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  1. Consensus Report of Group 1 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla: Number of Implants, Timing of Implant Placement and Loading

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, February 2026, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  2. Clinician‐ and patient‐reported outcomes following the surgical treatment of single gingival recession defects: A systematic review

    Article • Periodontology 2000, July 2025, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  3. Long‐term outcomes of post‐extraction alveolar ridge preservation and alveolar ridge reconstruction followed by delayed implant placement: A systematic review

    Article • Periodontology 2000, July 2025, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  4. Aesthetics and Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry: Consensus Report

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, June 2025, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  5. Effect of CAD/CAM Abutment Morphology on the Outcomes of Implant Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2024, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  6. Publication Delay of Systematic Reviews in Dentistry: Findings, Implications, and Potential Solutions

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, May 2024, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  7. Metronidazole-loaded chitosan coating for dental implants

    Article • Emergent Materials, March 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  8. From Mindless Mechanic to Educated Educator

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, March 2024, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  9. Editorial: New Beginnings

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, January 2024, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  10. Ultrathin Feldspathic Ceramic Veneers: A Pilot SEM Evaluation of Etched Intaglio Surfaces

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, January 2024, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  11. Long‐term stability of gingival margin and periodontal soft‐tissue phenotype achieved after mucogingival therapy: A systematic review

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, November 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  12. Treatment alternatives for the rehabilitation of the posterior edentulous maxilla

    Article • Periodontology 2000, July 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  13. Histological assessment and gene expression analysis of intra‐oral soft tissue graft donor sites

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, July 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  14. Non‐invasive assessment of peri‐implant mucosal thickness: A cross‐sectional study

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, June 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  15. Relevant domains, core outcome sets and measurements for implant dentistry clinical trials: The Implant Dentistry Core Outcome Set and Measurement (ID‐COSM) international consensus report

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, May 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  16. Relevant domains, core outcome sets and measurements for implant dentistry clinical trials: The Implant Dentistry Core Outcome Set and Measurement (ID‐COSM) international consensus report

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, May 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  17. Relationship between supracrestal soft tissue dimensions and other periodontal phenotypic features: A cross‐sectional study

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, March 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  18. Effect of periodontal phenotype characteristics on post‐extraction dimensional changes of the alveolar ridge: A prospective case series

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, February 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  19. Comparative histological evaluation of intra‐ and extraorally de‐epithelialized connective tissue graft samples harvested from the posterior palate region

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, January 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  20. Errors and complications in clinical periodontal practice due to methodologic bias and bad interpretation of the evidence

    Article • Periodontology 2000, January 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  21. Impact of peri‐implant soft tissue characteristics on health and esthetics

    Article • Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, January 2023, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  22. Alveolar ridge preservation: Complications and cost‐effectiveness

    Article • Periodontology 2000, December 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  23. Diagnostic reproducibility of the 2018 Classification of Gingival Recession Defects and Gingival Phenotype: A multicenter inter‐ and intra‐examiner agreement study

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, December 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  24. Influence of healing time on the outcomes of alveolar ridge preservation using a collagenated bovine bone xenograft: A randomized clinical trial

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, November 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  25. American Academy of Periodontology best evidence consensus statement on the use of biologics in clinical practice

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, October 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  26. Efficacy of biologics in root coverage and gingival augmentation therapy: An American Academy of Periodontology best evidence systematic review and network meta‐analysis

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, October 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  27. Simultaneous Alveolar Ridge Augmentation and Periodontal Regenerative Therapy Leveraging Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB): A Case Report

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, September 2022, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  28. Outcome measures and methods of assessment of soft‐tissue augmentation interventions in the context of dental implant therapy: A systematic review of clinical studies published in the last 10 years

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, July 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  29. Outcome measures and methods of assessment of soft tissue augmentation interventions in the context of dental implant therapy: A systematic review of clinical studies published in the last 10 years

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, July 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  30. Influence of vestibular depth on the outcomes of root coverage therapy: A prospective case series study

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, May 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  31. Does the subepithelial connective tissue graft in conjunction with a coronally advanced flap remain as the gold standard therapy for the treatment of single gingival recession defects? A systematic review and network meta‐analysis

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, May 2022, Wiley

    José João Baltazar Mendes, Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  32. Alveolar ridge preservation reduces the need for ancillary bone augmentation in the context of implant therapy

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, April 2022, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  33. The impact of tooth loss on cognitive function

    Article • Clinical Oral Investigations, December 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  34. Ultrathin Ceramic Veneers in the Esthetic Zone: A 36-Month Retrospective Case Series

    Article • The International Journal of Prosthodontics, September 2021, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  35. Surgery start time and early implant failure: A case–control study

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, May 2021, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  36. Evaluation of a Minimally Invasive Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction Approach in Postextraction Dehiscence Defects: A Case Series

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, May 2021, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  37. Degree of Risk of Bias in Randomized Controlled Trials: Does It Have an Impact on Root Coverage Outcomes?

    Article • Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, March 2021, Elsevier

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  38. Methods to mitigate infection spread from aerosol‐generating dental procedures

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, January 2021, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  39. Characterization of Extraction Sockets by Indirect Digital Root Analysis

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, January 2021, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  40. Peri‐implant marginal mucosa defects: Classification and clinical management

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, November 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  41. Post‐extraction dimensional changes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, November 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  42. Evaluation of poly lactic‐co‐glycolic acid‐coated β‐tricalcium phosphate for alveolar ridge preservation: A multicenter randomized controlled trial

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, October 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  43. Assessment of gingival thickness using digital file superimposition versus direct clinical measurements

    Article • Clinical Oral Investigations, August 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  44. An evidence‐based system for the classification and clinical management of non‐proximal gingival recession defects

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, August 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  45. Antimicrobial Prosthetic Surfaces in the Oral Cavity—A Perspective on Creative Approaches

    Article • Microorganisms, August 2020, MDPI AG

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  46. The fate of the distal papilla around tooth‐bound implant‐supported restorations in maxillary central incisor sites

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, August 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  47. Peri‐implant soft tissue phenotype modification and its impact on peri‐implant health: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, August 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  48. Remote literature review with emphasis on critical appraisal and clinical applicability

    Article • Journal of Dental Education, July 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  49. Static computer‐aided, partially guided, and free‐handed implant placement: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, July 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  50. The peri‐implant phenotype

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, February 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  51. Treatment to preserve bone after tooth extraction

    Article • Journal of Dental Research, February 2020, SAGE Publications

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  52. American Academy of Periodontology best evidence consensus statement on modifying periodontal phenotype in preparation for orthodontic and restorative treatment

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, January 2020, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  53. The significance of surgically modifying soft tissue phenotype around fixed dental prostheses: An American Academy of Periodontology Best Evidence Review

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, November 2019, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  54. Editorial: Endpoints in Oral Implantology: It’s Time to Set the Bar Higher

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, October 2019, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  55. Preservation of bone after tooth extraction

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, June 2019, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  56. Management of the extraction socket and timing of implant placement: Consensus report and clinical recommendations of group 3 of the XV European Workshop in Periodontology

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, June 2019, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  57. Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) in intraoral bone grafting procedures: A systematic review

    Article • Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, March 2019, Elsevier

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, Julie Schiavo

  58. Effects of leukocyte–platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) in different intraoral bone grafting procedures: a systematic review

    Article • International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, February 2019, Elsevier

    Julie Schiavo, Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  59. Periodontal treatment needs in the Medicaid patient population: a retrospective study in a US dental school

    Article • Journal of Public Health Dentistry, December 2018, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  60. Group 1 ITI Consensus Report: The influence of implant length and design and medications on clinical and patient-reported outcomes

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, October 2018, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, Dr Asbjorn Jokstad

  61. Medication‐related dental implant failure: Systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, October 2018, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  62. Comparison of two different surgical approaches to increase peri-implant mucosal thickness: A randomized controlled clinical trial

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, July 2018, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  63. Peri-implant diseases and conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 4 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, June 2018, Wiley

    Professor Juan Blanco, Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  64. Peri-implant diseases and conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 4 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, June 2018, Wiley

    Professor Juan Blanco, Cristiano Tomasi, Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  65. Effectiveness of Two Different Lingual Flap Advancing Techniques for Vertical Bone Augmentation in the Posterior Mandible: A Comparative, Split-Mouth Cadaver Study

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, January 2018, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  66. Case Selection is Critical for Successful Outcomes Following Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone

    Article • Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, June 2017, Elsevier

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  67. Graduate Periodontics Programs’ Integration of Implant Provisionalization in Core Curricula: Implementation of CODA Standard 4-10.2.d

    Article • Journal of Dental Education, June 2017, American Dental Education Association

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  68. Maxillary Sinus Dimensions Decrease as Age and Tooth Loss Increase

    Article • Implant Dentistry, April 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  69. Inferior alveolar nerve trajectory, mental foramen location and incidence of mental nerve anterior loop

    Article • Medicina Oral Patología Oral y Cirugia Bucal, January 2017, Medicina Oral, S.L.

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  70. Biologics and Cell Therapy Tissue Engineering Approaches for the Management of the Edentulous Maxilla: A Systematic Review

    Article • The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, January 2017, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  71. Ridge Site Preparation

    Article • November 2016, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  72. Soft Tissue Management

    Article • November 2016, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  73. Promise of Combining Antifungal Agents in Denture Adhesives to Fight Candida Species Infections

    Article • Journal of Prosthodontics, November 2016, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  74. Novel biomarkers of periodontitis and/or obesity in saliva—An exploratory analysis

    Article • Archives of Oral Biology, October 2015, Elsevier

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  75. Bone Engineering of Maxillary Sinus Bone Deficiencies Using Enriched CD90+ Stem Cell Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Article • Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, June 2015, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  76. Significance of the Immunohistochemical Expression of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-4 in Bone Maturation after Maxillary Sinus Grafting in Humans

    Article • Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, May 2015, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  77. An Overview of U.S. Predoctoral Dental Implant Programs and Their Directors

    Article • Journal of Dental Education, March 2015, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  78. A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Biomarker Levels Around Implants Versus Natural Teeth in Periodontal Maintenance Patients

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, February 2015, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  79. Periodontal Regeneration – Furcation Defects: A Consensus Report From the AAP Regeneration Workshop

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, February 2015, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  80. Periodontal Regeneration – Furcation Defects: A Systematic Review From the AAP Regeneration Workshop

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, February 2015, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  81. Visual labels to facilitate hygiene around implant-supported complete fixed dental prostheses

    Article • Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, December 2014, Elsevier

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  82. Body Fat Indices and Biomarkers of Inflammation: A Cross-Sectional Study with Implications for Obesity and Peri-implant Oral Health

    Article • The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, November 2014, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  83. Effectiveness of Three Different Alveolar Ridge Preservation Techniques: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, July 2014, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  84. Effect of Alveolar Ridge Preservation after Tooth Extraction

    Article • Journal of Dental Research, June 2014, SAGE Publications

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  85. Prevalence of the posterior superior alveolar canal in cone beam computed tomography scans

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2013, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  86. Quality assessment of systematic reviews on alveolar ridge preservation

    Article • The Journal of the American Dental Association, December 2013, Elsevier

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  87. Marginal bone loss around implants placed in maxillary native bone or grafted sinuses: a retrospective cohort study

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, February 2013, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  88. Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews on Periodontal Regeneration in Humans

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, February 2013, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  89. The Effect of Keratinized Mucosa Width on Peri-implant Health: A Systematic Review

    Article • The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, January 2013, Quintessence Publishing

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  90. Predictive Factors for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation Outcomes

    Article • Implant Dentistry, October 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  91. Bone repair cells for craniofacial regeneration

    Article • Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, September 2012, Elsevier

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  92. Sinus augmentation via transcrestal approach: a comparison between the balloon and osteotome technique in a cadaver study

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, June 2012, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  93. Complications associated with implant migration into the maxillary sinus cavity

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2011, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  94. Analysis of the influence of residual alveolar bone height on sinus augmentation outcomes

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2011, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  95. Platelet-derived growth factor applications in periodontal and peri-implant bone regeneration

    Article • Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, February 2011, Informa Healthcare

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  96. Effect of anorganic bovine bone to autogenous cortical bone ratio upon bone remodeling patterns following maxillary sinus augmentation

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, January 2011, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  97. Clinical and Histologic Outcomes After the Use of a Novel Allograft for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: A Case Series

    Article • Implant Dentistry, August 2010, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  98. The Influence of the Bucco-Palatal Distance on Sinus Augmentation Outcomes

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, July 2010, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  99. Histomorphometric comparison of maxillary pristine bone and composite bone graft biopsies obtained after sinus augmentation

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, January 2010, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  100. The Influence of Remaining Alveolar Bone Upon Lateral Window Sinus Augmentation Implant Survival

    Article • Implant Dentistry, October 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  101. Letter to the Editor: Authors' Response

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, August 2009, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  102. A Novel Decision-Making Process for Tooth Retention or Extraction

    Article • The Journal of Periodontology, March 2009, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  103. Implant Surface Treatment Using Biomimetic Agents

    Article • Implant Dentistry, February 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  104. Clinical and histologic comparison of two different composite grafts for sinus augmentation: a pilot clinical trial

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2008, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  105. Evaluation of sinus floor elevation using a composite bone graft mixture

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, June 2007, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  106. Immediate Implant Loading: Current Status From Available Literature

    Article • Implant Dentistry, January 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  107. Flow cytometric and morphological characterization of platelet-rich plasma gel

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2006, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

  108. Influence of alcohol and tobacco habits on peri-implant marginal bone loss: a prospective study

    Article • Clinical Oral Implants Research, September 2005, Wiley

    Gustavo Avila-Ortiz