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 Fabian Schick, Dr Johann Lechner and Dr Florian Notter is dedicated to case planning for ceramic implants by focusing on integrative dentistry. Here, the field of ultrasound diagnostics is examined with a view beyond the diagnostic horizon.

An interview with John Sheehy also discusses the continuous further development of 1- and 2-part ceramic implants with bone level and tissue level and also addresses the competitive aspect and its incentive for innovation in the ceramic implant market.

In addition, the magazine contains follow-up reports on the 3rd EACIM Congress in Paris and the 7th annual ISMI conference in Munich as well as exciting new product presentations.

Read now as ePaper: ceramic implants 3/2023