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11 April 2025
5th edition of the ‘Zeramex Meet & Learn’ training series with Dr. Jens Tartsch
On 11 April, dentists working in implantology and prosthetics from Germany and Switzerland visited the CeramTec production site in Spreitenbach (CH) and took part in the 5th edition of the ‘Zeramex Meet & Learn’ training series. The programme included presentations by Dr Jens Tartsch, President of the European Society for Ceramic Implantology, Mike Moynihan, Commercial Development Director, and Kerstin Horvath, Zeramex Area Manager, as well as hands-on training and a production tour. During the event, participants actively used the opportunity to ask the speakers questions.
> Learn more28 March 2025
Level and type of clinician training has an impact on implant outcome: a retrospective study
The level and type of clinician training has an impact on implant outcome. This follows from a study by Sonkar et al. (2019), in which 2048 dental implants were placed in 471 patients seen by residents from the departments of Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry.
> Learn more17 March 2025
Patients revealed high satisfaction levels with regard to zirconia dental implants: a systematic review
The patient’s perception of an implant treatment outcome plays a crucial role in implant dentistry. Arefnia et al. (2025) did a systematic literature review to assess the patient-reported outcome (PROs) in edentulous patients rehabilitated with zirconia implants. For this purpose, only controlled clinical trials published in English were included, with no restrictions on the year of publication. The final selection consisted of 12 articles.
> Learn more03 March 2025
Zirconia implants show a 10-year cumulative survival rate of 95.1%: a systematic review
Zirconia implants show a 10-year cumulative survival rate of 95.1% along with minimal short-term marginal bone loss. This is the result of the systematic literature review and meta-analysis performed by Mohseni et al. (2023). The review has particular clinical relevance, as it is currently the only paper that has analyzed studies with a 10-year follow-up in which two-piece zirconia implants were involved.
> Learn more17 February 2025
Romanos et al. (2022): "There is wear from metallic, but not ceramic dental implants at the time of insertion"
Titanium wear is gaining growing attention as a critical concern in implant dentistry, since titanium implants can release abrasion particles because of mechanical insertion (Meyer et al. 2006), which together with microbial environmental influences can trigger mucositis and peri-implantitis (Scridhar et al. 2015). Besides that, titanium, as a metal, is susceptible to corrosion, and titanium particles have consequently been found in peri-implant tissues (Olmedo et al., 2008).
> Learn more17 February 2025
Es gibt Abrieb bei Metall-, aber nicht bei Keramikimplantaten zum Zeitpunkt der Insertion, so Romanos et al. (2022)
Titanium wear is gaining growing attention as a critical concern in implant dentistry, since titanium implants can release abrasion particles because of mechanical insertion (Meyer et al. 2006), which together with microbial environmental influences can trigger mucositis and peri-implantitis (Scridhar et al. 2015). Besides that, titanium, as a metal, is susceptible to corrosion, and titanium particles have consequently been found in peri-implant tissues (Olmedo et al., 2008).
> Learn more05 February 2025
High fracture rates & metallic aluminum – prejudices about zirconia implants
Periimplantitis is another important aspect addressed in the paper by Tartsch & Blatz (2022). “This inflammatory pathological condition with progressive loss of peri-implant hard and soft tissues can ultimately lead to the loss of the implant,” the authors note.
> Learn more03 February 2025
Tartsch & Blatz (2022): "The aesthetic problem can be avoided with the use of ceramic implants"
The comparison of esthetics that can be achieved with ceramic and titanium implants is one of the material-relevant aspects addressed and clinically documented in the overview by Tartsch & Blatz (2022).
> Learn more03 February 2025
Bio-inertness of zirconia appears to be beneficial for peri-implantitis prevention and soft tissue quality, Tartsch & Blatz (2022) say
Periimplantitis is another important aspect addressed in the paper by Tartsch & Blatz (2022). “This inflammatory pathological condition with progressive loss of peri-implant hard and soft tissues can ultimately lead to the loss of the implant,” the authors note.
> Learn more20 December 2024
2024 in review
The year 2024 is drawing to a close. The holidays are just around the corner and the end-of-the-year spirit is omnipresent. Together, we look back on an eventful year with a lot of highlights and forward-looking changes.
> Learn more16 December 2024
Two-piece zirconia implants: where do we stand in 2024?
In 2024, two-piece zirconia implants have been one of the central topics at the annual meetings of renowned associations as well as in the dental community. The satellite symposium of the ...
> Learn more25 November 2024
Zeramex Anatomy Course 2024: Valuable training mix on anatomy and dental implantology
Professional, practice-oriented and collaborative: the Zeramex anatomy course organised in collaboration with the Department of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics at the University Clinic for Dentistry and Oral Health at the Medical University of Graz and led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Stiller and Dr. Dr. Thomas Mehnert took place on 22-23 November 2024 in the state-of-the-art facilities of the Chair of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy in Graz provided the interested participants with a wealth of learning experience, collegial exchange and greater confidence for their future implantology practice.
> Learn more25 September 2024
ESCI Satellite Symposium ‘Ceramic Implantology’: Update on the evidence base, practical knowledge at expert level, strong community
On 19 September 2024, everything centered around the topic of ceramic implantology at the Kursaal Bern (Bern, CH). In several lectures and presentations, Dr. Jens Tartsch, PD Dr. Dr. Stefan Roehling, Prof. Dr. Ralf Kohal, Dr. Frank Maier and Prof. Andrè Chen addressed questions such as whether ceramic implants are just a trend, whether they represent a reliable alternative in everyday practice or offer sufficient stability for clinical use. In the second part of the symposium, Dr. Jens Tartsch, Prof. Sebastian Kuehl, Dr. Frank Maier and Dr. Lars Boerner reported on their clinical approaches and experiences with ceramic implants.
> Learn more05 September 2024
Updated Zeramex XT libraries for 3shape & exocad
The Zeramex XT libraries for 3shape and exocad now contain standard straight and angular abutments for SB, RB and WB platforms. You can find the up-to-date Zeramex-XT libraries and import instructions for 3shape and exocad on our website under Media
> Learn more27 June 2024
CeramTec Switzerland successfully concludes its summer edition of the Zeramex meet & learn event series at the production site in Spreitenbach (CH)
On 21 June, dentists from Germany, Switzerland and Italy visited the CeramTec production site in Spreitenbach (CH) and participated in the summer edition of the Zeramex meet & learn event. The event program included presentations from Dr. Jens Tartsch, President of the European Society for Ceramic Implantology, Mike Moynihan, Director International Sales, and Klaus Pettinger, Zeramex Area Manager, as well as hands-on training and a guided factory tour. Throughout the event, the participants actively used the opportunity to ask the speakers different questions.
> Learn more28 May 2024
Dr. Ina Wüstefeld: “CeramTec is investing heavily in expansion of production capacities and in further clinical studies”
Just under a year ago, Dr. Ina Wüstefeld took over as Managing Director of Dentalpoint AG (now CeramTec Switzerland LLC). Since then, a lot has happened within the company. In this interview, Dr. Wüstefeld looks back on the past year, talks about her experiences and gives an outlook on the future of the company.
> Learn more22 April 2024
Dr. Jens Tartsch: "Ceramic implants are no longer a niche product - they are a clinical reality"
Around 100 participants attended the ‘Al LAC’ congress organised by Biotech Dental Suisse and SSO Ticino on 20 April 2024. The congress programme included a live surgery performed by Dr Christian Monti as well as presentations on topics such as guided surgery, metal-free ceramic implants, mucogingival surgical flaps in implantology, additive vs. subtractive technology in prosthetics and the treatment of bone defects with the GBR technique.
> Learn more22 March 2024
Results of the study by Prof. Dr Kohal et al. (2023): Zeramex XT successfully withstands 10 million cycles of dynamic loading and hydrothermal ageing at 85 °C
As part of an in-vitro study on the fracture strength of two-piece zirconia implants, Prof. Dr Ralf Kohal and colleagues at the Clinic for Dental Prosthetics at the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg subjected 32 Zeramex XT implants with screw-retained abutments to a dynamic loading and/or hydrothermal ageing test at 85 °C in accordance with ISO 14801 in a biaxial high-temperature chewing simulator. A higher bone loss of 3 mm was simulated. The angle between the implant axis and the planned loading axis was 30 ± 2°.
> Learn more27 February 2024
Prof. Dr. Georgios Romanos: "The results of this study confirm wear from metallic, but not ceramic, dental implants at the time of insertion"
As part of the in vitro study conducted by Prof. Dr Georgios Romanos and colleagues on the wear of metallic and ceramic dental implants, five implant groups (groups 1-4 contained titanium implants and group 5 (zirconia implants Zeramex XT) were analysed using XRF spectrometry and statistical, descriptive analyses of Ti and Zr concentrations in the coronal, middle and apical bone interface were performed.
> Learn more08 February 2024
Dentalpoint AG becomes CeramTec Switzerland LLC
The company's name change serves as a visible sign of the unity of the companies within the CeramTec Group and emphasises their common values and future.
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