Personale docente

Posizione accademica attuale

Qualifica: Professore Associato Confermato
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: MED/28 - Malattie Odontostomatologiche
Anzianità nel ruolo: 01/10/2014
Sede Universitaria: Università degli Studi di Parma
Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria; Unità di Odontostomatologia

Gennaio 2022-: Presidente del Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria, Università di Parma

Giugno 2022-: Vicepresidente Nazionale Conferenza Permanente Presidenti CdL Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria

Aprile 2017-2028: Idoneità Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale Professore I Fascia (http://abilitazione.miur.it/public/candidati_2016.php?sersel=105&)

Referente Scientifico Università di Parma per Progetto Nazionale POT-MOOD (MedOdontOrientDomain) Orientamento e Tutorato per i Corsi di Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia e Odontoiatria

Finanziamenti e Progetti di Ricerca

Dall’anno accademico 2024-25: Membro del corpo docente e garante del Dottorato in “Microbiota and Oral Health” Università degli Studi di Parma con attività di tutoraggio e supervisione in qualità di relatore di una studentessa appartenente al XL ciclo di Dottorato.

Progetti di Ricerca con finanziamenti
Anno accademico 2001-2002: Finanziamento “Progetto giovani ricercatori e ricercatori singoli” dall’Università di Parma per il progetto: “Studio dei diversi attributi di virulenza e patogenicità delle specie di Candida isolate dal cavo orale di pazienti immunocompromessi”
Dal 2007-2026: Finanziamenti Locali di Ateneo per la Ricerca -Università di Parma
Dal 2011-2017: Co-investigator dello Studio Scientifico Internazionale “Bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: a case-control genomic study”, che è stato ed è finanziato dall’ International Serious Adverse Effects Consortium (iSAEC) (Principal Investigator Dr Stefano Fedele, Oral Medicine Department, Eastman Dental Institute, University College of London, UK). Questa collaborazione ha già prodotto una prestigiosa pubblicazione scientifica su una rivista internazionale (American Journal of Medicine 2010), la partecipazione a Congressi Internazionali, dove ha vinto il Premio EAOM Young Researcher ad Atene 2012 durante il XI Congresso Biennale dell’European Association of Oral Medicine (EAOM)
Dal 2006-2012: Collabora attivamente con l’Oral Medicine Department, Eastman Dental Institute (Prof. SR Porter) University College of London, UK e con l’European Association of Oral Medicine con particolare riferimento al ruolo delle differenti specie di Candida nei pazienti affetti da diabete mellito, pazienti con trapianto di midollo osseo. Questa collaborazione, ha portato nel 2006 al conseguimento di un PhD (Philosopy Doctor) e la pubblicazione di alcuni lavori scientifici (Oral Microbiology Immunology, J Oral Pathology Medicine). rapporto di la partecipazione a Congressi internazionali EAOM (Londra 2010, Atene 2012)
Dal 2012 -2018: Collabora attivamente con la School of Dental Sciences (Prof. M. Carrozzo), University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK ed in particolare ha recentemente svolto attività di studio e coordinazione di un Progetto di ricerca relativo alle “Urban Legend Series: Oral Candidosis”, che ha portato ad una pubblicazione scientifica sulla rivista Oral Diseases 2013
Dal 2006-2024: Collabora attivamente con la Dental School (Prof. MJ McCullough), University of Melbourne, Australia, con particolare riferimento al tema delle candidosi orali
Dal 2017-2018: Reviewer selezionata per il lavoro di collaborazione internazionale del Gruppo 7 “Medically Necessary Dental Care” per il VII World Workshop of Oral Medicine- Gothenburg Sweden, con la produzione di 3 pubblicazioni scientientifiche sulla rivista Oral Diseases (Supplemento dedicato) nel 2019
2019: Premio SIE Miglior Poster “Effetto antibatterico di due peptidi sintetici di derivazione anticorpale nei confronti di Enterococcus faecalis” G Mergoni, M Manfredi, P Bertani, T Ciociola, S Conti, L Giovati
2021-2023: Principal Investigator Studio n. 703/2021/TESS/AOUPR) “Valutazione del microbioma orale in pazienti sintomatici affetti da lichen planus orale in terapia corticosteroidea topica” (CE 703/2021/TESS/AOUPR)
2023-: Principal Investigator Studio n. 732/2023 /OSS/AOUPR: “Impatto psicologico delle cure odontoiatriche invasive in pazienti oncologici in terapia antiriassorbitiva per secondarismi ossei da tumore metastatico della mammella: studio osservazionale” (PIDEOPAT)
2023-2025: Section head selezionata per il WWOM IX (World Workshop Oral Medicine) WONDER Initiative OLP Phase 2/ Core outcome set (COS) Part II: How should we measure OLP?
2023-in corso: Principal Investigator AAID (American Academy Implant Dentistry Foundation) Research Grant (25.000 $). Titolo del progetto: Reduced impact in the use of antibiotics for dental implant insertion: evaluation of antimicrobial peptide activity at the biomaterial/cell interface- a preliminary study.
2023-in corso: PRIN 2022 PNRR – Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca (224.976 €). Titolo del progetto: Three-dimensional silk fibroin bioactive composite scaffolds functionalized with aptamers for bone regeneration: from bench to pre-clinical testing. PI: Prof. Benedetta Ghezzi, Co-PI: Prof.ssa Maddalena Manfredi, Prof. Giovanni Mergoni, Prof. Giovanni Passeri, Prof. Simone Lumetti, Prof. Edoardo Manfredi, Prof. Andrea Salvaterra Toffoli, Prof.ssa Katia Rupel, Prof. Gianluca Turco, Dott. Pasquale d’Angelo, Dott. Giuseppe Tarabella.
2024-2025: Principal investigator Studio 52/2024/OSS*/AOUPR-ID SIRER 7186) Il ruolo della biopsia delle ghiandole salivari minori per la diagnosi dell’amiloidosi sistemica primaria (AL) in pazienti con mieloma multiplo o gammopatia monoclonale a significato incerto : valutazione retrospettiva
2025-in corso: Principal investigator 102/2025 “Microbiota batterico e fungino in pazienti con leucoplachia omogenea e non omogenea: analisi e potenziali implicazioni nella trasformazione maligna” (Protocollo n. LEU-BIO)

Pubblicazioni indicizzate Medline
1. M. Fazzi, P. Vescovi, A. Savi, M. Manfredi, M. Peracchia. Effetti delle droghe sul cavo orale. Minerva Stomatologica 1999;48:485-92. (citazioni 3)
2. P.Vescovi, M. Manfredi, A.Savi, M.Bonanini. La cancerizzazione del Lichen Planus Orale. Parte I: Revisione della letteratura. Minerva Stomatologica 2000;49:249-55. (citazioni 4)
3. P.Vescovi, M. Manfredi, A.Savi, M.Bonanini. La cancerizzazione del Lichen Planus Orale. Parte II: Associazione con co-fattori di rischio. Minerva Stomatologica 2000;49:257-66. (citazioni 2)
4. P.Vescovi, M. Manfredi, A.Savi, M.Fazzi, M.Bonanini. Burning Mouth Sindrome: esperienza clinica in 75 pazienti. Minerva Stomatologica 2000;49:169-77. (citazioni 1)
5. Z. M Al-Karaawi, M. Manfredi, A. C. W. Waugh, M. J. McCullough, J. Jorge, C. Scully and SR Porter. Molecular characterisation of Candida spp. isolated from the oral cavity of patients from diverse clinical settings. Oral Microbiol Immunol 2002; 17(1):44-49. (IF:1.441, citazioni 24 )
6. M. Manfredi, M.J. McCullough, Z.M. Al-Karaawi, S.J Hurel, S.R. Porter. The isolation, identification and molecular analysis of Candida spp. isolated from the oral cavity of patients with diabetes mellitus. Oral Microbiol Immunol 2002; 17: 181-5. (IF:1.441, citazioni 38)
7. M. Pilli, A. Penna, A. Zerbini, P. Vescovi, M. Manfredi, F. Negro, M. Carrozzo, C. Mori, T. Giuberti, C. Ferrari, G. Missale. Oral lichen planus pathogenesis. A role for the HCV-specific T-cell response. Hepathology 2002;36(6):1446-1452. (IF: 9.825, citazioni 67)
8. M. Meleti, P. Vescovi, M. Manfredi, A. Savi, M. Bonanini. Patogenesis of cyclosporine induced gingival overgrowth. Min Stomatol 2003;52:219-229. (citazioni 6)
9. P. Vescovi, M. Manfredi, S. Cimarosti. Sjögren syndrome: clinical and therapeutic features. A review of the literature. Minerva Stomatol. 2004;53(1-2):1-19. (citazioni 2)
10. M. Manfredi, P. Vescovi, M. Bonanini, SR. Porter. Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome: a review of the literature. Int J Oral MaxilloFac Surg 2004;33:117-124. (IF:1.772, citazioni 58)
11. M. Manfredi, MJ. McCullough, Z. Al-Kaarawi, P. Vescovi, SR. Porter. Update on diabetes mellitus and related oral diseases. Oral Dis 2004;10:187-200. (IF:1.585, citazioni 45)
12. Veronesi L, Bonanini M, Dall’ Aglio P., Pizzi S, Manfredi M, Tanzi ML. Health hazard evaluation in private dental practices: a survey in a province of northen Italy. Acta Biomed Ateneo Parmense. 2004 Apr;75:50-5. (citazioni 9)
13. M. Manfredi, D. Corradi and P. Vescovi. Langerhans-cell histiocytosis: a clinical case without bone involvement. J Periodontol. 2005;76(1):143-7. (IF: 1.784, citazioni 5)
14. M. Manfredi, MJ. McCullough, ZM. Al-Karaawi, L. Polonelli S. Conti, P. Vescovi, SR. Porter. In vitro activity of a monoclonal killer anti-idiotypic antibody and a synthetic killer peptide against oral isolates of Candida spp. differently susceptible to conventional antifungals. Oral Microbiol Immunol. 2005;20(4):226-32. (IF: 2.089, citazioni 12)
15. E. Merigo, M. Manfredi, D. Corradi, M. Meleti, P. Vescovi. Jaw bone necrosis without previous dental extractions associated with the use of biphosphonates (pamidronate and zoledronate): 4 cases report. J Oral Pathol Med 2005; 34:613-617. (IF:1.661, citazioni 78)
16. P. Vescovi, M. Meleti, M. Manfredi, E. Merigo, G. Pedrazzi. Cyclosporine-induced gingival overgrowth: a clinical-epidemiological evaluation in 121 Italian renal transplant recipients. J Periodontol 2005;76:1259-1264. (IF: 1.784, citazioni 16)
17. M. Manfredi, MJ. McCullough, L. Polonelli, S. Conti, ZM. Al-Karaawi, P. Vescovi, SR. Porter. In vitro antifungal susceptibility of 229 Candida isolates from patients with diabetes mellitus. Oral Microbiol Immunol 2006, 21:177-82. (IF: 2.089, citazioni 17)
18. M. Manfredi, MJ. McCullough, ZM. Al-Karaawi, P. Vescovi and SR. Porter. In vitro evaluation of virulence attributes of Candida spp. isolated from the oral cavity of patients affected by diabetes mellitus. Oral Microbiol Immunol 2006, 21:183-89. (IF: 2.089, citazioni 16)
19. Vescovi P., Merigo E., Meleti M., Manfredi M. Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis (BON) of the jaws: a possible treatment? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2006 Sep;64(9):1460-2. (IF: 1.256, citazioni 24)
20. M. Manfredi, MJ. McCullough, ZM. Al-Karaawi, P. Vescovi and SR. Porter. Analysis of the strain relatedness of oral Candida albicans in patients with diabetes mellitus using polymerase chain reaction-fingerprinting. Oral Microbiol Immunol. 2006 Dec;21(6):353-9. (IF: 2.089, citazioni 3)
21. Savi A., Manfredi M., Pizzi S., Vescovi P., Ferrari S. Inferior alveolar nerve injury related to surgery for an erupted third molar. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007 Feb;103(2):e7-9. (IF: 1.592, citazioni 4)
22. Merigo E., Manfredi M., Meleti M., Guidotti R., Ripasarti A., et al. Bone necrosis of the jaws associated with bisphosphonate treatment: a report of twenty-nine cases. Acta Biomed 2006 Aug;77(2):109-17 (citazioni 52)
23. Merigo E., Manfredi M., Zanetti MR., Miazza D., Pedrazzi G., Vescovi P. Burning mouth syndrome and personality profiles. Minerva Stomatol 2007 Apr;56(4):159-67. (citazioni 6)
24. Vescovi P., Merigo E., Meleti M., Fornaini C., Nammour S., Manfredi M. Nd:YAG laser biostimulation of bisphosphonate-associated necrosis of the jawbone with and without surgical treatment. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Dec;45(8):628-32. (IF: 0.834, citazioni 49)
25. Manfredi M., Merigo E., Pavesi G, Macaluso GM, Vescovi P. Tongue lesions and isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy: a case report. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007 Aug;104(2):e18-20. (IF: 1.592, citazioni 4)
26. M. Manfredi, E. Merigo, A. Salati, S. Conti, A. Savi, L. Polonelli, M. Bonanini, P. Vescovi. In vitro candidacidal activity of a synthetic killer decapeptide (KP) against Candida albicans cells adhered to resin acrylic discs. J Oral Pathol Med. 2007 Sep;36(8):468-71 (IF:1.711, citazioni 5)
27. P. Vescovi, M. Manfredi, E. Merigo, M. Meleti. Early surgical approach preferable to medical therapy for biphosphonate-related ONJ. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66:831-832 (IF: 1.241, citazioni 16)
28. P. Vescovi, E. Merigo, M. Manfredi, M. Meleti, C. Fornaini, M. Bonanini, JP. Rocca, S. Nammour. Nd:YAG laser biostimulation in the treatment of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: clinical experience in 28 cases. Photomed Laser Surg 2008 Feb;26(1):37-46. (IF: 1.230, citazioni 31)
29. P. Vescovi, M. Manfredi, E. Merigo, C. Fornaini, JP. Rocca, S. Nammour, M. Bonanini. Quantic molecular resonance scalpel and its potential application in oral surgery. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008; 46: 355-7. (IF: 0.787, citazioni 6)
30. Lodi G, Franchini R, Bez C, Sardella A, Moneghini L, Pellegrini C, Bosari S, Manfredi M, Vescovi P, Carrassi A. Detection of survivin mRNA in healthy oral mucosa, oral leucoplakia and oral cancer. Oral Dis 2010;16:61-7. (IF: 2.145, citazioni 5)
31. Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Meleti M, Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Surgical approach with Er:YAG laser on osteonecrois of the jaws (ONJ) in patients under bisphosphonate therapy (BPT). Laser Med Sci 2010; 25:101-113. (IF: 2.302, citazioni 28).
32. Vescovi P, Corcione L, Meleti M, Merigo E, Fornaini C, Manfredi M, Bonanini M, Govoni P, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Nd:YAG laser versus traditional scalpel. A preliminary histological analysis of specimens from the human oral mucosa. Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Sep;25(5):685-91. (IF: 2.302, citazioni 12)
33. Fedele S, Porter SR, D'Aiuto F, Aljohani S, Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Arduino PG, Broccoletti R, Musciotto A, Di Fede O, Lazarovici TS, Campisi G, Yarom N. Nonexposed variant of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: a case series. Am J Med. 2010 Nov;123(11):1060-4. (IF: 5.111, citazioni 44)
34. Fornaini C, Passaretti F, Villa E, Rocca JP, Merigo E, Vescovi P, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Nammour S. Intraoral laser welding: ultrastructural and mechanical analysis to compare laboratory laser and dental laser. Lasers Med Sci. 2011 Jul;26(4):415-20. (IF: 2.004, citazioni 3)
35. Manfredi M, Merigo E, Guidotti R, Meleti M, Vescovi P. Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: a case series of 25 patients affected by osteoporosis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011 Mar;40(3):277-84. (IF: 1.506, citazioni 30)
36. Vescovi P, Campisi G, Fusco V, Mergoni G, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Solazzo L, Gabriele M, Gaeta GM, Favia G, Peluso F, Colella G. Surgery-triggered and non surgery-triggered Bisphosphonate-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (BRONJ): A retrospective analysis of 567 cases in an Italian multicenter study. Oral Oncol. 2011 Mar;47(3):191-4. (IF: 2.857, citazioni 24)
37. Manfredi M, Scoditti U, Angelini M, de Giampaulis P, Borrini BM, Macaluso GM, Pavesi G, Vescovi P. Dry mouth as an initial sign of food-borne botulism: a case report and review of the literature. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2011 Apr;111(4):e15-8. (IF: 1.457, citazioni 1)
38. Mergoni G, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Vescovi P. Diffuse brown pigmentation of the buccal mucosa and tongue. J Am Dent Assoc. 2011 Jul;142(7):825-7. (IF:1.773 )
39. Vescovi P, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Guidotti R, Nammour S. Bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ): a concise review of the literature and a report of a single centre experience with 151 patients. J Oral Pathol Med 2012;41(3):214-221. (IF: 2.055, citazioni 11)
40. Savi A, Turillazzi O, Cocconi R, Bonanini M, Pizzi S, Manfredi M. Central incisor loss after delayed replantation following avulsion: a contemporary restorative and adjunctive orthodontic management approach. Dent Traumatol. 2012;28(2):161-165. (IF: 1.000, citazioni 2)
41. Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Guidotti R, Meleti M, Pedrazzi G, Fornanini C, Bonanini M, Ferri T, Nammour S. Early surgical laser assisted management of bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ): retrospective analysis and long-term follow-up on 101 sites. Photomed Laser Surg 2012; 30(1):5-13. (IF: 1.255, citazioni 7)
42. Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Nammour S, Vescovi P. Low energy KTP laser in oral soft tissue surgery: a 52 patient clinical study. Med oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2012;17(2):e287-91. (IF: 1.017, citazioni 3)
43. Merigo E, Clini F, Fornaini C, Oppici A, Paties C, Zangrandi A, Fontana M, Rocca JP, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Cella L, Vescovi P. Laser-assisted surgery with different wavelenghts: a preliminary ex vivo study on thermal increase and histological evaluation. Laser Med Sci 2012;28(2):497-504. (IF: 2.402, citazioni 1)
44. Vescovi P, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Fornaini C, Nammour S. Surgical approach and laser applications in BRONJ osteoporotic and cancer patients. J Osteoporos 2012;2012:585434: 1-8. (citazioni 1)
45. Merigo E, Fornaini C, Manfredi M, Meleti M, Alberici F, Corcione L, Buzio C, Rocca JP, Ferri T, Vescovi P. Orofacial granulomatosis treated with low-level laser therapy: a case report. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2012;113(6):e25-9. (IF: 1.495, citazioni 2)
46. Manfredi M, Polonelli L, Aguirre-Urizar J, Carrozzo M, McCullough MJ. Urban legend series: oral candidosis. Oral Dis 2013; 19(3):245-261. (IF: 2.495, citazioni 2)
47. Fornaini C, Lagori G, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Guidotti R, Sarraj A, Vescovi P. Analysis of the shade, temperature and hydrogen perioxide concentration during dental bleaching:in vitro study with KTP and diode lasers. Laser Med Sci 2013;28(1):1-6. (IF: 2.402, citazioni 3)
48. Savi A, Turillazzi O, Pizzi S, Bonanini M, Manfredi M. Therapeutic management for post-traumatic treatment of the anterior dental region: a case report with long-term follow-up. Dental Traumatology 2013; 29(3):234-237. (IF: 1.000)
49. Vescovi P, Conti S, Merigo E, Ciociola T, Polonelli L, Manfredi M, Meleti M, Fornanini C, Rocca JP, Nammour S. In vitro bactericidal effect of Nd:YAG laser on Actinomyces israelii. Laser Med Sci 2013;28(4):1131-1135. (IF: 2.402)
50. Vescovi P, Meleti M, Merigo E, Manfredi M, Fornaini C, Guidotti R, Nammour SA. Case series of 589 tooth extractions in patients under bisphosphonates therapy. Proposal of clinical protocol supported by Nd:YAG low level laser therapy. Med Oral Pathol Oral Cir Bucal 2013;18(4):e680-685. (IF: 1.017, citazioni 1)
51. Sarraj A, Mergoni G, Manfredi M, Meleti M, Vescovi P. A case of Heck's disease treated with Quantum Molecular Resonance Scalpel. Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2013 Oct 24;4(Suppl 2):38-9.
52. Mergoni G, Sarraj A, Merigo E, Vescovi P, Manfredi M. Oral submucosal hemorrhage as first clinical manifestation of H. Pylori-Associated Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2013 Oct 24;4(Suppl 2):31.
53. Mergoni G, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Vescovi P. Should jaws positive tracer uptake on scintigraphy be considered a new finding of BRONJ stage 0? Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2013 Oct 24;4(Suppl 2):30.
54. Broccoletti R, Arduino PG, Vescovi P, Mergoni G, Mattiuzzi M, Merigo E, Dilupo M, Manfredi M. Quantic molecular resonance scalpel vs traditional scalpel in the treatment of labial mucocele: A two-center randomized controlled trial. Quintessence Int. 2014;45(4):331-8. (IF: 0.710)
55. Vescovi P, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Fornaini C, Nammour S, Mergoni G, Sarraj A, Bagan JV. Conservative surgical management of stage I bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Int J Dent. 2014;2014:107690.
56. Savi A, Turillazzi O, Crescini A, Manfredi M. Esthetic treatment of a diffuse amelogenesis imperfecta using pressed lithium disilicate and feldspathic ceramic restorations: 5-year follow up. J Esthet Restoration Dentistry 2014;26(6):363-73 doi: 10.1111/jerd.12104. (IF: 0.957)
57. Vescovi P, Meleti M, Merigo E, Manfredi M, Corradi D, Giovannacci I, Poli T, Nammour S. Soft tissue chondroma of the oral cavity: an extremely rare tumour localized on the hard palate. Case Rep Med. 2014;2014:414861. doi: 10.1155/2014/414861. Epub 2014 Mar 4.
58. Meleti M, Giovannacci I, Corradi D, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Bonanini M, Vescovi P. Odontogenic myxofibroma: a concise review of the literature with emphasis on the surgical approach. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2015 Jan 1;20(1):e1-6. Review.
59. Giovannacci I, Mergoni G, Meleti M, Merigo E, Fornaini C, Manfredi M, Bonanini M, Vescovi P. Postoperative discomfort in oral soft tissue surgery: a comparative perspective evaluation of Nd:YAG Laser, quantic molecular resonance scalpel and cold blade. Minerva Stomatol. 2015 Feb;64(1):9-20
60. Vescovi P, Giovannacci I, Merigo E, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Fornaini C, Nammour S. Tooth extractions in high-risk patients under bisphosphonate therapy and previously affected with osteonecrosis of the jaws: surgical protocol supported by low-level laser therapy. J Craniofac Surg. 2015 May;26(3):696-9.
61. Merigo E, Vescovi P, Margalit M, Ricotti E, Stea S, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Fornaini C. Efficacy of LLLT in swelling and pain control after the extraction of lower impacted third molars. Laser Ther. 2015 Mar 31;24(1):39-46.
62. Savi A, Crescini A, Tinti C, Manfredi M. Ultra-Thin Veneers Without Tooth Preparation in Extensive Oligodontia. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2015 Nov-Dec;35(6):e97-e103. doi: 10.11607/prd.2399.
63. Vescovi P, Giovannacci I, Otto S, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Fornaini C, Nammour S, Meleti M. Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: An Autofluorescence-Guided Surgical Approach Performed with Er:YAG Laser. Laser Surg. 2015 Aug;33(8):437-42.
64. Giovannacci I, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Fornaini C, Bonanini M, Vescovi P. Autofluorescence as indicator for detecting the surgical margins of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws. Minerva Stomatol. 2016 Aug;65(4):248-52.
65. Giovannacci I, Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Meleti M. Non-invasive visual tools for diagnosis of oral cancer and dysplasia: A systematic review. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2016 May 1;21(3):e305-15.
66. Manfredi M, Figini L, Gagliani M, Lodi G. Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Dec1;12:CD005296.
67. Giovannacci I, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Mortellaro C, Greco Lucchina A, Bonanini M, Vescovi P. Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Around Dental Implants: Implant Surgery-Triggered or Implant Presence-Triggered Osteonecrosis? J Craniofac Surg. 2016 May;27(3):697-701.
68. Ghidini G, Manfredi M, Giovannacci I, Mergoni G, Sarraj A, Mureddu M, Giunta G, Bonanini M, Meleti M, Vescovi P. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: risk factors in patients under biphosphonate versus patients under antiresorptive-antiangiogenic drugs. Minerva Stomatol. 2017 Aug;66(4):135-140.
69. Manfredi M, Mergoni G, Goldoni M, Salvagni S, Merigo E, Meleti M, Vescovi P. A 5-year retrospective longitudinal study on the incidence and the risk factors of osteonecrosis of the jaws in patients treated with zoledronic acid for bone metastases from solid tumors. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2017 May 1;22(3):e342-e348.
70. Merigo E, Conti S, Ciociola T, Fornaini C, Polonelli L, Lagori G, Manfredi M, Vescovi P. Effect of different wavelengths and dyes on Candida albicans: In vivo study using Galleria mellonella as an experimental model. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2017 Jun;18:34-38.
71. Fung P, Bedogni G, Bedogni A, Petrie A, Porter S, Campisi G, Bagan J, Fusco V, Saia G, Acham S, Musto P, Petrucci MT, Diz P, Colella G, Mignogna MD, Pentenero M, Arduino P, Lodi G, Maiorana C, Manfredi M, Hallberg P, Wadelius M, Takaoka K, Leung YY, Bonacina R, Schiødt M, Lakatos P, Taylor T, De Riu G, Favini G, Rogers SN, Pirmohamed M, Nicoletti P; GENVABO Consortium, Fedele S. Time to onset of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: a multicentre retrospective cohort study. Oral Dis 2017 May;23(4):477-483.
72. Giovannacci I, Giunta G, Pedrazzi G, Meleti M, Manfredi M, Migliario M, Brucoli M, Greco Lucchina A, Mortellaro C, Vescovi P. Erbium Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Versus Traditional Bur in the Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: Analysis of Intra- and Postoperative Differences. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 Nov;29(8):2282-2286.
73. Mergoni G, Percudani D, Lodi G, Bertani P, Manfredi M. Prevalence of Candida Species in Endodontic Infections: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Endod. 2018 Nov;44(11):1616-1625.
74. Manfredi M. Direct oral anticoagulant agents: Are they so safe? Oral Dis. 2019 Jul;25(5):1243-1244
75. Christoforou J, Karasneh J, Manfredi M, Dave B, Walker JS, Dios PD, Epstein J, Kumar N, Glick M, Lockhart PB, Patton LL. World Workshop on Oral Medicine VII: Non-opioid pain management of head and neck chemo/radiation-induced mucositis: A systematic review. Oral Dis. 2019 Jun;25 Suppl 1:182-192.
76. Mergoni G, Magnani V, Goldoni M, Vescovi P, Manfredi M. Effects of oral healthcare motivation in patients with gingival oral lichen planus: A randomized controlled trial. Oral Dis. 2019 Jul;25(5):1335-1343.
77. Mergoni G, Magnani V, Goldoni M, Vescovi P, Manfredi M. Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Protocols on Streptococcus mutans with Different Combinations of Wavelengths and Photosensitizing Dyes. Bioengineering (Basel). 2019 May 10;6(2) ) pii: E42.
78. Karasneh J, Christoforou J, Walker JS, Manfredi M, Dave B, Diz Dios P, Lockhart PB, Patton LL. World Workshop on Oral Medicine VII: Platelet count and platelet transfusion for invasive dental procedures in thrombocytopenic patients: A systematic review. Oral Dis. 2019 Jun;25 Suppl 1:174-181. doi: 10.1111/odi.13082.
79. Manfredi M, Dave B, Percudani D, Christoforou J, Karasneh J, Diz Dios P, Glick M, Kumar N, Lockhart PB, Patton LL. World workshop on oral medicine VII: Direct anticoagulant agents management for invasive oral procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Dis. 2019 Jun;25 Suppl 1:157-173.
80. Savi A, Crescini A, Manfredi M, De Maria A, Bresciano M. Agenesis of a maxillary lateral incisor associated with bilateral canine inclusions: A noninvasive multidisciplinary approach. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2019 Jul 30.
81. Lodi G, Manfredi M, Mercadante V, Murphy R, Carrozzo M. Interventions for treating oral lichen planus: corticosteroid therapies. Lodi G, Manfredi M, Mercadante V, Murphy R, Carrozzo M. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Feb 28;2(2):CD001168.
82. Lodi G, Manfredi M, Mercadante V, Murphy R, Carrozzo M. Antibiotics to prevent complications following tooth extractions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Feb 24;2:CD003811.
83. Mergoni G, Lodi G, Manfredi M. China is near. Or not? Int Endod J 2021;54(12):2330-2331.
84. Mergoni G, Manfredi M, Bertani P, Ciociola T, Conti S, Giovati L. Activity of Two Antimicrobial Peptides against Enterococcus faecalis in a Model of Biofilm-Mediated Endodontic Infection. Antibiotics (Basel). 2021 Oct 7;10(10):1220. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics10101220.
85. Manfredi M, Ghidini G, Ridolo E, Pizzi S. Oral lesions postinjection of the first administration of Pfizer-BioNTech SARS-CoV-2 (BNT162b2) vaccine. Oral Dis. 2021 May 12:10.1111/odi.13912. doi: 10.1111/odi.13912.
86. Mergoni G, Ganim M, Lodi G, Figini L, Gagliani M, Manfredi M. Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Dec 13;12(12):CD005296. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005296.pub4.
87. Pentenero M, Azzi L, Lodi G, Manfredi M, Varoni EM. Chronic mechanical irritation and oral cancer: Less evidence to support its role than the one ruling it out. Oral Dis. 2022 Apr 29. doi: 10.1111/odi.14224. Epub ahead of print.
88. Pispero A, Lombardi N, Manfredi M, Varoni EM, Sardella A, Lodi G. Oral infections in oral cancer survivors: A mini-review. Front Oral Health. 2022 Oct 21;3:970074. doi: 10.3389/froh.2022.970074.
89. Mergoni G, Citterio I, Toffoli A, Macaluso GM, Manfredi M. How Is Endodontics Taught in Italy? A Survey of Italian Dental Schools. J Clin Med. 2022 Dec 2;11(23):7190. doi: 10.3390/jcm11237190. PMID: 36498763; PMCID: PMC9738303
90. Manfredi M, Mureddu M, Mancini C, Vescovi P. Case report: Oral ulceration of buccal mucosa. Oral Dis. 2023 Jan 27. doi: 10.1111/odi.14524. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36705270.
91. Meglioli M, Mergoni G, Artioli F, Ghezzi B, Manfredi M, Macaluso GM, Lumetti S. A Novel Self-Assessment Method for Training Access Cavity on 3D Printed Endodontic Models. Dent J (Basel). 2023 Jun 13;11(6):152. doi: 10.3390/dj11060152.
92. Mergoni G, Ghezzi B, Toffoli A, Meglioli M, Manfredi M. The top 100 most-cited articles in dentistry by authors with Italian affiliation. Minerva Dent Oral Sci. 2024 Jun 6. doi: 10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04796-4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38842391.
93. Ghezzi B, Meglioli M, Salvaterra Toffoli A, Mergoni G, Rossi F, Manfredi M, Lumetti S, Manfredi E. Polishing methods for composites restoration: the influence on human gingival fibroblasts behaviour. BMC Oral Health. 2024 Jun 3;24(1):651. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04418-z. PMID: 38831398; PMCID: PMC11149303.
94. Manfredi M, Mureddu M, Mancini C, Vescovi P. Case report: Oral ulceration of buccal mucosa. Oral Dis. 2024 Mar;30(2):70-72. doi: 10.1111/odi.14524. Epub 2023 Mar 29. PMID: 36705270.
95. Ghidini G, Olivari A, Buti S, Vescovi P, Manfredi M. Lateral Deviation of the Tongue in an Otherwise Asymptomatic Patient. Oral Dis. 2025 Oct 22. doi: 10.1111/odi.70063. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41123074.
96. Mergoni G, Ghezzi B, Salvaterra Toffoli A, Manfredi M. Retracted articles in endodontic-related literature: an analysis of 60 cases. Minerva Dent Oral Sci. 2025 Apr;74(2):128-137. doi: 10.23736/S2724-6329.24.05043-5. Epub 2025 Jan 20. PMID: 39829297.
97. Gioco G, Schiavelli A, Majorana A, Bardellini E, Abati S, Sardella A, Spadari F, Pellegrini M, Lauritano D, Borgia R, Pentenero M, Sutera S, Arduino PG, Gambino A, Broccoletti R, Biasotto M, Ottaviani G, Azzi L, D'Aiuto A, Gissi DB, Gabusi A, Santarelli A, Mascitti M, Vescovi P, Bortolotti G, Manfredi M, Meleti M, Zino G, Romeo U, Tenore G, Favia G, Limongelli L, Petruzzi M, Dimilito F, Lo Muzio L, Bizzoca ME, Campisi G, Panzarella V, Leuci S, Serpico R, Lucchese A, Colella G, Oteri G, Marcianò A, Isola G, Polizzi A, Giudice A, Calabria E, Mariani U, Adamo D, Canfora F, Graziani F, Nisi M, Giuliani M, Ritrovato L, De Micheli F, Rupe C, Scilla F, Patini R, Cordaro M, Mignogna MD, Lajolo C; SIPMO (Italian Society of Oral Pathology and Medicine). Association Between Oral Lichen Planus and Non-Oral Cancers: A Multicentre Case-Control SIPMO Study. Oral Dis. 2025 Nov 24. doi: 10.1111/odi.70152. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41286554.
98. Ghezzi B, Artesani L, Giovati L, Croci S, Valotti F, Mergoni G, Manfredi M. Biological behavior of human gingival fibroblasts and formation of microbial biofilm on 3D-printed dental resin restorations. Dent Mater. 2025 Oct;41(10):1266-1276. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2025.07.012. Epub 2025 Jul 21. PMID: 40695646.
99. Ghezzi B, Savi A, Scalera A, Bianchi E, Delafaille J, Salvaterra Toffoli A, Manfredi E, Manfredi M. Micro-computed tomography evaluation of partial indirect adhesive restorations: a proof-of-concept study on the effect of preparations and traditional or additive cam workflow. The International Journal of Prosthodontics 2026 Accepted

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E’ Coautrice del Capitolo 4: ONJ e bisfosfonati- Aspetti diagnostici e clinici (pag. 95-110). In: “Osteonecrosi Mascellari e Bisfosfonati: Prevenzione, Diagnosi e Terapia”. La Stamperia Edizioni – Parma 2007

E’ Coautrice del Capitolo 4: Prevenzione delle ONJ. Prevenzione odontoiatrica e approccio odontostomatologico ai pazienti in terapia con bisfosfonati. - Aspetti diagnostici e clinici (pag. 153-163). In: “Osteonecrosi Mascellari e Bisfosfonati: Prevenzione, Diagnosi e Terapia”. La Stamperia Edizioni – Parma 2007.

E’ Coautrice del Capitolo 6: Terapia delle ONJ. Esperienza clinica dell’ambulatorio di Patologia e medicina Orale di Parma (pag. 193-214). In: “Osteonecrosi Mascellari e Bisfosfonati: Prevenzione, Diagnosi e Terapia”. La Stamperia Edizioni – Parma 2007.

E’ Coautrice del Capitolo 5: Aspetti diagnostici e clinici delle osteonecrosi mascellari (pag. 41-66) In: “Osteonecrosi Mascellari e Bisfosfonati: Prevenzione Odontoiatrica e Terapia”. Edizioni Tecniche Nuove, Milano, Giugno 2008.

E’ Coautrice del Capitolo 6: Prevenzione odontoiatrica (pag. 67-86) In: “Osteonecrosi Mascellari e Bisfosfonati: Prevenzione Odontoiatrica e Terapia”. Edizioni Tecniche Nuove, Milano, Giugno 2008.

E’ Coautrice del Capitolo 12 “Prosthetic rehabilitation in a patient with ectodermal dysplasia” In: “Case Reports in Paediatric Dentistry”, edited by Van Amerogen E, de Jong-Lenters M, Marks L, Veerkamp J, Quintessence Publishing Co LtdNew Malden , Surrey, GB 2009.

E’ Coautrice del Capitolo 18 “Protocollo clinico-diagnostico delle patologie delle mucose orali, delle ghiandole salivari e delle ossa mascellari” In Chirurgia Odontostomatologica- SidCO- Minerva Medica 2014

E’ Coautrice del Capitolo “Adjuvant Treatment Options in the Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw- Bisphosphonates, Denosumab and New Agents” in Medication related osteonecrosis of the Jaws. Editors: Otto, Sven. Springer 2015

E’ coautrice del Capitolo “Oral and maxillofacial fungal infections” in Contemporary Oral Medicine. Editors: Camile S. Farah, Ramesh Balasubramaniam, Michael John McCullough. Springer International Publishing AG 2018

E’ coautrice del Capitolo 10 “Le infezioni mitotiche del cavo orale” in Patologia e Medicina Orale. Società Italiana di Patologia e Medicina Orale Edra Edizioni 2022

E’ coautrice del Capitolo 12 “Le lesioni pigmentate del cavo orale” in Patologia e Medicina Orale. Società Italiana di Patologia e Medicina Orale Edra Edizioni 2022

E’ coautrice del Capitolo 8 “Laser ed infezioni orali” in Manuale di tecnologia laser in odontostomatologia-basi biofisiche e protocolli operativi, Ariesdue Edizioni 2023