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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
History of Dentistry in the Province of Frosinone: From Montecassino to the World
From the Roman law on gold in teeth to the translators of Montecassino, to the Bruschi-Scipioni technique: a history of dentistry in Frosinone province.
Gummy Smile: Your Teeth Are Already Beautiful, the Gum Is Hiding Them
Too much gum when you smile? Often the teeth are normal, just covered: passive eruption isn't finished yet. Veneers aren't the answer. What to do instead.
Oral sutures: when they come out and whether it hurts
Oral sutures after dental surgery: when non-resorbable stitches come out (usually 7–10 days), whether removal hurts, and what to do if one falls early.
Smoking after an implant or extraction: how long to wait
Smoking after an extraction triples dry socket risk; after an implant it roughly doubles the failure rate. How long to wait and why.
How long does swelling last after a dental implant
Swelling after a dental implant peaks at 48–72 hours and clears in about a week. What actually works against oedema and when to call your dentist.
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