1.1. Clinical Studies

1. Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Immediate functional and non-functional loading of dental implants: a 2- to 60-month follow-up study of 646 titanium implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (2): 225-241 
         
2. Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Comparative analysis study of 702 dental implants subjected to immediate functional loading and immediate nonfunctional loading to traditional healing periods with a follow-up of up to 24 months.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (1): 99-107 
       
3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Carinci F:
   Clinical outcome of 802 immediately loaded 2-stage submerged implants with a new grit-blasted and acid-etched surface: 12-month follow-up.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 763-768 
      
4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Parallel screw cylinder implants: comparative analysis between immediate loading and two-stage healing of 1005 dental implants with a 2-year follow up.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (3): 151-160 
    
5. Degidi M, Gehrke P, Spanel A, Piattelli A:
   Syncrystallization: a technique for temporization of immediately loaded implants with metal-reinforced acrylic resin restorations.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (3): 123-134 
      
6. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Evaluation of factors influencing resonance frequency analysis values, at insertion surgery, of implants placed in sinus-augmented and nongrafted sites.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2007; 9 (3): 144-149 
       
7. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
   Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
       
8. Degidi M, Novaes AB, Jr., Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Outcome analysis of immediately placed, immediately restored implants in the esthetic area: the clinical relevance of different interimplant distances.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (6): 1056-1061  
       
9. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A:
   RFA values of implants placed in sinus grafted and nongrafted sites after 6 and 12 months.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 178-182  
       
10. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A:
    RFA values of implants placed in sinus grafted and nongrafted sites after 6 and 12 months.
    Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 178-182  
        
11. Di Stefano DA, Artese L, Iezzi G, Piattelli A, Pagnutti S, Piccirilli M, Perrotti V:
    Alveolar ridge regeneration with equine spongy bone: a clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical case series.
    Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (2): 90-100  
        
12. Gehrke P, Lobert M, Dhom G:
    Reproducibility of the pink esthetic score- rating soft tissue esthetics around single-implant restorations with regard to dental observer specialization.
    J Esthet Restor Dent; 2008; 20 (6): 375-384; discussion 385  
        
13. Gehrke P, Degidi M, Lulay-Saad Z, Dhom G:
    Reproducibility of the implant crown aesthetic index--rating aesthetics of single-implant crowns and adjacent soft tissues with regard to observer dental specialization.
    Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 201-213  
        
14. Karabuda C, Arisan V, Hakan O:
    Effects of sinus membrane perforations on the success of dental implants placed in the augmented sinus.
    Journal of periodontology; 2006; 77 (12): 1991-1997  
        
15. Kirmeier R, Payer M, Wehrschuetz M, Jakse N, Platzer S, Lorenzoni M:
    Evaluation of three-dimensional changes after sinus floor augmentation with different grafting materials.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (4): 366-372  
        
16. Nothdurft F, Pospiech P: 
    Prefabricated zirconium dioxide implant abutments for single-tooth replacement in the posterior region: evaluation of peri-implant tissues and superstructures after 12 months of function.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (8): 857-865  
        
17. Nothdurft FP, Pospiech PR:
    Zirconium dioxide implant abutments for posterior single-tooth replacement: first results.
    Journal of periodontology; 2009; 80 (12): 2065-2072 

1.2. Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT)

1. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate versus one-stage restoration of small-diameter implants for a single missing maxillary lateral incisor: a 3-year randomized clinical trial.
   Journal of periodontology; 2009; 80 (9): 1393-1398  
       
2. Merli M, Migani M, Esposito M:
   Vertical ridge augmentation with autogenous bone grafts: resorbable barriers supported by ostheosynthesis plates versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A preliminary report of a blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2007; 22 (3): 373-382 

1.3. Prospective Studies

1. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Felice P, Carinci F:
   Five-year outcome of 111 immediate nonfunctional single restorations.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2006; 32 (6): 277-285  
       
2. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with a definitive prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (2): 342-347  
       
3. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A: 
   Immediate definitive rehabilitation of the edentulous patient using an intraorally welded titanium framework: a 3-year prospective study.
   Quintessence Int; 2010; 41 (8): 651-659  
       
4. Enislidis G, Wittwer G, Ewers R:
   Preliminary report on a staged ridge splitting technique for implant placement in the mandible: a technical note.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (3): 445-449  
       
5. Payer M, Kirmeier R, Jakse N, Wimmer G, Wegscheider W, Lorenzoni M:
   Immediate provisional restoration of XiVE((R)) screw-type implants in the posterior mandible.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (2): 160-165  
       
6. Payer M, Heschl A, Wimmer G, Wegscheider W, Kirmeier R, Lorenzoni M: 
   Immediate provisional restoration of screw-type implants in the posterior mandible: results after 5 years of clinical function.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (8): 815-821 

1.4. Retrospective Studies

1. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Felice P, Carinci F:
   Immediate functional loading of edentulous maxilla: a 5-year retrospective study of 388 titanium implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2005; 76 (6): 1016-1024  
       
2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Immediate loaded dental implants: comparison between fixtures inserted in postextractive and healed bone sites.
   J Craniofac Surg; 2007; 18 (4): 965-971  
       
3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
   Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201  
       
4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Retrospective study of 200 immediately loaded implants retaining 50 mandibular overdentures.
   Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (4): 281-288  
       
5. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Wide-diameter implants: analysis of clinical outcome of 304 fixtures.
   Journal of periodontology; 2007; 78 (1): 52-58  
       
6. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Clinical outcome of narrow diameter implants: a retrospective study of 510 implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (1): 49-54  
       
7. Redemagni M, Cremonesi S, Garlini G, Maiorana C:
   Soft tissue stability with immediate implants and concave abutments.
   Eur J Esthet Dent; 2009; 4 (4): 328-337  
       
8. Scarano A, Degidi M, Iezzi G, Petrone G, Piattelli A:
   Correlation Between Implant Stability Quotient and Bone-Implant Contact: A Retrospective Histological and Histomorphometrical Study of Seven Titanium Implants Retrieved from Humans.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (4): 218-222 

1.5. Literature Reviews

1. Atieh MA, Atieh AH, Payne AG, Duncan WJ:
   Immediate Loading with Single Implant Crowns: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
   Int J Prosthodont; 2009; 22 (4): 378-387  
       
2. Atieh MA, Payne AG, Duncan WJ, Cullinan MP:
   Immediate restoration/loading of immediately placed single implants: is it an effective bimodal approach?
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (7): 645-659  
       
3. Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Coulthard P, Worthington HV:
   The efficacy of various bone augmentation procedures for dental implants: a Cochrane systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 696-710  
       
4. Esposito M, Grusovin M, Coulthard P, Oliver R, Worthington H:
   The efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis at placement of dental implants: a Cochrane systematic review of randomised controlled clinical trials.
   Eur J Oral Implant; 2008; 1 (2): 95-103  
       
5. Junker R, Dimakis A, Thoneick M, Jansen JA:
   Effects of implant surface coatings and composition on bone integration: a systematic review.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 Suppl 4 185-206  
       
6. Nkenke E, Stelzle F:
   Clinical outcomes of sinus floor augmentation for implant placement using autogenous bone or bone substitutes: a systematic review.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 Suppl 4 124-133  
       
7. Pjetursson BE, Tan WC, Zwahlen M, Lang NP:
   A systematic review of the success of sinus floor elevation and survival of implants inserted in combination with sinus floor elevation.
   J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 216-240  
       
8. Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Simion M:
   Clinical outcomes of vertical bone augmentation to enable dental implant placement: a systematic review.
   J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 203-215  
       
9. Sailer I, Philipp A, Zembic A, Pjetursson BE, Hammerle CH, Zwahlen M:
   A systematic review of the performance of ceramic and metal implant abutments supporting fixed implant reconstructions.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 Suppl 4 4-31  
       
10. Tan WC, Lang NP, Zwahlen M, Pjetursson BE:
    A systematic review of the success of sinus floor elevation and survival of implants inserted in combination with sinus floor elevation. Part II: transalveolar technique.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 241-254  
        
11. Teughels W, Merheb J, Quirynen M:
    Critical horizontal dimensions of interproximal and buccal bone around implants for optimal aesthetic outcomes: a systematic review.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 Suppl 4 134-145 

2.1. Success Rates

1. Atieh MA, Atieh AH, Payne AG, Duncan WJ:
   Immediate Loading with Single Implant Crowns: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
   Int J Prosthodont; 2009; 22 (4): 378-387 
       
2. Atieh MA, Payne AG, Duncan WJ, Cullinan MP:
   Immediate restoration/loading of immediately placed single implants: is it an effective bimodal approach?
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (7): 645-659 
       
3. Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Immediate functional and non-functional loading of dental implants: a 2- to 60-month follow-up study of 646 titanium implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (2): 225-241 
       
4. Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Comparative analysis study of 702 dental implants subjected to immediate functional loading and immediate nonfunctional loading to traditional healing periods with a follow-up of up to 24 months.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (1): 99-107 
       
5. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Felice P, Carinci F:
   Immediate functional loading of edentulous maxilla: a 5-year retrospective study of 388 titanium implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2005; 76 (6): 1016-1024 
           
6. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Carinci F:
   Clinical outcome of 802 immediately loaded 2-stage submerged implants with a new grit-blasted and acid-etched surface: 12-month follow-up.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 763-768 
       
7. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Felice P, Carinci F:
   Five-year outcome of 111 immediate nonfunctional single restorations.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2006; 32 (6): 277-285 
       
8. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Parallel screw cylinder implants: comparative analysis between immediate loading and two-stage healing of 1005 dental implants with a 2-year follow up.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (3): 151-160 
       
9. Degidi M, Gehrke P, Spanel A, Piattelli A:
   Syncrystallization: a technique for temporization of immediately loaded implants with metal-reinforced acrylic resin restorations.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (3): 123-134 
       
10. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
    Immediate loaded dental implants: comparison between fixtures inserted in postextractive and healed bone sites.
    J Craniofac Surg; 2007; 18 (4): 965-971 
        
11. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
    Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
        
12. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Retrospective study of 200 immediately loaded implants retaining 50 mandibular overdentures.
    Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (4): 281-288 
        
13. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Wide-diameter implants: analysis of clinical outcome of 304 fixtures.
    Journal of periodontology; 2007; 78 (1): 52-58 
        
14. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
    Clinical outcome of narrow diameter implants: a retrospective study of 510 implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (1): 49-54 
        
15. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
    Immediate loading of the edentulous maxilla with a final restoration supported by an intraoral welded titanium bar: a case series of 20 consecutive cases.
    Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (11): 2207-2213 
        
16. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
    Immediate rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with a definitive prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (2): 342-347 
        
17. Enislidis G, Wittwer G, Ewers R:
    Preliminary report on a staged ridge splitting technique for implant placement in the mandible: a technical note.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (3): 445-449 
        
18. Karabuda C, Arisan V, Hakan O:
    Effects of sinus membrane perforations on the success of dental implants placed in the augmented sinus.
    Journal of periodontology; 2006; 77 (12): 1991-1997 
        
19. Pjetursson BE, Tan WC, Zwahlen M, Lang NP:
    A systematic review of the success of sinus floor elevation and survival of implants inserted in combination with sinus floor elevation.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 216-240 
        
20. Tan WC, Lang NP, Zwahlen M, Pjetursson BE:
    A systematic review of the success of sinus floor elevation and survival of implants inserted in combination with sinus floor elevation. Part II: transalveolar technique.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 241-254 

2.2. Resonating Frequency Analysis (RFA)

1. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Evaluation of factors influencing resonance frequency analysis values, at insertion surgery, of implants placed in sinus-augmented and nongrafted sites.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2007; 9 (3): 144-149  
       
2. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A:
   RFA values of implants placed in sinus grafted and nongrafted sites after 6 and 12 months.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 178-182  
       
3. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A:
   RFA values of implants placed in sinus grafted and nongrafted sites after 6 and 12 months.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 178-182 

2.3. The Peri-implant Bone (BIC / Bone loss)

1. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate loading of the edentulous maxilla with a final restoration supported by an intraoral welded titanium bar: a case series of 20 consecutive cases.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (11): 2207-2213  
       
2. Degidi M, Novaes AB, Jr., Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Outcome analysis of immediately placed, immediately restored implants in the esthetic area: the clinical relevance of different interimplant distances.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (6): 1056-1061  
       
3. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with a definitive prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (2): 342-347  
       
4. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Strocchi R, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
   Is insertion torque correlated to bone-implant contact percentage in the early healing period? A histological and histomorphometrical evaluation of 17 human-retrieved dental implants.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (8): 778-781  
       
5. Fenner M, Vairaktaris E, Fischer K, Schlegel KA, Neukam FW, Nkenke E:
   Influence of residual alveolar bone height on osseointegration of implants in the maxilla: a pilot study.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (6): 555-559  
       
6. Nkenke E, Lehner B, Weinzierl K, Thams U, Neugebauer J, Steveling H, Radespiel-Troger M, Neukam FW:
   Bone contact, growth, and density around immediately loaded implants in the mandible of mini pigs.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2003; 14 (3): 312-321  
       
7. Novaes Junior AB, de Oliveira RR, Taba Junior M, de Souza SL, Palioto DB, Grisi MF, Papalexiou V:
   Crestal bone loss minimized when following the crestal preparation protocol: a histomorphometric study in dogs.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2005; 31 (6): 276-282  
       
8. Scarano A, Degidi M, Iezzi G, Petrone G, Piattelli A:
   Correlation Between Implant Stability Quotient and Bone-Implant Contact: A Retrospective Histological and Histomorphometrical Study of Seven Titanium Implants Retrieved from Humans.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (4): 218-222 

3.1. Human Subjects

1. Degidi M, Petrone G, Lezzi G, Piattelli A:
   Histologic evaluation of 2 human immediately loaded and 1 titanium implants inserted in the posterior mandible and submerged retrieved after 6 months.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2003; 29 (5): 223-229 
       
2. Degidi M, Scarano A, Piattelli M, Piattelli A:
   Histologic evaluation of an immediately loaded titanium implant retrieved from a human after 6 months in function.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (5): 289-296 
       
3. Degidi M, Scarano A, Piattelli M, Perrotti V, Piattelli A:
   Bone remodeling in immediately loaded and unloaded titanium dental implants: a histologic and histomorphometric study in humans.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2005; 31 (1): 18-24 
       
4. Degidi M, Scarano A, Iezzi G, Piattelli A:
   Histologic analysis of an immediately loaded implant retrieved after 2 months.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2005; 31 (5): 247-254 
       
5. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Strocchi R, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
   Is insertion torque correlated to bone-implant contact percentage in the early healing period? A histological and histomorphometrical evaluation of 17 human-retrieved dental implants.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (8): 778-781 
       
6. Iezzi G, Degidi M, Scarano A, Perrotti V, Piattelli A:
   Bone response to submerged, unloaded implants inserted in poor bone sites: a histological and histomorphometrical study of 8 titanium implants retrieved from man.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2005; 31 (5): 225-233 
       
7. Philippart P, Daubie V, Pochet R:
   Sinus grafting using recombinant human tissue factor, platelet-rich plasma gel, autologous bone, and anorganic bovine bone mineral xenograft: histologic analysis and case reports.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (2): 274-281 
       
8. Romanos GE, Testori T, Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Histologic and Histomorphometric Findings From Retrieved, Immediately Occlusally Loaded Implants in Humans.
   Journal of periodontology; 2005; 76 (11): 1823-1832 
       
9. Scarano A, Degidi M, Iezzi G, Petrone G, Piattelli A:
   Correlation Between Implant Stability Quotient and Bone-Implant Contact: A Retrospective Histological and Histomorphometrical Study of Seven Titanium Implants Retrieved from Humans.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (4): 218-222 
       
10. Traini T, Degidi M, Caputi S, Strocchi R, Di Iorio D, Piattelli A:
    Collagen fiber orientation in human peri-implant bone around immediately loaded and unloaded titanium dental implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2005; 76 (1): 83-89 
               
11. Traini T, Degidi M, Iezzi G, Artese L, Piattelli A:
    Comparative evaluation of the peri-implant bone tissue mineral density around unloaded titanium dental implants.
    J Dent; 2007; 35 (1): 84-92 

3.2. Animal Subjects

1. de Oliveira RR, Novaes AB, Jr., Taba M, Jr., de Souza SL, Papalexiou V:
   The effect of bone condensation and crestal preparation on the bone response to implants designed for immediate loading: a histomorphometric study in dogs.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2007; 22 (1): 63-71 
       
2. Fenner M, Vairaktaris E, Fischer K, Schlegel KA, Neukam FW, Nkenke E:
   Influence of residual alveolar bone height on osseointegration of implants in the maxilla: a pilot study.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (6): 555-559 
       
3. Neugebauer J, Traini T, Thams U, Piattelli A, Zoller JE:
   Peri-Implant Bone Organization Under Immediate Loading State. Circularly Polarized Light Analyses: A Minipig Study.
   Journal of periodontology; 2006; 77 (2): 152-160 
            
4. Neugebauer J, Iezzi G, Perrotti V, Fischer JH, Khoury F, Piattelli A, Zoeller JE:
   Experimental immediate loading of dental implants in conjunction with grafting procedures.
   J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater; 2009; 91 (2): 604-612 
       
5. Neugebauer J, Weinlander M, Lekovic V, von Berg KH, Zoeller JE:
   Mechanical stability of immediately loaded implants with various surfaces and designs: a pilot study in dogs.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (6): 1083-1092 
       
6. Nkenke E, Lehner B, Weinzierl K, Thams U, Neugebauer J, Steveling H, Radespiel-Troger M, Neukam FW:
   Bone contact, growth, and density around immediately loaded implants in the mandible of mini pigs.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2003; 14 (3): 312-321 
       
7. Nkenke E, Lehner B, Fenner M, Roman FS, Thams U, Neukam FW, Radespiel-Troger M:
   Immediate versus delayed loading of dental implants in the maxillae of minipigs: follow-up of implant stability and implant failures.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (1): 39-47 
       
8. Novaes Junior AB, de Oliveira RR, Taba Junior M, de Souza SL, Palioto DB, Grisi MF, Papalexiou V:
   Crestal bone loss minimized when following the crestal preparation protocol: a histomorphometric study in dogs.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2005; 31 (6): 276-282 
       
9. Park JW, Kim HK, Kim YJ, An CH, Hanawa T:
   Enhanced osteoconductivity of micro-structured titanium implants (XiVE S CELLplus) by addition of surface calcium chemistry: a histomorphometric study in the rabbit femur.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (7): 684-690 
       
10. Pieri F, Lucarelli E, Corinaldesi G, Iezzi G, Piattelli A, Giardino R, Bassi M, Donati D, Marchetti C:
    Mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma enhance bone formation in sinus grafting: a histomorphometric study in minipigs.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (6): 539-546 
        
11. Traini T, Neugebauer J, Thams U, Zoller JE, Caputi S, Piattelli A:
    Peri-implant bone organization under immediate loading conditions: collagen fiber orientation and mineral density analyses in the minipig model.
    Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (1): 41-51 

4.1. Immediate Loading

1. Degidi M, Petrone G, Lezzi G, Piattelli A:
   Histologic evaluation of 2 human immediately loaded and 1 titanium implants inserted in the posterior mandible and submerged retrieved after 6 months.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2003; 29 (5): 223-229 
            
2. Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Immediate functional and non-functional loading of dental implants: a 2- to 60-month follow-up study of 646 titanium implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (2): 225-241 
            
3. Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Comparative analysis study of 702 dental implants subjected to immediate functional loading and immediate nonfunctional loading to traditional healing periods with a follow-up of up to 24 months.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (1): 99-107 
            
4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Felice P, Carinci F:
   Immediate functional loading of edentulous maxilla: a 5-year retrospective study of 388 titanium implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2005; 76 (6): 1016-1024 
            
5. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Carinci F:
   Clinical outcome of 802 immediately loaded 2-stage submerged implants with a new grit-blasted and acid-etched surface: 12-month follow-up.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 763-768 
            
6. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Felice P, Carinci F:
   Five-year outcome of 111 immediate nonfunctional single restorations.
   The Journal of oral implantology; 2006; 32 (6): 277-285 
            
7. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Parallel screw cylinder implants: comparative analysis between immediate loading and two-stage healing of 1005 dental implants with a 2-year follow up.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (3): 151-160 
            
8. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Evaluation of factors influencing resonance frequency analysis values, at insertion surgery, of implants placed in sinus-augmented and nongrafted sites.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2007; 9 (3): 144-149 
            
9. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Immediate loaded dental implants: comparison between fixtures inserted in postextractive and healed bone sites.
   J Craniofac Surg; 2007; 18 (4): 965-971 
            
10. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
    Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
             
11. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Retrospective study of 200 immediately loaded implants retaining 50 mandibular overdentures.
    Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (4): 281-288 
             
12. Degidi M, Novaes AB, Jr., Nardi D, Piattelli A:
    Outcome analysis of immediately placed, immediately restored implants in the esthetic area: the clinical relevance of different interimplant distances.
    Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (6): 1056-1061 
             
13. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
    Peri-implant tissue and radiographic bone levels in the immediately restored single-tooth implant: a retrospective analysis.
    Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (2): 252-259 
             
14. Neugebauer J, Traini T, Thams U, Piattelli A, Zoller JE:
    Peri-Implant Bone Organization Under Immediate Loading State. Circularly Polarized Light Analyses: A Minipig Study.
    Journal of periodontology; 2006; 77 (2): 152-160 
             
15. Neugebauer J, Iezzi G, Perrotti V, Fischer JH, Khoury F, Piattelli A, Zoeller JE:
    Experimental immediate loading of dental implants in conjunction with grafting procedures.
    J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater; 2009; 91 (2): 604-612 

4.2. Augmentation and Sinus Lift

1. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Evaluation of factors influencing resonance frequency analysis values, at insertion surgery, of implants placed in sinus-augmented and nongrafted sites.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2007; 9 (3): 144-149 
       
2. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A:
   RFA values of implants placed in sinus grafted and nongrafted sites after 6 and 12 months.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 178-182 
       
3. Degidi M, Daprile G, Piattelli A:
   RFA values of implants placed in sinus grafted and nongrafted sites after 6 and 12 months.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 178-182 
       
4. Di Stefano DA, Artese L, Iezzi G, Piattelli A, Pagnutti S, Piccirilli M, Perrotti V:
   Alveolar ridge regeneration with equine spongy bone: a clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical case series.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (2): 90-100 
       
5. Enislidis G, Wittwer G, Ewers R:
   Preliminary report on a staged ridge splitting technique for implant placement in the mandible: a technical note.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (3): 445-449 
       
6. Karabuda C, Arisan V, Hakan O:
   Effects of sinus membrane perforations on the success of dental implants placed in the augmented sinus.
   Journal of periodontology; 2006; 77 (12): 1991-1997 
       
7. Kirmeier R, Payer M, Wehrschuetz M, Jakse N, Platzer S, Lorenzoni M:
   Evaluation of three-dimensional changes after sinus floor augmentation with different grafting materials.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (4): 366-372 
       
8. Merli M, Migani M, Esposito M:
   Vertical ridge augmentation with autogenous bone grafts: resorbable barriers supported by ostheosynthesis plates versus titanium-reinforced barriers. A preliminary report of a blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2007; 22 (3): 373-382 
       
9. Neugebauer J, Iezzi G, Perrotti V, Fischer JH, Khoury F, Piattelli A, Zoeller JE:
   Experimental immediate loading of dental implants in conjunction with grafting procedures.
   J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater; 2009; 91 (2): 604-612 
       
10. Nkenke E, Stelzle F:
    Clinical outcomes of sinus floor augmentation for implant placement using autogenous bone or bone substitutes: a systematic review.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 Suppl 4 124-133 
        
11. Philippart P, Daubie V, Pochet R:
    Sinus grafting using recombinant human tissue factor, platelet-rich plasma gel, autologous bone, and anorganic bovine bone mineral xenograft: histologic analysis and case reports.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (2): 274-281 
        
12. Pjetursson BE, Tan WC, Zwahlen M, Lang NP:
    A systematic review of the success of sinus floor elevation and survival of implants inserted in combination with sinus floor elevation.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 216-240 
        
13. Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Simion M:
    Clinical outcomes of vertical bone augmentation to enable dental implant placement: a systematic review.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 203-215 
        
14. Tan WC, Lang NP, Zwahlen M, Pjetursson BE:
    A systematic review of the success of sinus floor elevation and survival of implants inserted in combination with sinus floor elevation. Part II: transalveolar technique.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 241-254 

4.3. Prosthetic Restoration

1. Degidi M, Gehrke P, Spanel A, Piattelli A:
   Syncrystallization: a technique for temporization of immediately loaded implants with metal-reinforced acrylic resin restorations.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (3): 123-134 
        
2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Retrospective study of 200 immediately loaded implants retaining 50 mandibular overdentures.
   Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (4): 281-288  
       
3. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate loading of the edentulous maxilla with a final restoration supported by an intraoral welded titanium bar: a case series of 20 consecutive cases.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (11): 2207-2213  
       
4. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Peri-implant tissue and radiographic bone levels in the immediately restored single-tooth implant: a retrospective analysis.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (2): 252-259  
       
5. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with a definitive prosthesis supported by an intraorally welded titanium bar.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (2): 342-347  
       
6. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A: 
   Immediate definitive rehabilitation of the edentulous patient using an intraorally welded titanium framework: a 3-year prospective study.
   Quintessence Int; 2010; 41 (8): 651-659  
       
7. Nothdurft F, Pospiech P:
   Prefabricated zirconium dioxide implant abutments for single-tooth replacement in the posterior region: evaluation of peri-implant tissues and superstructures after 12 months of function.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (8): 857-865  
       
8. Nothdurft FP, Pospiech PR:
   Zirconium dioxide implant abutments for posterior single-tooth replacement: first results.
   Journal of periodontology; 2009; 80 (12): 2065-2072  
       
9. Payer M, Heschl A, Wimmer G, Wegscheider W, Kirmeier R, Lorenzoni M:
   Immediate provisional restoration of screw-type implants in the posterior mandible: results after 5 years of clinical function.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (8): 815-821  
       
10. Sailer I, Philipp A, Zembic A, Pjetursson BE, Hammerle CH, Zwahlen M:
    A systematic review of the performance of ceramic and metal implant abutments supporting fixed implant reconstructions.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 Suppl 4 4-31  
        
11. Wöstmann B, Rehmann P, Balkenhol M:
    Influence of impression technique and material on the accuracy of multiple implant impressions.
    Int J Prosthodont; 2008; 21 (4): 299-301 

4.4. Esthetics and Soft Tissues

1. Gehrke P, Lobert M, Dhom G:
   Reproducibility of the pink esthetic score-rating soft tissue esthetics around single-implant restorations with regard to dental observer specialization.
   J Esthet Restor Dent; 2008; 20 (6): 375-384; discussion 385 
        
2. Gehrke P, Degidi M, Lulay-Saad Z, Dhom G:
   Reproducibility of the implant crown aesthetic index-rating aesthetics of single-implant crowns and adjacent soft tissues with regard to observer dental specialization.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (3): 201-213  
       
3. Redemagni M, Cremonesi S, Garlini G, Maiorana C:
   Soft tissue stability with immediate implants and concave abutments.
   Eur J Esthet Dent; 2009; 4 (4): 328-337 

5.1. XiVE TG

1. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Immediate loaded dental implants: comparison between fixtures inserted in postextractive and healed bone sites.
   J Craniofac Surg; 2007; 18 (4): 965-971 
       
2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
   Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
       
3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Clinical outcome of narrow diameter implants: a retrospective study of 510 implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (1): 49-54 

5.2. XiVE plus – the Surface

1. Arvidsson A, Sater BA, Wennerberg A:
   The role of functional parameters for topographical characterization of bone-anchored implants.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (2): 70-76 
       
2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Carinci F:
   Clinical outcome of 802 immediately loaded 2-stage submerged implants with a new grit-blasted and acid-etched surface: 12-month follow-up.
   Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 763-768 
       
3. Rupp F, Scheideler L, Rehbein D, Axmann D, Geis-Gerstorfer J:
   Roughness induced dynamic changes of wettability of acid etched titanium implant modifications.
   Biomaterials; 2004; 25 (7-8): 1429-1438 
       
4. Stadlinger B, Pilling E, Mai R, Bierbaum S, Berhardt R, Scharnweber D, Eckelt U:
   Effect of biological implant surface coatings on bone formation, applying collagen, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans and growth factors.
   J Mater Sci Mater Med; 2007
       
5. Stadlinger B, Bierbaum S, Grimmer S, Schulz MC, Kuhlisch E, Scharnweber D, Eckelt U, Mai R:
   Increased bone formation around coated implants.
   J Clin Periodontol; 2009; 36 (8): 698-704 

5.3. Diameter and Length

1. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
   Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
       
2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
   Wide-diameter implants: analysis of clinical outcome of 304 fixtures.
   Journal of periodontology; 2007; 78 (1): 52-58 
       
3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
   Clinical outcome of narrow diameter implants: a retrospective study of 510 implants.
   Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (1): 49-54 
       
4. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate restoration of small-diameter implants in cases of partial posterior edentulism: a 4-year case series. Journal of periodontology; 2009; 80 (6): 1006-1012 
           
5. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
   Immediate versus one-stage restoration of small-diameter implants for a single missing maxillary lateral incisor: a 3-year randomized clinical trial.
   Journal of periodontology; 2009; 80 (9): 1393-1398 

6.1. In-vitro experiments

1. Arvidsson A, Sater BA, Wennerberg A:
   The role of functional parameters for topographical characterization of bone-anchored implants.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2006; 8 (2): 70-76 
       
2. Gehrke P, Dhom G, Brunner J, Wolf D, Degidi M, Piattelli A:
   Zirconium implant abutments: fracture strength and influence of cyclic loading on retaining-screw loosening.
   Quintessence Int; 2006; 37 (1): 19-26 
       
3. Kolbeck C, Behr M, Rosentritt M, Handel G:
   Fracture force of tooth-tooth- and implant-tooth-supported all-ceramic fixed partial dentures using titanium vs. customised zirconia implant abutments.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (10): 1049-1053 
       
4. Nothdurft FP, Merker S, Pospiech PR:
   Fracture behaviour of implant-implant- and implant-tooth-supported all-ceramic fixed dental prostheses utilising zirconium dioxide implant abutments.
   Clin Oral Investig; 2010; published online 05 January 2010 
       
5. Payer M, Kirmeier R, Jakse N, Pertl C, Wegscheider W, Lorenzoni M:
   Surgical factors influencing mesiodistal implant angulation.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (3): 265-270 
       
6. Rupp F, Scheideler L, Rehbein D, Axmann D, Geis-Gerstorfer J:
   Roughness induced dynamic changes of wettability of acid etched titanium implant modifications.
   Biomaterials; 2004; 25 (7-8): 1429-1438  
        
7. Sammons RL, Lumbikanonda N, Gross M, Cantzler P:
   Comparison of osteoblast spreading on microstructured dental implant surfaces and cell behaviour in an explant model of osseointegration. A scanning electron microscopic study.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2005; 16 (6): 657-666 
       
8. Schicho K, Kastner J, Klingesberger R, Seemann R, Enislidis G, Undt G, Wanschitz F, Figl M, Wagner A, Ewers R:
   Surface area analysis of dental implants using micro-computed tomography.
   Clin Oral Implants Res; 2007; 18 (4): 459-464 
       
9. Wöstmann B, Rehmann P, Balkenhol M:
   Influence of impression technique and material on the accuracy of multiple implant impressions.
   Int J Prosthodont; 2008; 21 (4): 299-301 

6.2. Finite Element Method (FEM)

1. Fazel A, Aalai S, Rismanchian M:
   Effect of macro-design of immediately loaded implants on micromotion and stress distribution in surrounding bone using finite element analysis.
   Implant Dent; 2009; 18 (4): 345-352 
       
2. Fazel A, Aalai S, Rismanchian M, Sadr-Eshkevari P:
   Micromotion and stress distribution of immediate loaded implants: a finite element analysis.
   Clin Implant Dent Relat Res; 2009; 11 (4): 267-271