Global Event ft. Dr. Roberto Rossi | Digital DX & Trx of Altered Passive Eruption (APE)

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When:  Dec 12, 2026 from 12:00 to 13:00 (ET)

 

Overview

Altered Passive Eruption (APE)—often referred to as a “gummy smile”—remains a common yet frequently misdiagnosed condition in clinical practice.

With the integration of digital technologies and workflows, clinicians can now:

  • Achieve precise diagnosis before surgery
  • Improve patient communication and case acceptance
  • Elevate outcomes through interdisciplinary esthetic planning

In this webinar, Dr. Roberto Rossi will demonstrate how digital tools are transforming the way we diagnose, plan, and treat APE and vertical maxillary excess, allowing clinicians to deliver more predictable and esthetic results.

 

Learning Objectives
 
By attending this session, participants will:
 
Refine Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Understand how to accurately diagnose APE and differentiate it from related conditions to guide proper treatment sequencing. 
 
Enhance Case Acceptance with Digital Mock-Ups
Utilize motivational video mock-ups to communicate treatment outcomes and significantly improve patient acceptance. 
 
Leverage Digital Workflows for Superior Outcomes
Explore the latest software and digital technologies to optimize interdisciplinary esthetic results. 

Dr. Roberto Rossi, DDS, MScD

Dr. Roberto Rossi graduated with honors from the University of Genoa, Italy, and earned his MScD in Periodontology from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1992.

He maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics, Implant Dentistry, and Esthetic Dentistry in Genoa, Italy. Dr. Rossi has been actively involved in clinical research and education in the fields of Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) and Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) for more than three decades.

He has served on the faculties of several Italian universities, including Genoa, Padua, Pisa, Chieti, and Rome, and is a Certified Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP). He is also an active member of numerous national and international scientific organizations dedicated to periodontology, implant dentistry, and esthetic dentistry.

An internationally recognized lecturer, Dr. Rossi has presented worldwide and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. He is co-author of Bone Biomaterials and Beyond, contributing the chapter on Guided Tissue Regeneration.

Dr. Rossi currently serves as President of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and continues to advance interdisciplinary and regenerative dentistry through education, research, and clinical practice.

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