The demand for metal-free, biocompatible and aesthetic implants is constantly increasing – a demand that is perfectly met by the material zirconia. The fact that ceramics have long since ceased to be a mere trend and have developed into a real alternative to titanium due to its many advantages is underpinned by the lively research interest in this field.

With this in mind, the second issue of ceramic implants in 2023 provides information on the latest, particularly exciting developments in ceramic implantology.

The article by Dr Dumitru Gogarnoiu and colleagues presents an individually root analog implant, which was created with 3D printing and scanning technology. Another article shows the complete maxilla restoration with ceramic implants.

An interview with Dr Shepard Delong focusses on the development and progress of artificial intelligence in ceramic implantology, especially the use of robotic surgery.

In addition, the magazine contains a follow-up report on the 3rd Joint Congress for Ceramic Implantology in Kreuzlingen/Switzerland as well as exciting new product presentations.

Read now as ePaper: ceramic implants 3/2023