Dental implants in the aesthetic zone

Department:      Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, UMC Groningen

Supervisors:      Prof. Dr. H.J.A. Meijer (prosthodontist)

Prof. Dr. G.M. Raghoebar (oral-maxillofacial surgeon)

Dr. J.W.A. Slot (prosthodontist)

Loosing one or more teeth in the aesthetic zone has a great impact on a person. Inserting root-form dental implants and restore them with ceramic crowns has proven to be a reliable method to solve the problem. The dental literature shows excellent survival rates of single-tooth restorations on dental implants, varying from 96.1% to 98.9% after 7.5 years in function. Studies which address aesthetics and patient satisfaction reveal that it is a very sensitive method in the eye of the professional, but that patients are generally very satisfied. This workshop comprises a lecture with the possibilities of dental implants, different treatment steps and aesthetic results. Second part of the workshop is a hands-on training in which the participant actually places a dental implant in a model, imitating the surgical part of the treatment.

The workshop is supported by Nobel Biocare Benelux BV, the Netherlands