Peri-implantitis (PI) is a biofilm-related condition driven by bacterial colonization on dental implant surfaces, leading to inflammation of the peri-implant connective tissue and progressive bone los …
Implant placement is a critical step for achieving primary stability. During this process, a compressive force, referred to as an “insertion load,” is applied through a handpiece or manual driver. How …
Vertical bone defects remain a challenge in implant dentistry. Titanium mesh (TM) is widely used in guided bone regeneration due to its ability to stabilize grafts, but it requires intraoperative adap …
Implant dentistry is an established therapy option with sufficient long-term success for the replacement of missing teeth. Education in implant dentistry should not only focus on theory but also on pr …
With increasing demand for aesthetic, metal-free restorations, all-ceramic materials have gained popularity in implant prosthodontics. However, questions regarding their long-term performance, materia …