Osteology Webinar | Morse-Taper Connections, Biconometry and Dynamic Navigation in Implant Dentistry
4 February 2026, 15:00 (CET)
4 February 2026
Morse taper connection, Biconometry, Dynamic navigation, implant dentistry, dental implants, implant-abutment interface, digital implantology
Welcome from the Chair
Several types of implant–abutment connections are available on the market. In recent decades, in vitro and in vivo studies—along with histological, clinical, and radiological investigations—have demonstrated that Morse taper connections exhibit superior sealing capabilities at the implant–abutment microgap. These connections are associated with reduced bacterial leakage, healthier peri-implant soft tissues, and lower marginal bone loss, even after long-term follow-up periods of 10 to 20 years.
In the past decade, numerous microbiological, clinical, and radiological studies have shown that conometric prosthetic crown–abutment connections outperform traditional screwed or cemented systems in terms of biological and mechanical stability.
Dynamic navigation, employing specialized hardware and software, enables clinicians to place implants with significantly greater accuracy and precision compared to conventional techniques.
Event Chair
School of Dentistry, Saint Camillus International University for Health Sciences (Unicamillus), 00131 Rome, Italy.
Adriano Piattelli, M.D., D.D.S., DrHC, is Professor at the School of Dentistry, Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences (UniCamillus), Rome, Italy, and former Full Professor and Dean at the University of Chieti–Pescara. He has authored more than 980 peer-reviewed publications on implant dentistry and biomaterials, with an h-index of 81 (Scopus) and over 53,000 citations (Google Scholar). Recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in implantology, Prof. Piattelli has been ranked #1 globally in implant dentistry (Expertscape) and 4th in Italy in nanoscience research (Top Italian Scientists). His research focuses on immediate loading, bone–biomaterial interactions, and the histological analysis of retrieved implants. He has received Honorary Doctorates from the University of Valencia and UCAM (Spain) and the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award for Implant and Prosthodontic Research (2016). Prof. Piattelli is also Visiting Professor in Serbia and Brazil and founder of the Adriano Piattelli Research Group.
Invited Speakers
Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Bacterial Leakage and Microgap Sealing in Morse-Taper Implant-Abutment Connections: In Vitro Insights.
Natalia Di Pietro is an Associate Professor at the University of "G. d’Annunzio" in Chieti-Pescara, Italy. She has authored over 92 international publications (H-index 26, 2,096+ citations, Scopus), several book chapters, and national papers, and holds a PhD from the University of "G. d’Annunzio" and NIDDK, NIH, USA. Her research initially focused on vascular homeostasis, inflammation, and related diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and neurodegeneration, studied through in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models. Since 2020, her work has expanded to oral health, focusing on innovative biomaterials, dental implants, bone and soft tissue regeneration, osseointegration, neoangiogenesis, advanced medical device applications and the regenerative potential of exosomes and extracellular microvesicles. She has coordinated and contributed to numerous national and international research projects. Prof. Di Pietro serves on editorial boards and scientific committees, reviews for multiple international journals, and has received awards for scientific excellence. She also mentors post-doctoral fellows, supervises PhD and undergraduate theses, supports ERASMUS students, and is a director on the Board of the Bone Biomaterials & Beyond Academy (BBBA).
Cone Morse Connections, Biconometric Prosthetic Concept and Dynamic Navigation: new strategies from Partially to Full Edentulous Cases
Dr. Luca Comuzzi earned his DDS from the University of Verona in 1996 and completed a Master of Science in Periodontology (EFP Certified) at the University of Nijmegen in 2000. From 2002 to 2017, he served as Director of the Postgraduate Course in Periodontology at the University of Padova. He is an experienced oral surgeon, periodontist, and prosthodontist, with over 29 years of clinical practice and more than 18,000 implants placed. Since 2015, he has collaborated with Prof. Adriano Piattelli on clinical and research projects, contributing to multiple publications and presentations. Since 2020, Dr. Comuzzi has been President of the Revcon Academy, focusing on the development of implant–prosthetic conometric systems (AoN) and promoting double conometric implant solutions (CLIKSS) integrated with Computer-Assisted Navigated surgery. He is a specialist in the use of Navigation Systems such as Navident; an Active Member of the BBBA Academy, DDS Society, and DNS society; and regularly lectures at national and international events in periodontology and implantology.
Registration
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Program
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in EST |
Time in CET |
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Prof. Dr. Adriano Piattelli (Chair) Chair Introduction |
9:00 am - 9:10 am |
3:00 pm -3:10 pm |
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Prof. Natalia Di Pietro Bacterial Leakage and Microgap Sealing in Morse-Taper Implant-Abutment Connections: In Vitro Insights |
9:10 am - 9:40 am |
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm |
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Dr. Luca Comuzzi Cone Morse Connections, Biconometric Prosthetic Concept and Dynamic Navigation: new strategies from Partially to Full Edentulous Cases |
9:40 am - 10:40 am |
3:40 pm - 4:40 pm |
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Q&A |
10:40 am - 10:50 am |
4:40 pm - 4:50 pm |
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Prof. Dr. Adriano Piattelli (Chair) Closing of Webinar |
10:50 am - 11:00 am |
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm |
