Implant positioning: methods. Mistakes overview

Periodontist and implant surgeon specializing in aesthetic implant dentistry and soft tissue management. Founder and Director of Brånemark Osseointegration Center (BOC) in Marseille, France, established 1997.

Over 40 years of clinical experience in implant dentistry. One of the first practitioners in France to place Brånemark implants (1986), working in close relationship with Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark for decades. Pioneer in developing techniques for optimal implant positioning, papilla regeneration, and aesthetic implant surgery. Recipient of the first Nobelpharma Award for contribution to evolution of the Brånemark system during the 30 years of osseointegration celebration.

International educator conducting surgical training courses at his private clinic in Marseille for practitioners from around the world. Invited speaker at scientific meetings globally on aesthetic implantology and soft tissue management. Author of numerous scientific articles and textbooks on aesthetic and implant dentistry, establishing protocols for pink aesthetic achievement around implants. Center motto: "Think first then cut."

DDS from Marseille University, France (1975). Postgraduate education in Periodontology at Boston University (1977-1981). Visiting Professor at Boston University (appointed 1982). Private practitioner in Marseille treating advanced implant cases combining surgical expertise with aesthetic principles for predictable outcomes. Authored definitive texts on soft tissue management and aesthetic implant dentistry used internationally as reference materials.