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
- Vegas-Bustamante E, Toledano-Serrabona J, Sánchez-Garcés MÁ, Figueiredo R, Demiquels-Punzano E, Gil J, Delgado LM, Sanmartí-García G, Camps-Font O. Cytocompatibility and Microbiological Effects of Ti6Al4V Particles Generated During Implantoplasty on Human Fibroblasts, Osteoblasts, and Multispecies Oral Biofilm. Materials (Basel). 2025;18(24):5626. doi: 10.3390/ma18245626.
- de-la-Rosa-Gay C, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Figueiredo R, Hernández-Mangas A, Camps-Font O. Prediction of traction time for the alignment of impacted maxillary canines. BMC Oral Health. 2025;26:123. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-07181-x.
- Lara-Muros M, de-la-Rosa-Gay C, Vilarrasa J, García-Mira B, Figueiredo R, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Camps-Font O. Pain, duration and safety of computer-assisted surgical exposure of palatally displaced canines: A case series. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2026;31:e48-e55. doi: 10.4317/medoral.27530.
- González-Barnadas A, Ribas-Garcia A, Jorba-García A, Figueiredo R, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Camps-Font O. Impact of Autoclaving on the Dimensional Stability of 3D-Printed Surgical Guides for Aesthetic Crown Lengthening. J Funct Biomater. 2025;16:284. doi: 10.3390/jfb16080284.
- Rubianes-Porta L, Traver-Méndez V, Ghiorghiu R, Piera-Auguet J, Subirà-Pifarré C, Figueiredo R, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Camps-Font O. Impact of implant-abutment connection design on biological and mechanical outcomes in posterior single-tooth restorations: A randomized clinical trial. J Prosthet Dent. 2025;134:1140-1147. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.06.022.
- Traboulsi-Garet B, Jorba-Garcia A, Bara-Casaus J, Camps-Font O, Valmaseda-Castellón E, Figueiredo R, Sánchez-Garcés MÀ. Accuracy of freehand versus dynamic computer-assisted zygomatic implant placement: An in-vitro study. J Dent. 2025;155:105620. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105620.
- 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;40:591-598. doi: 10.11607/jomi.11018.
- 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;37:1284-1296. doi: 10.1111/jerd.13405.
- 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.
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: Effect of metallic micro and nanoparticles on the progression of peri-implantitis and its interaction with the microbiota. Part 3: Clinical study.
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
