Do Sharpey's Fibers Regulate Bone Metabolism?
Jean Aaron's review proposes a periosteum–Sharpey–endosteum continuum: a poorly mineralized collagen III network that regulates bone. The one we strip.
Bonebenders
An evidence-based blog on periodontology, implantology and oral surgery. Dr. Ernesto Bruschi — dentist in Frosinone, Italy — shares clinical cases, bone regeneration techniques and science-driven protocols. Plus biology, pharmacology, history of medicine and the connections between oral and systemic health.
"Rare are those who use their mind, few those who use their heart, unique those who use both." — Rita Levi Montalcini
Dr. Ernesto Bruschi
I learned oral surgery watching my father's hands — Prof. Giovanni Battista Bruschi. Periodontology I studied with Jan Lindhe and Jan Wennström, in Sweden. In the United States, Ronald Odrich and Frank Celenza Jr. taught me that surgical and prosthetic precision is a form of respect for the patient.
Thirty years on, I still do the same thing. I do surgery. I study. I try to understand why bone heals one way and not another.
Behind every smile there is a person's personal story. Behind every bone and soft tissue defect, a biology worth understanding. This blog is my way of sharing what I see under the microscope and in the operating room — with colleagues and with patients who want to understand.
Latest Articles
Guest Editor for the Journal of Functional Biomaterials: send me the papers that report the failures
JFB Special Issue on implant and oral regeneration materials: what we want, what we send back, deadline 31 March 2027. Guest Editor with Papetti and Manicone.
How to check whether your dentist in Italy is licensed
Italy's FNOMCeO register, registration numbers, dentist or dental technician: check who is treating you in two minutes, and what to do if the name is missing.
My dental implant feels loose: what it means and what to do
Crown, screw or implant: what is actually moving, early versus late failure, and what to do in the first 48 hours. Dr. Bruschi's guide for patients.
Buried Alive: The Osteoblast's Three Fates
The osteoblast builds bone, then meets three fates: apoptosis, the quiet of a lining cell, or being buried alive to become an osteocyte.
Fluoride tablets for children: what they actually do
Do fluoride tablets and drops work for children? The Cochrane reviews say little, and toothpaste does better with fewer risks.
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