Prof. Carlo Fornaini

University of Parma, Italy

E-mail: carlo@fornainident.it

Qualifications

2002         Postgraduate Diploma in “Use of laser in Dentistry” at the University of Florence

2000         Postgraduate Diploma in “ TMJ Pathology” at the University of Milan

1995         Postgraduate Diploma in “Interceptive Orthodontics” at the University of Pavia

1982         Apprenticeship in Dentistry at the Dental Division of University Hospital of Parma

1980         Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan

Publications (Selected)

1. New Clinical Approach for Use of Er:YAG Laser in the Surgical Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Report of Two Cases. Fornaini C, Raybaud H, Augros C, Rocca J. Photomed Laser Surg. 2012 Jan 11. [Epub ahead of print]
2. Analysis of shade, temperature and hydrogen peroxide concentration during dental bleaching: in vitro study with the KTP and diode lasers. Fornaini C, Lagori G, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Guidotti R, Serraj A, Vescovi P. Lasers Med Sci. 2011 Dec 24. [Epub ahead of print]
3. Low energy KTP laser in oral soft tissue surgery: a 52 patients clinical study. Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Nammour S, Vescovi P. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2011 Dec 6. [Epub ahead of print]
4. Early Surgical Laser-Assisted Management of Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (BRONJ): A Retrospective Analysis of 101 Treated Sites with Long-Term Follow-Up. Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Guidotti R, Meleti M, Pedrazzi G, Fornaini C, Bonanini M, Ferri T, Nammour S. Photomed Laser Surg. 2012 Jan;30(1):5-13. Epub 2011 Nov 4.
5. Patient responses to Er:YAG laser when used for conservative dentistry. Fornaini C, Riceputi D, Lupi-Pegurier L, Rocca JP. Lasers Med Sci. 2011 Oct 26. [Epub ahead of print]
6. Intraoral laser welding: ultrastructural and mechanical analysis to compare laboratory laser and dental laser. Fornaini C, Passaretti F, Villa E, Rocca JP, Merigo E, Vescovi P, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2011 Jul;26(4):415-20. Epub 2010 May 2.
7. Nd:YAG laser versus traditional scalpel. A preliminary histological analysis of specimens from the human oral mucosa. Vescovi P, Corcione L, Meleti M, Merigo E, Fornaini C, Manfredi M, Bonanini M, Govoni P, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Sep;25(5):685-91.
8. [Surgical treatment of maxillary osteonecrosis due to bisphosphonates using an Er:YAG (2940 nm) laser. Discussion of 17 clinical cases]. Vescovi P, Merigo E, Manfredi M, Meleti M, Fornaini C, Bonanini M, Rocca EP, De Moor RJ, Nammour S. Rev Belge Med Dent (1984). 2009;64(2):87-95. French.
9. Welding in the dental office by fiber-delivered laser: a new technique. Fornaini C, Bertrand C, Bonanini M, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Jun;27(3):417-23.
10. Intraoral metal laser welding: a case report. Fornaini C, Vescovi P, Merigo E, Rocca JP, Mahler P, Bertrand C, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Mar;25(2):303-7. Epub 2009 Jun 28.
11. Surgical approach with Er:YAG laser on osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) in patients under bisphosphonate therapy (BPT). Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Meleti M, Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Jan;25(1):101-13. Epub 2009 Jun 19.
12. Intra-oral laser welding: an in vitro evaluation of thermal increase. Fornaini C, Bertrand C, Rocca JP, Mahler P, Bonanini M, Vescovi P, Merigo E, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Jul;25(4):473-7. Epub 2009 Mar 26.
13. Quantic molecular resonance scalpel and its potential applications in oral surgery. Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Nammour S, Bonanini M. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Jul;46(5):355-7. Epub 2008 May 20.
14. Nd:YAG laser biostimulation in the treatment of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: clinical experience in 28 cases. Vescovi P, Merigo E, Manfredi M, Meleti M, Fornaini C, Bonanini M, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Photomed Laser Surg. 2008 Feb;26(1):37-46.
15. Nd:YAG and diode laser in the surgical management of soft tissues related to orthodontic treatment. Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Bertrand MF, Merigo E, Nammour S, Vescovi P. Photomed Laser Surg. 2007 Oct;25(5):381-92.
16. Nd:YAG laser biostimulation of bisphosphonate-associated necrosis of the jawbone with and without surgical treatment. Vescovi P, Merigo E, Meleti M, Fornaini C, Nammour S, Manfredi M. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Dec;45(8):628-32. Epub 2007 May 23.