Ciuffolo F, Ferritto AL, Muratore F, Tecco S, Testa M, D’Attilio M, Festa F. Immediate effects of plantar inputs on the upper half muscles and upright posture: a preliminary study. Cranio. 2006 Jan;24(1):50-9. doi: 10.1179/crn.2006.009. PMID: 16541846.   Abstract This purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of plantar inputs on both...Read More

Ciuffolo F, Epifania E, Duranti G, De Luca V, Raviglia D, Rezza S, Festa F. Rapid prototyping: a new method of preparing trays for indirect bonding. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2006 Jan;129(1):75-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.10.005. PMID: 16443482.   Abstract This article describes a new method of preparing trays for indirect bracket bonding. Computer-aided technology is...Read More

Ciuffolo F, Co-author of chapters in “Treating the triad: teeth, muscles and TMJs”. Cozzani G, Ed Quintessence, 2009.   Abstract Although most discussions of the relationship between the teeth, orofacial muscles, and temporomandibular joints focus on diagnosis, this essential book outlines the guiding principles of clinical therapy to maintain or recover function as part of...Read More

Ciuffolo F, Tenisci N, Pollutri L. Modified bonding technique for a standardized and effective indirect bonding procedure. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2012 Apr;141(4):504-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2010.09.035. PMID: 22464533.   Abstract This article describes a modified technique for indirect bonding. Crucial variables that influence the procedure are analyzed and discussed to help the clincian use the...Read More

Carlino F, Pantaleo G, Ciuffolo F, Claudio PP, Cortese A. New Technique for Mandibular Symphyseal Distraction by a Double-Level Anchorage and Fixation System: Advantages and Results. J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Sep;27(6):1469-75. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002831. PMID: 27607116.   Abstract Introduction: A surgical technique to widen the mandible is the mandibular midline distraction: the most common indications for mandibular...Read More

Ciuffolo F. Contemporary contribution of orthodontics to the public health: A brief commentary paper. Dent Oral Craniofac Res, 2016; 2(6): 1-2.   Abstract This brief commentary paper summarizes the impaction of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on the quality of life, then the possible implication on the public health. This gives to orthodontics a crucial role...Read More

Ciuffolo F. A soft-tissue vertical line to research the profile harmony. Dent Oral Maxillofac Res, 2020; 6: 1-9.   Abstract The anterior-posterior position of upper incisor is a determinant of the ideal soft-tissue profile [1]. For this reason, from the beginning of our specialty, “the profile with perfect harmony” was researched [2] and different analysis...Read More

FABIO CIUFFOLO, DDS, PhD*   DOWNLOAD PDF   When preparing tooth surfaces by polishing, etching, and scaling for direct or indirect bonding,1 or when removing adhesive for debonding, orthodontists should take strict precautions to prevent COVID-19 transmission by minimizing the production of droplets and aerosols.2,3 A four-handed technique using low- and high-volume saliva evacuators has recently been...Read More