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View article: Operative Times, Costs and Patient‐Related Outcome Measures in Vertical Ridge Augmentation With Customised Reinforced <scp>PTFE</scp> Mesh Versus <scp>CAD</scp>/<scp>CAM</scp> Titanium Mesh: Secondary Analysis of a Randomised Clinical Trial
Operative Times, Costs and Patient‐Related Outcome Measures in Vertical Ridge Augmentation With Customised Reinforced <span>PTFE</span> Mesh Versus <span>CAD</span>/<span>CAM</span> Titanium Mesh: Secondary Analysis of a Randomised Clinical Trial Open
Aim This secondary analysis of a randomised clinical trial aimed to investigate vertical ridge augmentation (VRA) by comparing complication rates (primary outcome), times, costs and patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) between customi…
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The cover image is based on the article Impact of Collagen Membrane in Vertical Ridge Augmentation Using Ti‐Reinforced PTFE Mesh: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Istvan A. Urban et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpe.14129 . image
View article: Impact of Collagen Membrane in Vertical Ridge Augmentation Using Ti‐Reinforced <scp>PTFE</scp> Mesh: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Impact of Collagen Membrane in Vertical Ridge Augmentation Using Ti‐Reinforced <span>PTFE</span> Mesh: A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Aims This non‐inferiority randomised clinical trial aimed to compare vertical bone gain (VBG), volumetric bone changes and incidence of complications after vertical ridge augmentation (VRA) using perforated titanium‐reinforced dense‐polyte…
View article: Complication, vertical bone gain, volumetric changes after vertical ridge augmentation using customized reinforced PTFE mesh or Ti‐mesh. A non‐inferiority randomized clinical trial
Complication, vertical bone gain, volumetric changes after vertical ridge augmentation using customized reinforced PTFE mesh or Ti‐mesh. A non‐inferiority randomized clinical trial Open
Objective The aim of this non‐inferiority randomized clinical trial was to compare the surgical and healing complications, vertical bone gain, and volumetric bone changes after vertical ridge augmentation using two different approaches: cu…
View article: A <scp>3D</scp> micro‐<scp>CT</scp> assessment of composition and structure of bone tissue after vertical and horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation using <scp>CAD</scp>/<scp>CAM</scp>‐customized titanium mesh
A <span>3D</span> micro‐<span>CT</span> assessment of composition and structure of bone tissue after vertical and horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation using <span>CAD</span>/<span>CAM</span>‐customized titanium mesh Open
Objectives To date, no studies have exploited micro‐CT in humans to evaluate bone morphology and structure after bone augmentation with CAD/CAM‐customized titanium mesh, in mandible and maxilla. The aim of this study was to assess the comp…
View article: Assessing spatial biases of a meteorological model for real-time flood forecasts in the hydraulic node of Milan
Assessing spatial biases of a meteorological model for real-time flood forecasts in the hydraulic node of Milan Open
Meteorological forecasts are crucial for mitigating extreme weather impacts, but they always contain sources of uncertainty. One of these arises in the prediction of the location of intense convective precipitation systems: this issue is p…
View article: Basic analysis of non-European Union immigrants’ hospitalizations and ambulatory care in the province of Ferrara, Northern Italy: the first step to an improved approach to immigrants’ healthcare
Basic analysis of non-European Union immigrants’ hospitalizations and ambulatory care in the province of Ferrara, Northern Italy: the first step to an improved approach to immigrants’ healthcare Open
Background: Immigration towards Ferrara is a recent occurrence. We evaluated the immigrants’ health requests. Methods: This report is based on data collected by Local Health Authority. Results: The analysis of ambulatory cares and hospital…
View article: The influence of vertical ridge augmentation techniques on peri‐implant bone loss: <scp>A</scp> systematic review and meta‐analysis
The influence of vertical ridge augmentation techniques on peri‐implant bone loss: <span>A</span> systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Introduction The primary aim of this systematic review was to investigate and compare the outcomes of different vertical ridge augmentation (VRA) techniques in relation to peri‐implant bone loss (PBL), after at least 12 months of functiona…
View article: An empirical rainfall threshold approach for the regional civil protection flood warning system: the case study of the Milan urban area
An empirical rainfall threshold approach for the regional civil protection flood warning system: the case study of the Milan urban area Open
In recent years the interest towards flood forecasting in urban areas has increased significantly: urban areas and the people living in there are generally very exposed to floods; also, this problem may worsen in the future due to climate …
View article: Vertical ridge augmentation with Ti‐reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene (d‐PTFE) membranes or Ti‐meshes and collagen membranes: 3‐year results of a randomized clinical trial
Vertical ridge augmentation with Ti‐reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene (d‐PTFE) membranes or Ti‐meshes and collagen membranes: 3‐year results of a randomized clinical trial Open
Background The present study aimed to evaluate hard and soft tissue parameters around implants placed in augmented posterior mandible, comparing Ti‐reinforced d‐PTFE membranes with Ti‐meshes covered with collagen membranes, after 3 years o…
View article: Vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation using customized CAD/CAM titanium mesh with versus without resorbable membranes. A randomized clinical trial
Vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation using customized CAD/CAM titanium mesh with versus without resorbable membranes. A randomized clinical trial Open
Objectives The aim was to evaluate the role of resorbable membranes applied over customized titanium meshes related to soft tissue healing and bone regeneration after vertical/horizontal bone augmentation. Materials and Methods Thirty pati…
View article: Mathematical and numerical studies of models describing cell motility
Mathematical and numerical studies of models describing cell motility Open
Cell migration occurs in many fundamental biological processes and it is an highly complex phenomenon: it is the result of a great amount of intracellular interactions and it occurs through different scales in time and spaces. This Thesis …
View article: Patient-reported outcomes and complication rates after lateral maxillary sinus floor elevation: a prospective study
Patient-reported outcomes and complication rates after lateral maxillary sinus floor elevation: a prospective study Open
Objectives Oral surgery morbidity is highly variable based on patients’ characteristics and kind of surgical intervention. However, poor data are available in the literature regarding patient outcomes after oral surgery. The aim of this re…
View article: Clinical and volumetric outcomes after vertical ridge augmentation using computer-aided-design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) customized titanium meshes: a pilot study
Clinical and volumetric outcomes after vertical ridge augmentation using computer-aided-design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) customized titanium meshes: a pilot study Open
Background One of the most recent innovations in bone augmentation surgery is represented by computer-aided-design/computer-aided-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) customized titanium meshes, which can be used to restore vertical bone defects before…
View article: Cell migration in complex environments: chemotaxis and topographical obstacles
Cell migration in complex environments: chemotaxis and topographical obstacles Open
Cell migration is a complex phenomenon that plays an important role in many biological processes. Our aim here is to build and study models of reduced complexity to describe some aspects of cell motility in tissues. Precisely, we study the…
View article: Vertical and horizontal guided bone regeneration (gbr) with resorbable membrane and titanium plate
Vertical and horizontal guided bone regeneration (gbr) with resorbable membrane and titanium plate Open
Background Many authors demonstrated the predictability of non-resorbable membranes or titanium meshes for bone augmentation for alveolar deficiencies. However, the use of a non-resorbable barrier device is a technique-sensitive procedure …
View article: The Accuracy of Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery Performed Using Fully Guided Templates versus Pilot-Drill Guided Templates
The Accuracy of Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery Performed Using Fully Guided Templates versus Pilot-Drill Guided Templates Open
Purpose. Computer-assisted stereolithographically guided surgery allows an ideal implant placement for prosthetic restoration. Two types of stereolithographic templates are currently available: a fully guided template and a pilot-drill gui…
View article: Evaluation of complication rates and vertical bone gain after guided bone regeneration with non‐resorbable membranes versus titanium meshes and resorbable membranes. A randomized clinical trial
Evaluation of complication rates and vertical bone gain after guided bone regeneration with non‐resorbable membranes versus titanium meshes and resorbable membranes. A randomized clinical trial Open
Background The partial edentulous posterior mandible is often a challenge area that requires a bone reconstructive surgery for implants placement. Purpose This RCT was aimed to evaluate complications rate and vertical bone gain after Guide…
View article: Tapered, Double-Lead Threads Single Implants Placed in Fresh Extraction Sockets and Healed Sites of the Posterior Jaws: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial with 1 to 3 Years of Follow-Up
Tapered, Double-Lead Threads Single Implants Placed in Fresh Extraction Sockets and Healed Sites of the Posterior Jaws: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial with 1 to 3 Years of Follow-Up Open
Purpose . To evaluate the survival, success, and complication rates of tapered double-lead threads single implants, placed in fresh extraction sockets and healed sites of the posterior jaws. Methods . The enrolled patients were randomly di…
View article: Clinical and Histological changes after ridge preservation with two xenografts: preliminary results from a multicentre randomized controlled clinical trial
Clinical and Histological changes after ridge preservation with two xenografts: preliminary results from a multicentre randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Objectives To evaluate and compare clinical and histological changes after ridge preservation procedures with those of spontaneous healing. Materials and Methods Ninety patients were enrolled in the present randomized controlled clinical t…
View article: The ‘Alternating Osteotome Technique’: a surgical approach for combined ridge expansion and sinus floor elevation. A multicentre prospective study with a three-year follow-up
The ‘Alternating Osteotome Technique’: a surgical approach for combined ridge expansion and sinus floor elevation. A multicentre prospective study with a three-year follow-up Open
The aim of this multicentre prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a surgical approach based on a novel osteotome technique, in order to obtain both alveolar ridge expansion and sinus floor elevation. Partially edentu…
View article: Rigenerazione ossea tridimensionale mediante Membrane in D-PTFE rinforzate in titanio o griglie in titanio, in associazione ad impianti conici a doppia spira variabile. Studio randomizzato controllato.
Rigenerazione ossea tridimensionale mediante Membrane in D-PTFE rinforzate in titanio o griglie in titanio, in associazione ad impianti conici a doppia spira variabile. Studio randomizzato controllato. Open
PURPOSE: The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to compare 2 different approaches for Guided Bone Regeneneration (GBR) in posterior region of atrophic mandibles regarding: I) the amount of vertical bone regeneration, II) the type and…
View article: Cervical cancer screening in the Ferrara Local Health Authority catchment area
Cervical cancer screening in the Ferrara Local Health Authority catchment area Open
Since 1996, the Emilia-Romagna Region has been promoting screening programmes for cervical cancer, selecting resident women aged 25-64 as a target population. This analysis concerns a second round of screening performed in the city of Ferr…
View article: Prevention of fecal-orally transmitted diseasesin travelers through an oral anticholeric vaccine (WC/rBS)
Prevention of fecal-orally transmitted diseasesin travelers through an oral anticholeric vaccine (WC/rBS) Open
Introduction. Estimate the efficacy of oral anticholeric vaccine Dukoral® in subjects travelling to high-risk areas for traveler?s diarrhoea and cholera. Methods. The study involved subjects of both genders who planned to travel to high-r…
View article: Knowledge of preventive measures against occupational risks and spread of healthcare-associated infections among nursing students. An epidemiological prevalence study from Ferrara, Italy
Knowledge of preventive measures against occupational risks and spread of healthcare-associated infections among nursing students. An epidemiological prevalence study from Ferrara, Italy Open
Introduction. Exposure to biological agents is the most common occupational risk for nursing staff. This study verified changes in attitudes and knowledge occurred in the nursing students after the first year of degree. Methods. The survey…
View article: Risk perception of sexually transmitted diseasesand teenage sexual behaviour: attitudes towards in a sample of Italian adolescents
Risk perception of sexually transmitted diseasesand teenage sexual behaviour: attitudes towards in a sample of Italian adolescents Open
The aim of the study is to determine awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their prevention in people aged 14-19 of Ferrara and province. The study was carried out using a self-administered standardised anonymous questio…