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Dear colleagues! “Before the court and on the high seas, you are in God’s hands,” goes the oft-quoted adage. A recent verdict by the Berlin Regional Court underscores the profound resonance of this proverb. Despite the assertions of the court-appointed expert to the contrary, the ruling discounted the medical necessity of two-part ceramic im- plants due to purported lack of evidence. The remarkable aspect lies not merely in the court’s dismissal of expert testimony but in the consequential denial of reimbursement by various insurance companies for procedures involving two-part ceramic implants, citing this ruling...
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Laser-assisted protocol for the treatment of peri-implantitis: A long-term retrospective case series
Drs Gary M. Schwarz, David M. Harris & Gregori M. Kurtzman, USA
Pulsed Nd:YAG dental lasers are surgical tools used to obtain specific surgical objectives as defined in the LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) for periodontitis and the LAPIP (laser-assisted peri-implantitis procedure) for peri-implantitis. The LANAP using the PerioLase Nd:YAG laser (Millennium Dental Technologies) was intro- duced in 1998 as Laser ENAP,1 and in 2004, the LANAP gained US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance (No. K030290) for the claim “laser-assisted new attachment procedure (cementum-mediated periodontal ligament new attachment to the root surface in the absence of long junctional epithelium)”...
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Full-arch: Full rehabilitation of the upper jaw—Part 2
Dr Dr Michael Rak, Norbert Wichnalek, Arbnor Saraci & Lukas Wichnalek, Germany
The complete rehabilitation of a compromised residual dentition represents a major challenge in terms of implant treatment as well as function and aesthetics. In particular, there is great demand for fixed restorations that both achieve aesthetics and restore function. In addition, patients are increasingly interested in biocompatible restorations and surgical concepts that take biological criteria into account...
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Straumann Pro Arch with BLT implants in a periodontal patient with hopeless dentition: A five-year follow-up
Dr Amin Motamedi, Iran
Nowadays, patients are not merely concerned with the functionality of their dentition, but aspire for natural aesthetics and predictable results. Consequently, the comprehensive rehabilitation of edentulous patients has emerged as a critical challenge, needing a fusion of diverse dental specialties, advanced technologies, and innovative treatment modalities...
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Big data in implant dentistry—“We are standing at the beginning”
An interview with Prof. Arjan Vissink on the current state of big data in implant dentistry.
Big data and artificial intelligence in implant dentistry have become significant topics in contemporary discussions. In this interview, Prof. Arjan Vissink, an renowed oral and maxillofacial surgeon from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, provides an insightful exploration of this subject. He delves into the current state of big data in the field, its potential future applications, and the challenges it faces...
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Digital workflows connect the dots in modern dentistry by merging several connected procedures into one complete treatment. The harnessing of digital tools facilitates accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, significantly improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency. Being part of Dentsply Sirona, MIS Implants Technologies is uniquely positioned to offer its customers comprehensive digital workflows, combining MIS solutions with the latest Dentsply Sirona equipment and materials...
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On 8 and 9 November 2024, the 53rd International Annual Congress of the German Asso- ciation of Dental Implantology (DGZI) will be held in Düsseldorf, centered on the theme “Im- plantology 4.0—on the way to patient-Individualised concepts.” This congress promises to be an enlightening event, guiding the future of dental implantology, fostering insightful dis- cussions, and unveiling innovative approaches through the dynamic interaction between participants, speakers, and the industry
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Now is an exciting time for dentistry. Technological innovations lie at the heart of the profession and are significantly advancing personalised dental care. To provide a platform to celebrate digital innovations in the field and educate the dental team, DDS.Berlin has collaborated with the Digital Dentistry Society, and they are bringing a highly immersive experience to the capital of Germany— the Digital Dentistry Show. Scheduled for 28 and 29 June 2024 at the Arena Berlin, the event promises to deliver engaging educational and social opportunities with a special focus on digital products and the digital workflow in dentistry...
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In its ruling dated 6 June 2023 (case reference: 24 O 184/21), the Berlin Regional Court (LG) made a determination that diverged from the expert opinion procured, refusing to acknowledge the medical necessity of treatment involving two-piece ceramic implants. Conversely, the Ulm Regional Court, in its judgement of 28 July 2023 (Ref.: 3 O 75/22), affirmed the medical necessity based on the expert testimony presented...
