Mario Roccuzzo
Dr. Mario Roccuzzo is a lecturer in periodontology in the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Turin, and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan, USA. He is an ITI Fellow, former Chair of the ITI Section Italy, member of the Leadership Development Committee and ITI Study Club Director in Torino. He serves on the editorial board of Clinical Oral Implants Research, the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, and the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Roccuzzo has been invited to lecture in more than 40 countries on every continent.
Articles
Feature Article
For several years, the need for keratinized mucosa (KM) to reduce the risk of peri-implant biological complications has been a controversial topic. Recently, several studies and systematic reviews have confirmed that adequate KM may favorably impact peri-implant health and stability in the long-term.