Isabella Rocchietta
Dentist
Specialist in Periodontology and Implantology
She focuses exclusively on implant surgery, bone regeneration, and periodontology. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in bone regeneration, particularly in the treatment of the most complex defects using tissue engineering techniques and guided bone regeneration.
Training
- 2002 – Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, University of Milan, Italy
- 2004–2005 – Research Fellow at the Department of Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA
- 2015 – Specialist in Periodontology (recognized by merit), UK
- 2015–2017 – MSc (Master of Science) in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, University of Manchester, UK
Academic Experience
- 2002–2011 – Tutor, Department of Periodontology, Dental Clinic and Stomatology, ICP, University of Milan
- 2002–2011 – Research Consultant, Institute for Dental Research and Education, Milan
- 2011–2017 – Research Fellow, Department of Biomaterials, Institute for Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- Since 2013 – Lecturer for the Diploma in Implant Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, London
- Since 2018 – Honorary Senior Research Associate, Department of Periodontology, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London
Isabella Rocchietta
Associations
- Since 2023 – Elected Board Member of the Osteology Foundation
- Since 2023 – Member of ITI (International Team for Implantology)
- 2016–2022 – Elected Board Member of EAO (European Academy for Osseointegration)
- 2006–2014 – Chairman of the EAO Junior Committee
Scientific Publications
Author of publications in national and international journals. Speaker at international conferences on hard and soft tissue regeneration and tissue engineering in dentistry.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Rocchietta+I
She carries out private clinical practice in Milan and London.
Publications
- Alotaibi FF, Rocchietta I, Buti J, D’Aiuto F. Comparative evidence of different surgical techniques for the management of vertical alveolar ridge defects in terms of complications and efficacy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Periodontol. 2023 Nov;50(11):1487-1519
- Thoma DS, Cosyn J, Fickl S, Jensen SS, Jung RE, Raghoebar GM, Rocchietta I, Roccuzzo M, Sanz M, Sanz-Sánchez I, Scarlat P, Schou S, Stefanini M, Strasding M, Bertl K; working group 2 of the 6th EAO Consensus Conference 2021. Soft Tissue Management at Implants; Summary and consensus statements of group 2. The 6th EAO Consensus Conference 2021. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2021 Oct;32 Suppl 21(Suppl 21):174-180
- Nevins M, Chen CY, Kerr E, Mendoza-Azpur G, Isola G, Soto CP, Stacchi C, Lombardi T, Kim D, Rocchietta I. Comparison of a novel sonic toothbrush to manual brushing on plaque control and gingival inflammation. A multicentre, randomized controlled clinical trial. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2021 Jan-Feb;41(1):99-104
- Nevins M, ParmaBenfenati S, Galletti P, Zuchi A, Sava C, Trifan M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Chen CY, Kim D, Rocchietta I. Human Histologic Evaluations of the Use of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser to Decontaminate an Infected Dental Implant Surface in Preparation for Implant Reosseointegration. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. Nov/Dec 2020;40(6):805-812.
- Jepsen S, Schwarz F, Cordaro L, Derks J, Hämmerle CHF, Heitz-Mayfield LJ, Hernández-Alfaro F, Meijer HJA, Naenni N, Ortiz-Vigón A, Pjetursson B, Raghoebar GM, Renvert S, Rocchietta I, Roccuzzo M, Sanz-Sánchez I, Simion M, Tomasi C, Trombelli L, Urban I. Regeneration of Alveolar Defects; Consensus Report of Group 4 of the 15th European Workshop on Periodontology on Bone Regeneration. J Clin Periodontology 2019, June.
- Rocchietta I, Ferrantino L, Simion M. Vertical ridge augmentation in the esthetic zone. Periodontology 2000, June.
- Schliephake H, Sicilia A, Nawas BA, Donos N, Gruber R, Jepsen S, Milinkovic I, Mombelli A, Navarro JM, Quirynen M, Rocchietta I, Schiødt M, Schou S, Stähli A, Stavropoulos A. Drugs and Diseases; Summary and Consensus statements of Group 1. The 5th EAO Consensus Conference 2018.
- Rocchietta I, Simion M, Hoffmann M, Trisciuoglio D, Benigni M, Dahlin C. Vertical Bone Augmentation with an Autogenous Block or Particles in Combination with Guided Bone Regeneration: A Clinical and Histological Preliminary Study in Humans. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2016 Feb; 18 (1) p. 19-29
- Nisand D, Picard N, Rocchietta I. Short implants compared to implants in vertically augmented bone: A systematic review. Clin Oral Implant Res 2015, June.
- Sanz M, Donos N, Alcoforado G, Balmer M, Gurzawska K, Mardas N, Milinkovic I, Nisand D, Rocchietta I, Stavropoulos A, Thoma DS, Torsello F. Therapeutic concepts and methods for improving dental implant outcomes. Summary and consensus statements. The 4th EAO Consensus Conference 2015. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2015 Sep;26 Suppl 11:202-6
- Nevins M, Heinemann F, Janke UW, Lombardi T, Nisand D, Rocchietta I, Santoro G, Schupbach P, Kim DM. Equine-derived bone mineral matrix for maxillary sinus floor augmentation: a clinical, radiographic, histologic, and histomorphometric case series. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Jul-Aug;33(4):483-9.
- Rocchietta I, Nisand D. A review assessing the quality of reporting of risk factor research in implant dentistry using smoking, diabetes and periodontitis and implant loss as an outcome: critical aspects in design and outcome assessment. J Clin Periodontol. 2012 Feb;39 Suppl 12:114-21
- Klinge B, Meyle J; Working Group 2 of the third EAO Consensus Conference 2012.. Peri-implant tissue destruction. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012 Oct;23 Suppl 6:108-10
- Tonetti M, Palmer R; Working Group 2 of the VIII European Workshop on Periodontology. Clinical research in implant dentistry: study design, reporting and outcome measurements: consensus report of Working Group 2 of the VIII European Workshop on Periodontology. J Clin Periodontol. 2012 Feb;39 Suppl 12:73-80
- Simion M, Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Dellavia C. Evaluation of a Resorbable Collagen Matrix Infused with rh- PDGF-BB in Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Augmentation. A Preliminary Report with 3.5 Years Observation. International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent. 2012 Jun;32(3):273-82
- Simion M, Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Dellavia C. Evaluation of a Resorbable Collagen Matrix Infused with rh- PDGF-BB in Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Augmentation. A Preliminary Report with 3.5 Years Observation. International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent. 2012 Jun;32(3):273-82
- Rocchietta I, Schupbach P, Ghezzi C, Maschera E, Simion M., Soft Tissue Integration of a Porcine Collagen Membrane; An Experimental Study in Pigs, International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent. 2012 Feb;32(1):e34-40
- Jung RE, Kapos T, Nicol A, Nisand D, Palarie V, Payer M, Rocchietta I, Schwarz F, EAO Summer Camp: A Facilitated Sharing Experience, Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012 Feb;23(2):257-60
- Nevins M, Camelo M, De Angelis N, Hanratty JJ, Khang WG, Kwon JJ, Rasperini G, Rocchietta I, Schupbach P, Kim DM. The clinical and histologic efficacy of xenograft granules for maxillary sinus floor augmentation. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. May-Jun;31(3):227-35.
- Fontana F, Maschera E, Rocchietta I, Simion M. Clinical classification of complications in guided bone regeneration procedures by means of a nonresorbable membrane. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. May-Jun;31(3):265-73.
- Fontana F, Rocchietta I, Addis A, Schupbach P, Zanotti G, Simion M., Effects of a Calcium Phosphate Coating on the Osseointegration of Endosseous Implants in a Rabbit Model, Clin Oral Implants Res. Jul;22(7):760-766
- Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Addis A, Schupbach P, Simion M., Surface Modified Zirconia Implants: Tissue Response in Rabbits, Clin Oral Implant Res., 20; 844–850
- Simion M, Nevins M, Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Maschera E, Scupbach P, Kim D, Vertical Ridge Augmentation Utilizing an Equine Block Infused with Rh-PDGF-BB: A Histologic Study in a Canine Model, International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent., 29(3):245-255
- Klinge B, Flemmig TF, Working Group 3, Tissue Augmentation and Esthetics, Clin. Oral Implants Res., 20 Suppl 4:166-70
- Simion M, Rocchietta I, Monforte M, Maschera E, Three Dimensional Alveolar Bone Reconstruction by Means of a Combination of Rh-PDGF-BB and Guided Bone Regeneration: A Case Report, Int. J. Periodontics Restorative Dent., 28(3):239-43
- Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Simion M., Clinical Outcomes of Vertical Bone Augmentation to Enable Dental Implant Placement: a Systematic Review, Proceedings of the 6th Workshop in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, J. Clin Periodontol., 35(8 Suppl):203-15
- Tonetti MS, Hämmerle CH, European Workshop on Periodontology Group C, Advances in Bone Augmentation to Enable Dental Implant Placement: Consensus Report of the Sixth European Workshop on Periodontology, J. Clin Periodontol., 35(8 Suppl):168-72
- Fontana F, Rocchietta I, Dellavia C, Simion M., Biocompatibility and Manageability of a New Fixable Bone Graft for the Treatment of Localized Bone Defect. A Preliminary Study in a Dog Model, International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent., 8(6):601-7
- Rasperini G, Pellegrini G, Cortella A, Rocchietta I, Consonni D, Simion M, The Safety and Acceptability of an Electric Toothbrush on Peri-Implant Mucosa in Patients with Oral Implants in Aesthetic Areas: a Prospective Cohort Study, Eur. J. Oral Implantol., 1(3):221-8
- Simion M., Dahlin C., Rocchietta I., Stavropoulos A., Sanchez R., Karring T, Vertical Ridge Augmentation with Guided Bone Regeneration in Association with Dental Implants: an Experimental Study in Dogs, Clin. Oral Implants Res. 18(1):86-94
- Simion M, Rocchietta I, Dellavia C, Three Dimensional Ridge Augmentation with Xenograft and Rh-PDGF-BB in Humans: Report of Two Cases, International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent., 27(2):109-15
- Rocchietta I, The Biological Principles of Guided Bone Regeneration, Journale de Parodontologie & d’Implantologie Orale, 26(1):65-78
- Rocchietta I, Bellucci G, Ennas M, Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Management, Journale de Parodontologie & d’Implantologie Orale, 26(1):7-13
- Rocchietta I, Maschera E, Monforte M, Simion M, Rigenerazione ossea mediata da fattori di crescita (PDGF): l’ingegneria tissutale. Aggiornamento monografico, Il Dentista Moderno, XXV (1): 28-36
- Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Maschera E, Monforte M, Zanellato M, Simion M, Rigenerazione Ossea Verticale: Revisione della Letteratura, Il Dentista Moderno, 166-173
- Rocchietta I, Dellavia C, Nevins M, Simion M, Bone Regenerated via Rh-PDGF-BB and a Xenograft: Back Scattered Electron Microscope Element Analysis, International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent., 27(6):539-45
- Simion M, Rocchietta I, Kim D, Nevins M, Fiorellini J, Vertical Ridge Augmentation by Means of a Deproteinized Bovine Bone Block and Rh-PDGF-BB: A Histologic Study in a Dog Model, International Journal Periodontics Rest. Dent., 26(5):415-23
- Pilloni A, Rasperini G, Rocchietta I, Simion M, Rigenerazione guidata dei tessuti con una barriera polilattica/poliglicolica (FISIOGRAFT®) nel trattamento di deiscenze e/o fenestrazioni implantari: studio cinico controllato ad un anno, Italian Journal of Osseointegration, 1:58-64
- Rocchietta I. Complications in GBR; A decision Tree. Chapter in 3rd Edition GBR book. Edited by Daniel Buser, Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc In Preparation.
- Rocchietta I, Moreno F., Nisand D. Management of complications in anterior maxilla during guided bone regeneration in Bone Augmentation by Anatmoical Regions, Techniques and Decision-Making ed by Zvi Artzi, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing
- Fontana F, Rocchietta I, Simion M, Complications in Guided Bone Regeneration in Dental Implant Complications; Etiology, Prevention and Treatment, 2nd edition Edited by Stuart G Froum, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing
- Rocchietta I, Nisand D, Simion M, Vertical Ridge Augmentation in Osteology Guidelines for Oral and Maxillofacial Regeneration : Clinical Research, Edited by W. Giannobile, N.P. Lang and M. Tonetti Osteology Foundation Research Handbook, Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
- Rocchietta I, Kim DM, Alhezaimi K, Simion M, Vertical Ridge Augmentation in Guidelines for Oral and Maxillofacial Regeneration : Preclinical Models for Translational Research, Edited by Myron Nevins and William Giannobile, Osteology Foundation Research Handbook, Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
- Fontana F, Rocchietta I, Simion M, Complications in Guided Bone Regeneration in Dental Implant Complications; Etiology, Prevention and Treatment, Edited by Stuart G Froum, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing
- Simion M, Rocchietta I, Vertical Ridge Augmentation by Means of Guided Bone Regeneration; Past, Present and Future in 20 Years of Guided Bone Regeneration in Implant Dentistry, Edited by Daniel Buser, Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
- Simion M, Rocchietta I, Minimally invasive strategies for Vertical Ridge Augmentation in Tissue Engineering: Applications in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontics, Second Edition, Edited by Samuel E. Lynch, Leslie A. Wisner-Lynch, Myron Nevins and Robert E. Marx, Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
- Rocchietta I, La biologia della rigenerazione ossea in Dalla rigenerazione guidata tissutale alla rigenerazione ossea guidata, Edited by Massimo Simion, Carlo Maiorana and Giulio Rasperini, Erre e Erre ADV Publishing
- Rocchietta I, Innesti gengivali liberi in La chirurgia mucogengivale finalizzata alla ricopertura radicolare, Edited by Massimo Simion, Carlo Maiorana, Giulio Rasperini Erre e Erre ADV Publishing