Marcelo Pigatto D'Amado

Mrs. Marcelo Pigatto D'Amado


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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15 February 2024 in Annals of 3D Printed Medicine
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MDMarcelo Pigatto D'Amado
Marcelo Pigatto D'Amado
JAJoão Bourbon de Albuquerque
João Bourbon de Albuquerque
WBWill Bezold
Will Bezold
BCBrett D. Crist
Brett D. Crist
JCJames L. Cook
James L. Cook

31 March 2025 in Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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BPBianca Pulino
Bianca Pulino
MDMarcelo Pigatto D'Amado
Marcelo Pigatto D'Amado
JAJéssica Freitas de Andrade
Jéssica Freitas de Andrade
GFGeraldo camargo Geraldo Prestes de camargo filho
Geraldo camargo Geraldo Prestes de camargo filho
Raphael Capelli GuerraRaphael Capelli Guerra
Raphael Capelli Guerra
Introduction: The principle of piezosurgery is electrification by pressure. When electrical voltage is applied to certain materials, such as quartz and Rochelle salts, it causes the materials to expand and contract, producing ultrasonic vibrations. This device uses ultrasonic vibrations of 60-210μm/s at 24-36kHz to selectively remove bone, with minimal damage to soft tissue such as blood vessels and nerves. It also provides excellent visibility due to its cavitation effect. Piezosurgery uses low-frequency ultrasonic vibration for osteotomies, minimizing the risk of damage to soft tissues (nerves, vessels and mucosa). Micrometric vibration ensures precise cutting action and allows operational control, increasing safety in anatomical areas that are difficult to access. Objective: The objective of this article is to present an ultrasonic tip geometry capable of providing a smaller contact area, less effort, reduced heat generation, faster cutting and shorter surgical time.

5 February 2026 in Dentistry Journal
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MDMarcelo Pigatto D'Amado
Marcelo Pigatto D'Amado
BPBianca Pulino
Bianca Pulino
RSRobert Alexander Sader
Robert Alexander Sader
GMGabriele Millesi
Gabriele Millesi
Florian Markus ThieringerFlorian Markus Thieringer
Florian Markus Thieringer
Raphael Capelli GuerraRaphael Capelli Guerra
Raphael Capelli Guerra
Background: The piezoelectric saw is a technology used in osteotomies, providing precise and minimally invasive cuts, especially in areas close to vital structures. Despite its advantages, limitations such as prolonged surgical time and restrictions in use for larger bones have motivated the development of ultrasonic tips with more efficient geometries. Methods: A laboratory trial was conducted with 40 ultrasonic tips (n = 40), divided into 2 groups: the test group (n = 20), with an ultrasonic tip featuring a multidirectional angular cutting-tooth geometry, and the control (n = 20), with a straight-tooth ultrasonic tip. Two operators performed standardized osteotomies on synthetic bone blocks, with monitoring of variables including cutting time (in seconds), maximum block and blade temperature (in °C), and bone mass loss (in grams). Sample randomization was block-based, and blade coding ensured operator and evaluator blinding. Results: The results showed a statistically significant reduction of approximately 26% in cutting time with the multidirectional ultrasonic tips (Test = 52.85 s; Control = 71.55 s; p < 0.001), regardless of the operator. No significant differences were observed between groups regarding maximum bone temperature (Test = 30.45 °C; Control = 29.40 °C; p = 0.337), blade temperature variation (Test = 5.30 °C; Control = 4.10 °C; p = 0.337), overall temperature variation (Test = −0.19 °C; Control = 0.06 °C; p = 0.285), or bone mass loss (Test = 0.1355 g; Control = 0.0350 g; p = 0.387). A significant interaction between operator and blade type in some variables, such as bone temperature variation (p = 0.001), reinforces the influence of technical experience on the results. Conclusions: The multidirectional angular geometry of the ultrasonic tip significantly improves cutting efficiency without compromising thermal safety, representing a promising advancement for optimizing osteotomies in surgical settings. The use of this new geometry may enhance productivity, particularly in complex procedures, and deserves future clinical investigation to expand its applicability across different surgical specialties, including orthopedics.