Some thoughts on masticatory function, oral-health-related quality of life and neurocognitive function perspectives. Background Oral health is an integral element of general health. Oral disease, despite its high prevalence, is often neglected and rarely seen as a priority in health policy (Peres et al. 2019). Tooth loss, as one of
Introduction Implant-supported restorations have been the standard of care for the past 30 years. In the beginning, the success criteria were mainly related to the survival of restorations over time (Albrektsson et al. 1986). This definition, however, has evolved in such a way that health, function, and esthetics are also
Introduction When we talk about “digital dentistry” and digital solutions, there are many different aspects to “digitising” the modern dental office and our approach to treating our patients with a comprehensive range of digital devices: Dental computing software for charting and intraoral photography Extraoral photography Shade-taking devices Face scanners Intraoral
Why to start placing zirconia implants? “Only if my practice is no longer doing well, will I start placing zirconia implants!” I heard this from a colleague at one of the biggest implant dentistry congresses in Germany and it surprised me. It demonstrates impressively that, even nowadays, the topic “zirconia
Introduction We have seen many advances in dental implant designs and surface technologies in recent years. For some time, however, the prosthodontic management and components have been based on a conventional analog laboratory pathway utilizing burn-out and metal castings that deliver a wide spectrum in accuracy of the final prostheses.
Implant dentistry today is moving towards digital planning, guided insertion of the implants and potentially a flapless approach. However, before one, as a surgeon, can become active in this digital age, one must have knowledge of anatomy and basic surgical principles, as well as a good understanding of one’s own
Introduction The roots of the term “ceramic” can be traced back to the Greek word “keramos”, meaning “pottery”. Keramos in turn is derived from a Sanskrit origin, meaning “to burn”. Thus, it may be reasoned that a ceramic material is a substance that is tempered through burning or heat-treating. A
Introduction Dentistry is becoming increasingly digital, even though currently only a minority of our profession is working this way. Be it chairside systems, orthodontic aligners, guided surgery or the manufacturing of crowns, bridges and even removable prostheses, the topic of digital impressions is an important part of the discussion. You
Peri-implant soft tissue management has emerged as a concern over the last decade. Modern implant dentistry should pursue not only osteointegration and hard tissue stability, but also soft tissue stability. The “transmucosal attachment” acts as a mucosal seal, fundamental to the biological stability of the implant, and at the same
Three-dimensional (3D) radiographic imaging of bony structures is an invaluable tool for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes, especially in oral and maxillofacial surgery and implant dentistry. With an accurate 3D visualization of the surgical field, practitioners can reduce risks such as nerve injury or sinus floor perforation during implant insertion.
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