The agenda
3. European Congress of Ceramic Implant Dentistry
Science at the highest level
The scientific program
please note: congress language English
WORKSHOP W1 - postponed
Postponed to 2026, not anymore bookable
ESCI Workshop in Cooperation with Center for Dental Medicine Univ. Zurich ZZM
Prof. Ronald Jung, Dr. Marc Balmer, Dr. Jens Tartsch
supported by Strauman, Camlog and Nobel Biocare
WORKSHOP W2 13:30-18:00
at The Zeramex Meet&Learn
Dr. Ina Wüstefeld & Dr. A.A.Porporati
Ceramtec Spreitenbach, not Congress Venue
Theroretical backgrounds to the Zeramex Ceramic Implant System
supported by CeramTec Switzerland
WORKSHOP W3 13:30-15:30
The Camlog Workshop
Dr. Frank Maier M.Sc.
Theroretical backgrounds to the Ceralog Progressive line Ceramic Implant System
supported by Camlog
WORKSHOP W4 13:30-15:30
Precision in practice: zirconia implant placement with Z-Systems
Dr. Mariane Sordi M.Sc. and ZTM Peter Hebsaker
supported by Z-Systems
WORKSHOP W5 13:30-15:30
Introduction to the ceramic composite implant system – Overcoming the limitations of allceramic implants
Dr. Wolfgang Sausmikat
supported by MyPlant
WORKSHOP W6 16:00-18:00
Update on augmentation techniques 4.0: Use of KEM and PRF in implantology
Prof. Ralf Smeets
supported by Purgo
WORKSHOP W7 16:00-18:00
Biocompatibility and prosthetic possibilities:
Neodent Zirconia at bone level
Dr. Kesav Babu
supported by Neodent
WORKSHOP W8 16:00-18:00
Update on augmentation techniques 4.0: Use of KEM and PRF in implantology
Dr. Igor Dogocki
supported by Steinson
- 19:30
Welcome Reception
Opening and keynote adress
08:20 - 08:30
Prof. Ronald E. Jung & Dr. Jens Tartsch
Opening and Keynote Adress
Opening and Keynote Adress
Chapter 1 - Biomaterial ceramic 1 - "Material aspects"
08:30 - 09:00
Prof. Jerome Chevalier, FRA
Ceramic as biomaterial
Ceramics for dental implants applications: state of the art, current developments, perspectives
09:00 - 09:30
Prof. Andraž Kocjan, SLO
On the Zirconia Manufacturing and Surface Modifications
On the Zirconia Manufacturing and Surface Modifications
09:30 - 10:00
PD Dr. Nadja Rohr, CH
Surface structuring of zirconia implants - a marketing tool?
Surface structuring of zirconia implants - a marketing tool?
10:00 - 10:30
Prof. Ralf Kohal, GER
What you always wanted to know about the stability of ceramic implants but were afraid to ask
What you always wanted to know about the stability of ceramic implants but were afraid to ask
10:30 - 10:40 Panel discussion
- 10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break
Chapter 2 - Biomaterial ceramic 2 – "Evidence"
11:00 - 11:30
Dr. Marc Balmer, CH
Zirconia Implants: What we have learned from clinical studies
Zirconia Implants: What we have learned from clinical studies
11:30 - 12:00
PD Dr. Frank Spitznagel, GER
Exploring the Evidence: Prosthetic Options for Ceramic Implants
Exploring the Evidence: Prosthetic Options for Ceramic Implants
12:00 - 12:30
Prof Sebastian Kühl, CH
Clinical evidence for application
Clinical experience within a multicenter study
12:30 - 13:00
Prof. Eik Schiegnitz, GER
Between Empirical Evidence and Clinical Practice Guidelines: Ceramic Implants in Clinical Practice Guidelines
Between Empirical Evidence and Clinical Practice Guidelines: Ceramic Implants in Clinical Practice Guidelines
13:00 - 13:10 Panel discussion
- 13:10 - 14:00
Lunch break
Chapter 3 - Clinical application 1
14:00 - 14:30
Prof. Michael Payer, AUT
clinical expierience with ceramic Implants
clinical expierience with ceramic Implants
14:30 - 15:00
Prof. Tomas Albrektsson, SWE
Keynote: 60 years of implantology
Keynote: 60 years of implantology
15:00 - 15:30
PD Dr. Paul Weigl, GER
Biological effect of a highly corrosion-resistant implant surface - comparable to zirconia?
Biological effect of a highly corrosion-resistant implant surface - comparable to zirconia?
15:30 - 15:40 Panel discussion
- 15:40 - 16:00
Coffee break
Chapter 4 - Biological aspects 1 – "Biology of titanium and zirconia"
16:00 - 16:30
Dr. Volker von Baehr, GER
Immunology and Titanium
Immunology and Titanium
16:30 - 17:00
Prof. Ralf Smeets, GER
Are titanium dioxide particles a risk factor for peri-implantitis by stimulating macrophages to release pro-inflammatory cytokines?
Are titanium dioxide particles a risk factor for peri-implantitis by stimulating macrophages to release pro-inflammatory cytokines?
17:00 - 17:30
Dr. Alan Porporati, ITA
What we learn from endoprosthetics
What we learn from endoprosthetics
18:00 - 18:10 Panel discussion
- 19:15
ESCI Gala Dinner
Opening
08:20 - 08:30
Dr. Jens Tartsch
Opening
Opening
Chapter 5 Clinical application 2
08:30 - 09:00
Dr. Sebastian Perko, SLO
Assessing the Impact of Intravenous Ozone AHT, Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields, and Serum Biomarkers on Ceramic Implant Osseointegration: An Ostell-Based Analysis
Assessing the Impact of Intravenous Ozone AHT, Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields, and Serum Biomarkers on Ceramic Implant Osseointegration: An Ostell-Based Analysis
09:00 - 09:30
Prof. Michael Stiller, GER
Clinical experience with different ceramic dental implant systems
Clinical experience with different ceramic dental implant systems
09:30 - 10:00
Dr. Joan Pi Afruns, DMD, USA
Full arch rehabilitation
Full arch rehabilitation
10:00 - 10:10 Panel discussion
- 10:10 - 10:30
Coffee break
Chapter 6 Clinical application 3
10:30 - 11:10
PD Dr. Stefan Röhling & PD Dr. Michael Gahlert, GER
A new approach to ceramic implants: current and future two-piece ceramic implant systems
A new approach to ceramic implants: current and future two-piece ceramic implant systems
11:10 - 11:50
Prof. Andre Chen and Dr. Joao Borges, POR
prostodontics and digitalization in ceramic implantology
prostodontics and digitalization in ceramic implantology
11:50 - 12:20
Prof. Bilal Al Nawas, GER
Osteoimmunology – scientific facts for daily practice
Osteoimmunology – scientific facts for daily practice
12:20 - 12:30 Panel discussion
- 12:30 - 13:00
lunch break
Chapter 7 - Biological aspects 2 – "special PRF"
13:00 - 13.30
Prof. Reinhard Gruber, AUT
Scientific background to blood concentrates
Scientific background to blood concentrates
13:30 - 14:10
Dr. Joseph Choukroun and Dr. Elisa Choukroun, FRA
PRF: the past, the present and the future
PRF: the past, the present and the future
14:10 - 14:20 Panel discussion
- 14:20 - 14:40
Award Ceremony and winner lecture
- 14:40 - 15:00
Coffee break
Chapter 8 Clinical application 4
15:00 - 15:30
Drs. Markus and Mathias Sperlich, GER
Periimplant defects and ceramic Implants
Preserving biology to through immediate digital treatment with two-part ceramic implant
15:30 - 16:00
Dr. Frank Maier, M.Sc., GER
Biology and Implant Geometry
Biology and Implant Geometry
16:00 - 16:10 Panel discussion
- 16:10
Closing – end of congress
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