Research & publications

 

Research
  • Clinical Research, Advanced Education program in Periodontics, New York University, "Comparison of Clinical, Surgical, and Radiographical Estimation of  Osseous Defects". (1995-1997)
  • Thesis Research, New York University, "Anabolic effect of tetracycline on PDL cell collagen synthesis and gene expression" with Dr. Ronald Craig.  (1996-2000)
  • A Prospective Case Study Using Puros Demineralized Bone Matrix with and without Cortico-Cancellous Chips in Extraction Sockets for Alveolar Ridge Preservation. Protocol Number: 09-200. A clinical study sponsored by Zimmer Dental . (2009-)

 

Publications
  • Esthetic Soft Tissue Closure of Grafted Extraction Sockets in the Posterior Maxilla: the RPPCTF Technique and Case Reports. Submitted to Implant Dentistry Journal on September 8, 2009. Manuscript number: 6086-099C
  • A Comparison of Roll Technique Versus Standard Reflected Flap on Light Transmission and Esthetic Appearance of the Gingiva with Titanium Abutments". Accepted for publication on September 2009, in the Journal of Lebanese Dental Association - JLDA,official scientific organ of the Lebanese Dental Association in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Overview of Peri-Implantitis, Journal de Parodontologie et d’Implantologie Orale. Vol.28(3), 2009 :225-236.
  • Immediate Placement and Provisionalization of Implant-Supported, Single-Tooth Restorations: A Retrospective Study,The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Accepted for publication on September 21, 2008. Manuscript 259.
  • Periodontal Surgery to Regenerate A Peri-implantitis Lesion: Clinical case reports, Periodontal Clinical Investigations, Vol.24(1), 2002:5-9.
  • Use of Bioresorbable versus Non-Resorbable Membranes In The Treatment Of  Gingival Recession, Arab Dental  Journal 1999; 4:133-137.
  • Ridge Augmentation For Improved Implant Placement.The Compendium of Continuing, Education in Dentistry, Vol 19, No.12. December 1998.
  • Editorial, “LE CALVAIRE”, Amalgames, 1993:1-4.
  • La Trousse D’Urgence, Amalgames, 1993: 15-16.