RPE anchored on Deciduous Teeth in the Mixed Dentition: Rationale, Indications and Method. Introductory lesson

Orthodontist specializing in early interceptive treatment, interdisciplinary orthodontics, and management of missing lateral incisors. Former President and Active Member of the Angle Society of Europe. Private practice in Trento, Northern Italy.

Over 43 years of clinical and academic experience in orthodontics. Graduated as Medical Doctor (1981), followed by postgraduate studies in Dentistry and Orthodontics. Inventor of the Marco Rosa appliance for rapid palatal expansion anchored on deciduous teeth in mixed dentition, enabling early skeletal correction without touching permanent teeth. Pioneer in developing protocols for aesthetic and functionally justified space closure in agenesis cases. Winner of 2016 Dewel Memorial Award from American Association of Orthodontists.

International lecturer teaching extensively on early orthodontic treatment, biomechanics, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Visiting Professor at Insubria University, Italy. Certified by both European Board of Orthodontics and Italian Board of Orthodontics, highest level of diplomas. Honorary Member of Italian Academy of Orthodontists. Former President of Association of Italian Specialists in Orthodontics (ASSO, 1998-2001).

MD (1981). DDS. Specialist in Orthodontics (D. Orthod). Published extensively and lectures regularly on early intervention strategies, RPE techniques, treatment of posterior and anterior crossbite in mixed dentition, skeletal discrepancies management, and ortho-perio interdisciplinary approaches. Primary research interests include minimally invasive early treatment without permanent tooth extraction, biomechanical solutions for challenging cases, and long-term stability of early interventions.