tissue Regeneration membrane materials. An in vivo study. M. de Sanctis (in coll. Con G. Zucchelli,G. Cesari,C. Clauser) J Periodontol 1998; 69: 1193-1202
  24. Topical and systemic antimicrobial therapy in guided tissue regeneration M. de Sanctis (in coll. con M. N. Sforza – C. Clauser – C. Cesari) J. Periodontol. 1999
  25. Genetic test (PST) and long term stability after GTR. M. de Sanctis in coll. con G . Zucchelli .,C. Brini Atti del IX Congresso Internazionale della Societ Italiana di Parodontologia, Milano, 6-8 Maggio 1999. Pag 70-76.
  26. „The effect of chlorhexidine mouthrinses on early plaque colonization of GTR membrane materials. An „in vivo study”. M. de Sanctis (in coll. con G. Zucchelli,F.Pollini,C. Clauser) J Periodontol 2000,71 (2):263-71
  27. The Effect of clorexidine mouthrinses on early bacterial colonization of guided tissue regeneration membranes. An „in vivo study”. M. de Sanctis e G. Zucchelli J. Periodontol. 2000 Feb;71(2):263-71.
  28. Interleukine- 1 gene polymorphisms and long term stability following guided tissue regeneration therapy M. de Sanctis e G.Zucchelli J. Periodontol. 2000 Apr;71(4):606-13
  29. The role of resective periodontal surgery in the treatment of furcation defects M. de Sanctis e K. G. Murphy Periodontology 2000 ; 2000
  30. „Treatment of multiple recession type defects in patients with aesthetic demands”. G. Zucchelli ;M. de Sanctis J Periodontol 2000 : 71 ;1506-1514
  31. GTR treatment of intrabony defects in patients with early-onset and chronic adult periodontitis M. de Sanctis ( in coll. con G. Zucchelli,C. Brini) Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2002;22:323-333
  32. „Enamel matrix proteins and guided tissue regeneration with titanium-reinforced expanded polytetrafluoroetrhylene membranes in the treatment of intrabony defects: a comparative controlled clinical trial”. M. de Sanctis in coll. con G. Zucchelli,F. Bernardi,L. Montebugnoli) J Periodontol 2002;73:3-12.
  33. „Bilaminar techniques for the treatment of recession type defects. A comparative clinical study”. M. de Sanctis in coll. con G. Zucchelli, C. Amore, L. Montebugnoli J Clin Periodontol 2003; 30: 862-870
  34. „Enamel Matrix Proteins and Bovine Porous Bone Mineral in the treatment of intrabony defect. A comparative controlled clinical trial”. M. de Sanctis (in coll. con G. Zucchelli,C. Amore, L. Montebugnoli) J Periodontol 2003; 74: 1725-1735
  35.  „Laterally moved, coronally advanced flap: a modified surgical approach for isolated recession type of defects”. M. de Sanctis (in coll con G. Zucchelli C. Cesari, C. Amore, L. Montebugnoli) J Periodontol Dec 2004
  36. „The papilla amplification flap. A novel surgical approach to narrow interproximal spaces in regenerative procedures”. G. Zucchelli; M. de Sanctis Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2005 Oct;25(5):483-93.
  37.  Long-term outcome following treatment of multiple Miller class I and II recession defects in esthetic areas of the mouth. G.Zucchelli;M.de Sanctis J Periodontol. 2005 Dec;76(12):2286-92.
  38.  Clinical and anatomical factors limiting treatment outcomes of gingival recession: a new method to predetermine the line of root coverage. Zucchelli G, Testori T, De Sanctis M. J Periodontol. 2006 Apr;77(4):714-21.
  39.  Multiple papilla preservation technique: A conservative approach for the access to multiple horizontal bone defects in aesthetic areas of the mouth. M. de Sanctis & G. Zucchelli Journal de Parodontologie d’Implantologie. Special Issue 2006 Vol 25 (3): 1-13
  40. Coronally advanced flap : a modified surgical approach for isolated recession type defects. 3 years resuts M. De Sanctis & G. Zucchelli J Clin Periodontol. 2007 Mar;34(3):262-8.
  41. The coronally advanced flap for the treatment of multiple recession defects: a modified surgical approach for the upper anterior teeth. M. De Sanctis & G. Zucchelli J Int Acad Periodontol. 2007 Jul;9(3):96-103
  42. Post placement affects survival of endodontically treated premolars. Ferrari M, Cagidiaco MC, Grandini S, De Sanctis M, Goracci C. J Dent Res. 2007 Aug;86(8):729-34.
  43. Periodontal tissue engineering and regeneration: Consensus Report of the Sixth European Workshop on Periodontology. Palmer RM, Cortellini P; Bosshardt D, Cairo F, Christgau M, De Sanctis M, Etienne D, Fourmousis I, Hughes F, Jepsen S, Sculean A, Sicilia A, Trombelli L, Van der Velden U, Yilmaz S (Group B of European Workshop on Periodontology). J Clin Periodontol. 2008 Sep;35(8 Suppl):83-6
  44. A novel approach to minimizing gingival recession in the treatment of vertical bony defects. Zucchelli G, De Sanctis M. J Periodontol. 2008 Mar;79(3):567-74.
  45. Early healing of implants placed into fresh extraction sockets: an experimental study in the beagle dog. De novo bone formation. Vignoletti F, Johansson C, Albrektsson T, De Sanctis M, San Roman F, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2009 Mar;36(3):265-77.
  46. Immediate implants at fresh extraction sockets: bone healing in four different implant systems. de Sanctis M, Vignoletti F, Discepoli N, Zucchelli G, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2009 Aug;36(8):705-11.
  47. Coronally advanced flap with and without vertical releasing incisions for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions: a comparative controlled randomized clinical trial. Zucchelli G, Mele M, Mazzotti C, Marzadori M, Montebugnoli L, De Sanctis M. J Periodontol. 2009 Jul;80(7):1083-94
  48. Early healing of implants placed into fresh extraction sockets: an experimental study in the beagle dog. II: ridge alterations. Vignoletti F, de Sanctis M, Berglundh T, Abrahamsson I, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2009 Aug;36(8):688-97. Epub 2009 Jun 26
  49. Early healing of implants placed into fresh extraction sockets: an experimental study in the beagle dog. III: soft tissue findings. Vignoletti F, de Sanctis M, Berglundh T, Abrahamsson I, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2009 Dec;36(12):1059-66
  50. Immediate implants at fresh extraction sockets: an experimental study in the beagle dog comparing four different implant systems. Soft tissue findings. de Sanctis M, Vignoletti F, Discepoli N, Mu’oz F, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2010 Aug 1;37(8):769-76)
  51. Patient morbidity and root coverage outcome after subepithelial connective tissue and de- epithelialized grafts: a comparative randomized-controlled clinical trial. Zucchelli G, Mele M, Stefanini M, Mazzotti C, Marzadori M, Montebugnoli L, de Sanctis M. J Clin Periodontol. 2010 Aug 1;37(8):728-38.
  52. Root Coverage Esthetic Score Following the Treatment of Gingival Recession. An Inter-Rater Agreement Study Among Different Clinical Centres. Cairo F, Nieri M, Cattabriga M, Cortellini P, De Paoli S, De Sanctis M, Fonzar A, Francetti L, Merli M, Rasperini G, Silvestri M, Trombelli L, Zucchelli G, Pini-Prato GP. J Periodontol. 2010 (accepted for publication)
  53. Deproteinized bovine bone in periodontal and implant surgery.Baldini N, De Sanctis M, Ferrari M.Dent Mater. 2011 Jan;27(1):61-70. Epub 2010 Nov 27. Review
  54. Non-carious cervical lesions associated with gingival recessions: a decision-making process.Zucchelli G, Gori G, Mele M, Stefanini M, Mazzotti C, Marzadori M, Montebugnoli L, De Sanctis M.J Periodontol. 2011 Dec;82(12):1713-24. Epub 2011 May 4
  55. Bone modelling at fresh extraction sockets: immediate implant placement versus spontaneous healing: an experimental study in the beagle dog.Vignoletti F, Discepoli N, Müller A, De Sanctis M, Mu’oz F, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2012 Jan;39(1):91-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600- 051X.2011.01803.x. Epub 2011 Oct 23.
  56. Coronally advanced flap associated with a connective tissue graft for the treatment of multiple recession defects in mandibular posterior teeth. De Sanctis M, Baldini N, Goracci C, Zucchelli G.Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2011 Nov-Dec;31(6):623-30 Author of the following book : Periodontal Plastic surgery M. de Sanctis e G.Zucchelli – Edizioni Martina (BO) 1997—–