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Mind the gap: Precision in implant dentistry
Dr Georg Bach, President of the German Association of Dental Implantology
Dear colleagues! This latest issue of implants—international magazine of oral implantology brings to the fore what makes implant dentistry such a dynamic and rewarding field: the combination of clinical precision, thoughtful planning, and an unwavering focus on patient well-being...
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Improvements in digital technologies in recent years have transformed several industries, including implant dentistry. These novel methodologies have several advantages over standard procedures, including increased efficiency, accuracy and patient satisfaction.1–3 Furthermore, a digital approach enables the development of customised prostheses supported by conventional and zygomatic implants. The Straumann Zygomatic Implant System provides a predictable, immediate fixed restoration option that does not necessitate bone augmentation, offering a dependable treatment for patients with significant maxillary bone loss and hopeless circumstances...
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The best of both worlds: A hybrid digital—analogue workflow
Dr Marijana Eic, Dr Don Robertson & Jae Won Sim, Canada
Full-arch implant-supported fixed protheses have become a highly desired solution for the rehabilitation of patients with terminal dentition or completely edentulous arches. New developments in digital dentistry have enabled practitioners to extract vital information from intraoral and CBCT scans to plan and execute fully guided implant placement that is prosthetically driven. Preoperative implant planning using a digital workflow can significantly improve the predictability and success of implant-supported restorations, lessening the burden on the surgeon and restorative dentist during the time of surgery...
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A comprehensive approach to a deficient implant site in the aesthetic zone
Dr Gian Battista Greco, Italy
The rehabilitation of compromised aesthetic cases in implantology requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to address both functional and aesthetic challenges. This case report describes the treatment of a 52-year-old female patient with a missing maxillary right central incisor due to a fracture at age 17...
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A game changer for cases with significant bone loss
An interview with Reed Dental’s Dr Gonzalo Manuel Valle and Dr Alina Ion
Designed to address severe bone defects in implant dentistry, the RAMAX system allows for simultaneous implant placement and bone regeneration in a single procedure. Its defining feature is a transverse screw that anchors the implant within the bone, providing enhanced primary stability even in compromised sites. In this interview, Dr Alina Ion speaks with the inventor of RAMAX, Dr Gonzalo Manuel Valle, lead clinical adviser to Reed Dental Technologies, which developed and manufac- tures RAMAX. Dr Valle explains the clinical rationale behind the system, its surgical application and its impact on implant dentistry...
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Pushing the limits in regeneration—EFP and Osteology joint session at EuroPerio11, Vienna, Austria
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The Osteology Foundation and the European Federa- tion of Periodontology (EFP) hosted a high-level joint session at EuroPerio11 in Vienna. Held in Plenary Hall C, the event drew over 3,000 participants, making it the biggest session the Osteology Foundation has ever organised. Six leading experts shared the stage to present perspectives on how to advance regenerative treatment—from initial diagnostics to clinical decisions made under pressure.
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Where science meets practice—The 3rd European Congress for Ceramic Implant Dentistry 2025 sets a new benchmark in Zurich
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From 25 to 27 September, Zurich will become the international hub of ceramic implantology as the European Society for Ceramic Implantology (ESCI) will host the 3 rd European Congress for Ceramic Implant Dentistry. This premier event brings together scientific excellence, clinically relevant education, and elite networking in a single, world-class forum. Dental professionals, implantologists, and researchers from across Europe and beyond are invited to experience a dynamic and forward-thinking congress rich in innovation, interdisciplinary exchange, and clinical mastery.
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A celebration of science, innovation and collaboration—EuroPerio11: Four unforgettable days in Vienna
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EuroPerio11, the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry, ended on 17 May after four days of outstanding science, hands-on innovation, and vibrant networking in Vienna. Organised by the EFP, the triennial event once again set a new benchmark for excellence in dental congresses
