Soft tissue reconstructive techniques around implants with Lorenzo Tavelli

In the latest episode of the Next Regeneration podcast, hosts Anina and Elena talk to Lorenzo Tavelli about his inspiring journey as a periodontist and clinical researcher. Tavelli began his career in Milan, Italy, and then pursued his academic path at the University of Michigan, eventually moving on to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Along the way, he has published a remarkable number of influential papers on periodontal regeneration and implant dentistry. In this interview, Tavelli talks about how he became interested in periodontology and the important role his mentors played in shaping his career. He also discusses his belief that the future of dentistry will be more personalised, incorporating new biomaterials, advanced tissue engineering techniques and artificial intelligence.