Tommaso Tura

Dr. Tommaso Tura

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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22 January 2025 in Prosthesis
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SPStefano Speroni DDS PhD
Stefano Speroni DDS PhD
LALuca Antonelli
Luca Antonelli
LCLuca Coccoluto
Luca Coccoluto
MGMarco Giuffrè
Marco Giuffrè
FSFrancesco Sarnelli
Francesco Sarnelli
GEGherlone Felice Enrico
Gherlone Felice Enrico
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of BioHPP® (Biocompatible High-Performance Polymer) superstructures in full-arch implant-prosthetic rehabilitations following the Toronto-Branemark protocol, focusing on biomechanical and biological outcomes. Methods: A 70-year-old edentulous male patient underwent full-arch implant-prosthetic rehabilitation using BioHPP® superstructures fabricated through a CAD-CAM workflow. Radiological and clinical evaluations were conducted to plan implant placement and assess outcomes after one-year of follow-up. The primary endpoints included prosthetic stability, peri-implant bone resorption, and patient-reported satisfaction. Results: The BioHPP® superstructure demonstrated effective stress distribution, leading to minimal peri-implant bone resorption and improved implant stability. Clinical evaluations showed excellent prosthetic fit and functionality, with no complications during the observation period. Radiological analyses confirmed the absence of prosthetic misfits, while patient-reported outcomes indicated high levels of comfort and aesthetic satisfaction. Conclusions: BioHPP® superstructures offer a promising alternative to traditional materials for full-arch implant-prosthetic rehabilitations, providing significant biomechanical and aesthetic advantages. These findings suggest that BioHPP® may enhance clinical outcomes, though further research with larger cohorts and longer follow-up periods is required to validate its long-term reliability.

30 January 2025 in Diagnostics
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SPStefano Speroni DDS PhD
Stefano Speroni DDS PhD
MGMarco Giuffrè
Marco Giuffrè
TTTommaso Tura
Tommaso Tura
QJQamar Ammar Salman Al Jawaheri
Qamar Ammar Salman Al Jawaheri
LALuca Antonelli
Luca Antonelli
SASilvio Abati
Silvio Abati
Background: Drug-induced gingival enlargement is a commonly documented adverse effect in patients administered with calcium antagonist medications. Nifedipine is the medicine most frequently linked to instances of gingival enlargement; nevertheless, amlodipine, likewise a calcium antagonist, can elicit this adverse effect. This case report aims to detail a case of amlodipine-induced gingival hyperplasia, emphasizing the significance of a multidisciplinary approach and outlining its therapy across various surgical phases. Methods: A 48-year-old hypertensive patient using amlodipine therapy presents with aberrant gingival tissue growth in the upper arch. Intraoral examination reveals localized inflammation and tissue enlargement in the papillae areas of the upper arch gingiva, leading to partial covering of the dental crowns. The patient experienced painful sensations and episodes of spontaneous bleeding in the enlarged gingival tissue. Following an initial professional dental hygiene treatment, which included root planning in the upper quadrants, and in consultation with the referring cardiologist, it was determined to discontinue amlodipine and initiate a replacement therapy with olmesartan medoxomil. Fifteen days following the cessation of amlodipine, surgical excision of the thickened interdental gingival tissues in the anterior region was conducted to obtain biopsies for histological confirmation of the observed pathological condition. Results: Histopathological examination validated the diagnosis of drug-induced gingival enlargement, characterized by chorion fibrosis and significant lymphoplasmacytic infiltration. Specifically, parakeratotic and acanthotic characteristics were seen in the gingival epithelium. Adjacent to the inflammatory regions, fibrosis was noted, along with the presence of cytoid bodies, which are typically linked to pathological diseases driven by inflammatory processes. These histological characteristics were consistent with the diagnosis of drug-induced gingival enlargement. Conclusions: A multidisciplinary approach involving the treating physician, dentist, and hygienist, incorporating drug replacement and targeted oral hygiene sessions, is crucial for the management and resolution of calcium channel blocker-induced gingival enlargement.