Research
Research activity linked to the Master's in Periodontology and Periimplantology.
The Master in Periodontology and Periimplantology from the University of Barcelona promotes first-class scientific activity, with innovative lines of research and a strong commitment to the generation of knowledge in the field of periodontics and peri-implantology. In addition, the program directors are accredited for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona to direct doctoral theses, which guarantees an academic environment of excellence and encourages the production of high-impact research.
Latest publications
- Traboulsi-Garet B, Jorba-Garcia A, Bara-Casaus J, Camps-Font O, zValmaseda-Castellón E, Figueiredo R, Sánchez-Garcés MÀ. Accuracy of freehand versus dynamic computer-aided zygomatic implant placement: An in-vitro study. J Dent. 2025. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105620. Epub ahead of print.
- Mashala EI, Brunet-Llobet L, Lapitskaya A, Balsells-Mejía S, Mrina O, Miranda-Rius J. Bone disease and oromaxillofacial disorders: a cross-sectional study in a Tanzanian pediatric population. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2025; 20:77. doi: 10.1186/s13023-025-03563-0.
- Ros-Alcaraz C, Erazo-Puentes MC, Camps-Font O, García-García M, Figueiredo R, Valmaseda-Castellón E. Outcomes of surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: a retrospective cohort study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2025. doi: 10.11607/jomi.11018. Epub ahead of print.
- Enfedaque-Prat M, González-Barnadas A, Jorba-García A, Vilarrasa J, Toledano-Serrabona J, Figueiredo R, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Camps-Font O. Accuracy of guided dual technique in esthetic crown lengthening: a prospective case-series study. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2025. doi: 10.1111/jerd.13405. Epub ahead of print
- Bunte K, Brunet-Llobet L, Rocha-Eiroa MD, Ramírez-Rámiz A, Mahmoud MA, Mashala EI, Miranda-Rius J. Patient-related factors that link chronic kidney disease and periodontitis: a scoping review. Odontology. 2024. doi: 10.1007/s10266-024-01031-y. Epub ahead of print.
- Santmartí-Oliver M, Jorba-García A, Moya-Martínez T, de-la-Rosa-Gay C, Camps-Font O. Safety and Accuracy of Guided Interradicular Miniscrew Insertion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2024;13:7697. doi: 10.3390/jcm13247697.
- Lara-Muros M, Camps-Font O, Vilarrasa J, Vilarrasa J, Mir-Mari J, Figueiredo R, Valmaseda-Castellón E. Safety and accuracy assessment of static computer assisted localized piezoelectric alveolar decortication: an in vitro study. Clin Oral Investig. 2024;28:674. doi: 10.1007/s00784-024-05920-y.
- Rabassa-Blanco J, Brunet-Llobet L, Marcote-Sinclair P, Balsells-Mejía S, Correa-Llano MG, Miranda-Rius J. Prevalence of, and risk factors for, dental sequelae in adolescents who underwent cancer therapy during childhood. Oral Dis. 2024;30:604-614. doi: 10.1111/odi.14317.
- Traboulsi-Garet B, Jorba-García A, Bara-Casaus J, Camps-Font O, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Figueiredo R, Sánchez-Garcés MÀ. Accuracy of freehand surgery, static and dynamic computer assisted surgery on zygomatic implant placement: A systematic review and meta-analyses. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2024. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.12.002. Epub ahead of print.
- Cahuana-Bartra P, Brunet-Llobet L, Suñol-Capella M, Miranda-Rius J. Expansive oral giant cell granuloma in a pediatric patient. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2023;16:405-408. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2572.
Doctoral theses
Title: Volumetric tomography in the analysis of morphological changes in the insertion periodontium.
Title: Gingival enlargement induced by orthodontics in a child and adolescent population
Title: Genotoxic and mutagenic effect of implantoplasty in the treatment of peri-implantitis
Title: Effect of bacterial contamination and implantoplasty on the physicochemical and biological properties of Ti alloy implants
Title: Minimally invasive corticotomies to accelerate tooth movement
Title: Dynamic guided surgery in oral implantology
Title: Dentomaxillofacial abnormalities associated with bone diseases in two pediatric populations: Southern Europe and Eastern Africa.
Title: Dental sequelae in adolescents undergoing oncological treatment during early childhood
Title: Periodontal disease in pregnant women associated with preterm birth
Projects
Title: Integrating Peri-Implantitis Research into Higher Education Curriculum - Developing and Integrating Evidence-Based Teaching Materials and Clinical Tools.
Title: Improving our knowledge of the risks associated with micro- and nanoplastics exposure: Clear Aligners as a model (ClearAlign-Risk)
Title: Evaluation of the biosecurity of implantoplasty in the treatment of periimplantitis. Part 2: Analysis of the genetic damage of the peri-implant tissues
Title: Evaluation of the toxicity of implantoplasty for the treatment of bone loss in dental implants
Collaboration with private companies



Learn about the research lines and research groups linked to
The Master in Periodontology and Periimplantology at the University of Barcelona.

Saint John of God Research Institute (IRSJD)
Hospital Dentistry and Periodontal Medicine Research Group
Consolidated research group

Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute
Dental and Maxillofacial Pathology and Therapeutics
Consolidated research group