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Dear colleagues! In this last issue in 2024, we delve into groundbreaking research and innovative practices that are pushing the boundaries of dental implantology. The spotlight on critical topics such as the impact of periodontitis on systemic health, implant stability with torque factor adjustments, and full-arch rehabilitation in edentulous patients illustrates the magazine’s commitment to connecting emerging science with clinical applicability...
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Immediate or delayed loading in the completely edentulous mandible
Drs Yassine Harichane, Canada, Rami Chiri & Benjamin Droz Bartholet, France
Rehabilitation of complete mandibular edentulism is considered a clinical challenge in dentistry. Conventional removable complete dentures have limitations that compromise the patient’s quality of life. The McGill consensus recommended the mandibular two-implant overdenture as the standard of care, and it helps improve retention and masticatory efficiency...
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Dental implants have revolutionised dentistry, providing a permanent, functional and reliable solution for missing teeth. With advancements in technology, the success rates and outcomes of implants have become more predictable, solidifying their role in restorative dentistry...
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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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Immediate implant placement and provisional restoration in the aesthetic zone
Drs Luiz Otavio Camargo, Livia Lamunier de Abreu Camargo & Lucio Kanashiro, Brazil
The immediate implant placement approach, introduced decades ago, has established the practice of implant placement in freshly extracted sockets. Indeed, research and evidence support the assertion that immediate restoration is at least as effective and safe as delayed restoration.
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Maxillary fixed full-arch rehabilitation
Drs Armando Lopes, Diogo Santos & Carlos Moura Guedes, Portugal
The use of zygomatic implants inserted in immediate function through the extra-maxillary technique presents a viable solution for patients with insufficient bone volume in the maxilla. This article presents a clinical case of an upper maxillary implant-supported fixed rehabilitation in a woman with atrophic maxilla, employing the All-on-4 hybrid concept. This rehabilitative approach offers numerous advantages over alternative therapeutic strategies, including enhanced predictability, increased simplicity, and a superior success rate...
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Nowadays, an increasing number of patients are coming to our office with cases of implant failure, whether biological or aesthetic. Recovering from these situations is often complex, as a second failure is not an option. It is crucial to identify the causes of the initial failure and to use all the tools available today to perform both from a surgical and prosthetic perspectives...
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Many of Planmeca’s innovations have been born through joint research and close collaboration with research insti- tutions and universities. Research collaboration also allows Planmeca to observe the development of emerging technologies and gain in-depth understanding of their potential applications...
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The BEGO Dialogues 2024 in Bremen successfully convened over 200 participants from the fields of dentistry and dental technology for a vibrant three-day programme. Featuring 18 renowned speakers and led by expert scientific chairs, the event covered an array of current and emerging topics. Universities from Halle, Berlin, Frankfurt, Mainz, Munich, and Düsseldorf were notably represented, with distinguished faculty sharing insights on the latest advancements in the dental sector. Key discussions centered on digital implant prosthetics, 3D printing innovations, and cutting-edge prosthetic solutions. Renowned thought leaders from academia and clinical practice introduced technologies poised to transform laboratory and clinical workflows, making them more efficient and effective. Interactive discussion sessions and collaborative case studies further reinforced the connection between dentistry and dental technology, providing attendees with practical takeaways and new perspectives for the future of the industry...
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Over 4,600 attendees from more than 70 countries gathered in Milan from 24 to 26 October for an excep- tional EAO Congress, themed “Details Make Perfection”. This year’s programme, thoughtfully curated by the sci- entific 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...
