Michele Cassetta

Publications (2)2.39 Total impact

• Article: Use of piezosurgery during maxillary sinus elevation: clinical results of 40 consecutive cases.

  Michele Cassetta, Laura Ricci, Giovanna Iezzi, Sabrina Calasso, Adriano Piattelli, Vittoria Perrotti
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  ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of piezoelectric devices during sinus elevation to determine the percentage of sinus membrane perforation and the time required to perform the antrostomy and elevation of the membrane. A total of 35 patients and 40 grafted sinuses were included. The parameters recorded were bony window length and height, bone thickness, osteotomy area, operative time, and number of perforations. Seven (17.5%) membrane perforations were observed, which were repaired with resorbable membranes. The mean length, height, and thickness of the osteotomy were 13.8 ± 2.9 mm, 6.9 ± 1.4 mm, and 1.4 ± 0.4 mm, respectively. The mean osteotomy area was 96.8 ± 32.2 mm2, and the mean operative time was 10.3 ± 2.1 minutes. This study demonstrated that a piezoelectric device could be an attractive alternative for successful sinus augmentation.
  The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 12/2012; 32(6):e182-8. · 1.20 Impact Factor
• Article: Resonance frequency analysis of implants inserted with a simultaneous grafting procedure: a 5-year follow-up study in man.

  Michele Cassetta, Laura Ricci, Giovanna Iezzi, Daniela Dell'Aquila, Adriano Piattelli, Vittoria Perrotti
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  ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to measure implant stability quotient (ISQ) values in grafted sites during 5 years of follow-up. Sixteen patients received a total of 36 implants inserted in sites treated with autologous bone (group A) or porcine bone in addition to autologous bone (group B). In both groups, resonance frequency analysis (RFA) values increased during the observation period. At 2 months, statistical analysis showed significantly lower ISQ values for group B than for group A (P = .0134) and significantly higher ISQ values in the mandible than in the maxilla (P = .0251). RFA measurements suggested stable long-term results for implants inserted in both groups.
  The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry 10/2012; 32(5):581-9. · 1.20 Impact Factor