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Let’s begin with a brief history lesson: the earliest attempts at dental prosthetics date back to the 5th millennium BCE. Archaeological illustrations show how shell fragments were used to replace extracted teeth. Remarkably, this material came directly from nature—composed of calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, silicates, clay minerals, and or- ganic components...
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Single unit implant rehabilitation in the aesthetic area—Zi Ceramic Implant System in use with immediate loading associated with Socket Shield technique
Dr Geninho Thomé, Carolina Accorsi Cartelli, Dr Sérgio Rocha Bernardes, Dr Jean Uhlendorf, Brazil
To restore teeth to their natural appearance and function, aesthetic rehabilitation in dentistry requires accuracy. The selection of methods and materials is essential. Due to their exceptional biocompatibility and attractive features, two-piece injection-molded zirconia implants have gained enormous attention.1,2
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Single-tooth restoration in the anterior maxilla
Dr João Pedro Almeida & António Korrodi Ritto, Portugal
Replacing an unsalvageable tooth in the anterior maxilla with a dental implant poses certain challenges clinicians must navigate. Due to the high visibility of this area, using an implant system that can facilitate optimum aesthetics by predictably preserving the hard and soft tissue is crucial. In the clinical case described below, an implant system was used to restore a central incis or that has been proven in independent long-term studies to precisely achieve that.1, 2...
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Impact of periodontitis on systemic health and on implants
Prof. Curd Bollen & Prof. Paul Tipton, UK, Dr Mishel Kocharyan & Prof. Gagik Hakobyan, Armenia
Mouth and health go hand in hand. After all, the mouth is the entrance gate to our body. Food enters through there and our teeth are the instruments to chew this food so that the food components we need can also be effectively released. There is a need for a healthy mouth, to keep a healthy body!
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Peri-implantitis prevention starts with the choice of a clean implant
Drs Dirk U. Duddeck and Dana Adyani-Fard, Germany
Two years ago, in implants 4/2022, we raised an important question: how clean must sterile-packaged implants be to meet the high expectations of dental professionals who entrust these medical devices to their patients? At that time, extensive quality assessments conducted by the CleanImplant Foundation revealed troubling impurities on the surfaces of new, sterile-packaged implants, identified through independent laboratory testing. It was reasonable to expect that the manufacturers involved would address these issues promptly and ensure that their medical devices meet the highest standards of cleanliness. Regrettably, even after two years, we cannot give the “all-clear”. Here’s an update to where things stand now.
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Interview: From concept to patented innovation
Dr Dr Gerd Axel Walther: interview with Timo Krause and Henrik Eichler
Implantology is shaped by constant development and innovation. Dr Dr Gerd Axel Walther, an oral surgeon and practice owner from Germany, has had a remarkable journey, during which he developed a new implant system that stands out for its patented design principles. In this interview with Timo Krause and Henrik Eichler from OEMUS MEDIA AG, Dr Walther offers insights into the inspiration behind this innovation, the development process, and the unique attributes of his implant system.
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European Society of Ceramic Implantology (ESCI) satellite symposium—“Ceramic Implantology”
Dr Jens Tartsch
The European Society of Ceramic Implantology (ESCI) proudly presented its satellite symposium, “Ceramic Implantology,” at the 6th Swiss Implant Congress of the Implant Foundation Switzerland, held from 19 to 21 September 2024. The symposium, hosted at the renowned Kursaal Bern, marked a pivotal moment in the advancement and recognition of ceramic implantology within the larger field of dental implants. As a featured event on the afternoon of 19 September, ESCI’s symposium attracted attention from professionals eager to explore ceramic implants’ growing role and their practical applications.
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Over 4,600 attendees from more than 70 countries gathered in Milan from 24 to 26 October for an exceptional EAO Congress, themed “Details Make Perfection”. This year’s programme, thoughtfully curated by the scientific committee, was designed to both inspire and challenge participants, with each day focusing on a specific theme: The Fundamentals, State of the Art—Certainties, and Beyond the Limits. Sessions featured the latest evidence-based practices, delivering practical techniques that dentists can readily implement in their practices...
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During a press conference at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) in Milan, the Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines (GCCG) was announced. For this pioneering initiative, the EAO, the International Team for Implantology (ITI), and the Osteology Foundation have joined forces with the aim of establishing clinical guidelines for the treatment of the edentulous maxilla. Contributors from around the world and professional or- ganisations have been invited to ensure global relevance. The GCCG uniquely integrates feedback from international clinicians, researchers, patients, and stakeholders, with the goal of enhancing patient outcomes
