Prof. dr. med. Enrico Belotti (Italy)
M.D., D.D.S. — Oral Surgeon & Specialist in Internal Medicine
Expert in Subperiosteal Implantology & Management of Severe Bone Atrophies
Leading European expert in custom-made subperiosteal implantology and the rehabilitation of severe bone atrophies. Extensive surgical experience with over 10,000 oral surgery procedures and over 800–1,000 cases successfully treated with immediate loading subperiosteal implants.
Education and Training
- 2012–2014
Master’s Degree (2nd Level) in Aesthetic Surgery, University of Perugia / Republic of San Marino. - 1988–1989
Advanced Course in Oral Surgery and Subperiosteal Implantology, New York City (NYU and AAID). Pupil of Professors C. M. Weiss and L. Linkow. - 1988
Specialization in Internal Medicine, University of Brescia. - 1983
Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MD), graduated with 110/110 cum laude, University of Brescia.
Academic Appointments and Scientific Roles
- Since 2022
Adjunct Professor in the Master’s Programme of the Italian School of Implantology, International University for Peace (UN), Rome. - 2019–2021
Professor and International Board Member in the Master’s Programme in Global Implantology, Anania Shirakatsi University of International Relations. - 2012–2013
Professor of the Subperiosteal Implants Module in the Master’s Programme in Implantology and Dental Prosthetics, Nostra Signora del Buon Consiglio University, Tirana. - Active
Co-Founder and Scientific Director of:
AISI – Italian Academy of Implant-Prosthetic Stomatology;
IAFIL – International Academy of Immediate Loading.
Surgical and Dental Expertise
- Complex oral surgery
More than 10,000 surgical procedures, including complex tooth extractions, impacted tooth removal, cystectomies, apicoectomies, biopsies, sinus lift surgery, bone and tissue grafting, and periodontal surgery performed under local anaesthesia and conscious sedation. - Custom-made CAD/CAM subperiosteal implantology
More than 800–1,000 successful surgical procedures addressing severe maxillary and mandibular bone atrophies using full-arch and partial subperiosteal implants with immediate-loading temporary prostheses. - Innovation and clinical research
Pioneered the development of titanium casting for subperiosteal implants in compliance with ASTM and EU standards in 1995. Since 2003–2004, he has also been among the pioneers in testing and implementing 3D stereolithographic techniques in subperiosteal implantology.
Scientific and Educational Activity
- Keynote speaker
Speaker at more than 100 national and international scientific congresses throughout a career spanning over 30 years. - Medical educator
Since 1990, he has organised and conducted numerous continuing professional education courses for medical doctors and dentists. - Publications
Author of specialised monographs, co-author of implantology textbooks, and author of clinical papers published in peer-reviewed international journals, including Dentistry Advanced Research and Attualità Dentale.