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Editorial: A woman’s look in ceramic implantology
Dr Sofia Karapataki, Dentist, Periodontist, Ceramic Implantologist
Our generation is so busy trying to prove that women can do what men can do. Many times, us women lose the unique qualities that make us stand out. Women were not created to do what a man can do—women were created to do what a man cannot do. It is not a matter of competence but an equally important and different addition. A lioness is not trying to be the lion. She embraces her role as a lioness. She is strong, powerful, and nurturing...
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Two-piece ceramic implant: Customised, fully digital solution for highly aesthetic results in the anterior region
Dr Claudia Michl, M.Sc., Germany
Implants made of high-performance zirconia have now also be- come an established solution for patients with special aesthetic requirements. Replacing a front tooth with an implant places very high professional demands on the dentist. It is therefore particularly important to carry out precise planning in advance of tooth extraction and implant placement to ensure an attrac- tive result.
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Robotic facilitation of ceramic implants in compromised alveolar ridges—Demonstrating the benefit of haptic guidance in ridge-splits and lateral sinus lifts
Shepard DeLong DMD, USA
Clinicians are frequently presented with less-than-ideal bony or soft-tissue anatomy in patients desiring oral rehabilitation with dental implants. This presents challenges to implantologists who perform ridge or sinus augmentation techniques for their patients, or those who only do minor grafting at the time of placement and refer to colleagues or specialists. It can be harder for the placing surgeon to make the most of another practitioners’ surgical outcomes. This report highlights how comprehensive dental therapy, and the use of robotic assistance and haptic guidance can maximise the bone and soft-tissue present, even in challenging ceramic implant cases.
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Reconstruction of a maxillary lateral incisor—Using an individualised narrow-diameter two-piece implant
Dr Sofia Karapataki, Greece
Reconstructing a lateral incisor in the maxilla poses particular challenges to the treating clinician. These include a lack of space and the high visibility of this area, necessitating the use of an implant system capable of delivering reliable long-term function even with a narrow diameter while providing excellent aesthetics characterised by healthy and stable soft tissue. In this case report, the use of an individualised narrow-diameter two-piece implant is detailed that addressed these challenges effectively.
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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 implantology as well as function and aesthetics. There is a great desire for fixed dentures with a satisfactory aesthetic and functional realisation. In addition, patients are increasingly interested in biocompatible dentures and surgical concepts that take biological criteria into account. Biological dentistry with metal-free implants and zirconium oxide dentures can meet this demand at a high level. In the first part of the article, the authors dealt with the diagnosis and its special features, the preparation of the patient and the surgical procedure for implant placement. In the second part, the dental technical procedure is now explained.
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Interview: Compromised patients, yet no peri-implantitisInterview with Dr Sofia Karapataki onher new long-term study on Patent™ Implants
Interview with Dr Sofia Karapataki
Conducted in collaboration with the Medical University of Graz, a new independent study followed patients treated with the two-piece Patent™ Dental Implant System for a minimum of five and up to 12 years and found no cases of peri-implantitis—even in those with compromised health. The study was led by Athens-based implant specialist and researcher Dr Sofia Karapataki, and in this interview, she talks about the need for a reliable tooth replacement solution that works in challenging cases too—and continues to perform well over the long term.
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Kian Dilmaghani, MSc Impl., established his dental practice, namely Schifflände GmbH, in 2005 in Basel, Switzerland and was one of the first users of the zirconia implant developed by Z-SYSTEMS. He has extensive training in treating functional disorders of the masticatory apparatus and the musculoskeletal system. The focus of his professional expertise is the holistic approach to dental care, a pivotal factor in his preference for zirconia. Meanwhile, zirconia has solidified its position as a widely accepted and trusted choice in implant dentistry.
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“Ceramic implants—State of the Art”: Annual congresses of ISMI successfully beingheld in Hamburg
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After the great success of the last year’s concept, this year the International Society of Metal-Free Implantology (ISMI) once again joint forces with the German Society for Cosmetic Dentistry (DGKZ). On 3 and 4 May 2024 both societies invited to meet at EMPIRE RIVERSIDE Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. With a diverse and top-class programme, the organisers were once again able to inspire numerous participants about the topics of ceramic implants and aesthetic concepts.
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EACim presents work and shares knowledge at DCIC—Dubai Ceramic Implant Congress
Dr Philippe Duchatelard
A delegation of the EACim went to the “DCIC 2.0” conference organised by the IAOCI, chaired by Dr Sammy Noumbissi from the USA, at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers on 25 April 2024. The EACim was represented by Prof. Andrea Enrique Borgonovo (Italy), Dr Olivier Henry-Savajol (France), Dr Philippe Duchatelard (France), and President of EACim, Dr Giancarlo Bianca (France).
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European Society of Ceramic Implantology (ESCI) presentsits satellite symposium“Ceramic Implantology” at the 6th Implant Congressof the Implant Foundation Switzerland
Dr Jens Tartsch
From 19 to 21 September 2024, the 6th Swiss Implant Congress of the Implant Foundation Switzerland will take place at Kursaal Bern, Switzerland, on the topic of implant health. With 600 to 800 participants ex- pected, this is the largest implant congress in Switzerland. It is organised and held jointly with the four Swiss universities in Switzerland and the societies of SGI, SSOS, SSP and SSRD. The congress takes place every three years and includes a practice-oriented programme with many applications for everyday life as well as an industry exhibition.
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Now is an exciting time for dentistry. Technologi- cal 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 experi- ence 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 op- portunities with a special focus on digital products and the dig- ital workflow in dentistry.
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Celebrating extended and new “TRUSTEDQUALITY” awards for oral implants from dedicated implant manufacturers. More and more implant manufacturers recognise the value that the CleanImplant award brings to practitioners and their patients.
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The plethora of implants available from an increasing number of companies brings into question whether a universal standard of quality in production and packaging exists for surface cleanliness. This presents as a conundrum for dentists worldwide regarding their choice of fixture to provide optimal patient care. The increased incidence of peri-implantitis warrants a revisiting of critical thinking as to its source. The presence of surface contaminants is recognised as a contributing factor of the sequelae of biological complications that can occur.
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Guideline on Ceramic Implants: The German Association of Oral Implantology presents internationally the first guideline on this topic
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“One-piece ceramic dental implants based on zirconium dioxide, whose success and survival rates have been positively evaluated in scientific studies, are a valid and mature therapy method and can be recommended as an alternative therapy option.” This is recommendation number one from experts from 18 scientific societies and organisations under the leadership of the German Association of Oral Implantology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Implantologie—DGI e.V.), who have developed the world’s first guideline on ceramic implants.
