The agenda
3. European Congress of Ceramic Implant Dentistry
Science at the highest level
The scientific program
WORKSHOP W1 08:00-17:00

ESCI Workshop in Cooperation with Center for Dental Medicine Univ. Zurich
Prof. Ronald Jung, Dr. Marc Balmer, Dr. Jens Tartsch
3 practical workshops and live surgery`s
powered by Strauman, Zeramex and Camlog
WORKSHOP W2 13:30-18:00

The Zeramex Workshop
Dr. Ina Wüstefeld
Theroretical backgrounds to the Zeramex Ceramic Implant System
powered by CeramTec Switzerland Zeramex
WORKSHOP W3 13:30-15:30

The Camlog Workshop
Dr. Frank Maier M.Sc.
Theroretical backgrounds to the Ceralog Progressive line Ceramic Implant System
powered by Camlog
WORKSHOP W4 13:30-15:30

Precision in practice: zirconia implant placement with Z-Systems
Dr. Mariane Sordi M.Sc.
powered by Z-Systems
WORKSHOP W5 16:00-18:00

Optimization of dental implants through ceramic surface modification
Dr. Wolfgang Sausmikat
powered by MyPlant
- 19:30
Welcome Reception
MORE WORKSHOPS WILL FOLLOW
Opening and keynote adress

08:20 - 08:30
Prof. Ronald E. Jung & Dr. Jens Tartsch
Opening and Keynote Adress
Chapter 1 - Biomaterial ceramic 1 - "Material aspects"

08:30 - 09:00
Prof. Jerome Chevalier, FRA
Ceramic as biomaterial

09:00 - 09:30
Prof. Andraž Kocjan, SLO
On the Zirconia Manufacturing and Surface Modifications

09:30 - 10:00
PD Dr. Nadja Rohr, CH
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
10:30 - 10:40 Panel discussion
- 10:40 - 11:10
Coffee break – "meet the Implants"
Chapter 2 - Biomaterial ceramic 2 – "Evidence"

11:10 - 11:40
Dr. Marc Balmer, CH
The evidenve of Ceramic Implants

11:40 - 12:10
PD Dr. Frank Spitznagel, GER
Exploring the Evidence: Prosthetic Options for Ceramic Implants

12:10 - 12:40
PD Dr. Stefan Röhling, GER
Clinical evidence for application

12:40 - 13:10
Prof. Eik Schiegnitz, GER
Between Empirical Evidence and Clinical Practice Guidelines: Ceramic Implants in Clinical Practice Guidelines
13:10 - 13:20 Panel discussion
- 13:20 - 14:20
Lunch break – "meet the Implants"
Chapter 3 - Clinical application 1

14:20 - 14:50
PD Dr. Paul Weigl, GER
Biological effect of a highly corrosion-resistant implant surface - comparable to zirconia?

14:50 - 15:20
Prof. Michael Payer, AUT
clinical expierience with ceramic Implants

15:20 - 15:50
Prof. Tomas Albrektsson, SWE
Keynote: 60 years of implantology
15:50 - 16:00 Panel discussion
- 16:00 - 16:30
Coffee break – "meet the Implants"
Chapter 4 - Biological aspects 1 – "Biology of titanium and zirconia"

16:30 - 17:00
Dr. Volker von Baehr, GER
Immunology and Titanium

17:00 - 17:30
Prof. Ralf Smeets, GER
Are titanium dioxide particles a risk factor for peri-implantitis by stimulating macrophages to release pro-inflammatory cytokines?

17:30 - 18:00
Dr. Alan Porporati, ITA
What we learn from endoprosthetics
18:00 - 18:10 Panel discussion
- 18:20 - 19:00
General assembly – ESCI members only
- 19:30
ESCI Gala Dinner
Opening

08:20 - 08:30
Dr. Jens Tartsch
Opening
Chapter 5 Clinical application 2

08:30 - 09:00
Dr. Sebastian Perko, SLO
My approach with Ceramic Implants

09:00 - 09:30
Prof. Michael Stiller, GER
Clinical Experience with different ceramic systems

09:30 - 10:00
Dr. Joan Pi Afruns, DMD, USA
Full arch rehabilitation
10:00 - 10:10 Panel discussion
- 10:10 - 10:40
Coffee break – "meet the Implants"
Chapter 6 Clinical application 3

10:40 - 11:10
Prof. Bilal Al Nawas, GER
Osteoimmunology – scientific facts for daily practice

11:10 - 11:40
Dr. Sebastian Kühl, CH
clinical experience within a multicenter study

11:40 - 12:10
PD Dr. Michael Gahlert, GER
A new approach to ceramic implants: current and future two-piece ceramic implant systems
12:10 - 12:20 Panel discussion
- 12:20 - 13:00
small lunch break – "meet the Implants"
Chapter 7 - Biological aspects 2 – "special PRF"

13:00 - 13.30
Prof. Reinhard Gruber, AUT
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
14:10 - 14:20 Panel discussion
- 14:20 - 14:40
Award Ceremony and winner lecture
- 14:40 - 15:00
Coffee break – "meet the Implants"
Chapter 8 Clinical application 4

15:00 - 15:30
Prof. Andre Chen and Dr. Joao Borges, POR
prostodontics and digitalization in ceramic implantology

15:30 - 16:00
Dr. Frank Maier, M.Sc., GER
Biology and Implant Geometry

16:00 - 16:30
Dr. Jens Tartsch, CH
Periimplant defects and ceramic Implants
16:30 - 16:40 Panel discussion
- 16:40
Closing – end of congress