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Frank Schwarz is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology at the Centre for Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Carolinum), Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt, Germany. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Editorial Board Member for Periodontology 2000, Clinical Oral Implants Research and Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. He is a Member of the Board of Directors of the European Association for Osseointegration – EAO, Executive Board Member of the Osteology Foundation, and Past President of the German Association of Oral Implantology (DGI). He was awarded the André Schröder Research Prize in 2007, the Miller Research Prize in 2012 and the Jan Lindhe Award in 2017.
Ätiologie, Pathogenese, Diagnostik und aktuelle Therapiekonzepte
1. Auflage 2007 Book Hardcover, 272 pages, 510 illus Language: German Categories: Implantology, Oral Surgery, General Dentistry ISBN 978-3-938947-32-6 QP Deutschland
Speakers: Samir Abou-Ayash, Bilal Al-Nawas, Thomas Bernhart, Florian Beuer, Stefan Bienz, Elena Calciolari, Najla Chebib, Andreas Dengel, Vincent Donker, Joke Duyck, Roberto Farina, Gary Finelle, Alberto Fonzar, Tobias Fretwurst, Rudolf Fürhauser, Oscar Gonzalez-Martin, Stefano Gracis, Knut A. Grötz, Christian Hammächer, Lisa J. A. Heitz-Mayfield, Detlef Hildebrand, Norbert Jakse, Jim Janakievski, Tim Joda, Daniel Jönsson, Gregg Kinzer, Vincent G. Kokich, Michael Krimmel, Cecilia Larsson Wexell, Martin Lorenzoni, Georg Mailath-Pokorny, Julia Mailath-Pokorny, Frank Georg Mathers, Gerry McKenna, Henny Meijer, Alberto Monje, Torsten Mundt, Nadja Nänni, David Nisand, Robert Nölken, Nicole Passia, Michael Payer, Christof Pertl, Aušra Ramanauskaitė, Eik Schiegnitz, Martin Schimmel, Ulrike Schulze-Späte, Frank Schwarz, Falk Schwendicke, Robert Stigler, Michael Stimmelmayr, Anette Strunz, Christian Ulm, Stefan Vandeweghe, Kay Vietor, Arjan Vissink, Asaf Wilensky, Stefan Wolfart, Werner Zechner, Anja Zembic, Nicola Zitzmann
European Association for Osseintegration (EAO)
European Prosthodontic Debates 2023
14. Sep 2023 — 16. Sep 2023Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius, Lithuania
Speakers: Rolandas Andrijauskas, Adomas Auskalnis, Kazuyoshi Baba, Tord Berglundh, Lawrence E. Brecht, Luigi Canullo, Farronato Davide , Luca De Stavola, Vincent Fehmer, Marco Ferrari, German O. Gallucci, Ieva Gendviliene, Simonas Grybauskas, Sascha Hein, Reinhilde Jacobs, Matthias Kern, Tomas Linkevičius, Diego Lops, Daniele Manfredini, Francesco Mangano, Magda Mensi, Eitan Mijiritsky, Suresh Nayar, Sam Omar, George Papavasiliou, Guillermo Pradíes, Algirdas Puisys, Aušra Ramanauskaitė, Daniele Rondoni, Dmitri Ruzanov, Irena Sailer, Frank Schwarz, Nicola Scotti, Tristan Staas, Egle Vindasiute-Narbute, Ulrich Wegmann, Lukasz Zadrozny, Ausra Znamenskaite-Levickiene
European Prosthodontic Association
4th Buser & Sculean International Symposium
Regeneration and Esthetics in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry2. Dec 2022 — 3. Dec 2022Congress Center, Kursaal Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Speakers: Sofia Aroca, Daniel Buser, Stephen Chen, Massimo De Sanctis, Nikolaos Donos, Markus B. Hürzeler, Sascha Jovanovic, Ronald Jung, Giulio Rasperini, Isabella Rocchietta, Frank Schwarz, Anton Sculean, Shakeel Shahdad, Andreas Stavropoulos, Martina Stefanini, Leonardo Trombelli, Istvan Urban, Giovanni Zucchelli
Buser & Sculean Academy
3rd Urban International Hard and Soft Tissue Regeneration Symposium
Predictability in Regeneration21. Oct 2022 — 22. Oct 2022Budapest Congress Center, Budapest, Hungary
Speakers: Luca De Stavola, Ueli Grunder, Jaime Lozada, José Carlos Martins da Rosa, Aušra Ramanauskaitė, Frank Schwarz, Istvan Urban, Giovanni Zucchelli, Otto Zuhr
Urban Regeneration Institute
This author's journal articles
The International Journal of Prosthodontics, Pre-Print
DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8719, PubMed ID (PMID): 3840813326. Feb 2024,Pages 1-20, Language: EnglishLorenz, Jonas / Blume, Maximilian / Schwarz, Frank / Weigl, Paul / Ghanaati, Shahram / Sader, Rober A.
Purpose: Several procedures are performed to achieve optimal esthetic results in single-tooth
implants. However, there is discordance regarding the potential benefit and risks of immediate
implant loading/provisionalization. The aim of this prospective case series is to investigate
the effect of immediate provisionalization of single-tooth implants at healed sites for periimplant
soft-tissue conditions, focusing on papilla formation around single implants.
Materials and Methods: Twelve patients received a total of 12 implants in the incisor, canine
or premolar region of the upper and lower jaw at healed sites with immediate chair-side
provisionalization. Four months later, the temporary crown was replaced by the permanent
crown. After 40±13.1 months, clinical follow-up was conducted, assessing Probing pocket
depth (PPD); Bleeding on Probing(BoP); Mucosal recession (MR) and Width of Keratinized
Mucosa (KM). Papilla index (PI) was determined immediately after implant placement
(baseline), before removing the temporary crown (t1), 4 weeks after insertion of the definitive
crown (t2) and at the final follow-up examination (t3) to evaluate papilla formation and its
change over time. Results: None of the implants were lost. The mean PPD was 2.5±0.39 mm,
BoP of 25% and 3.5 mm of KM were observed at the final follow-up. No implants showed
MR. PI increased in all patients from 1.5±0.45 at baseline to 2.4±0.56 at t1, 2.6±0.47 at t2 and
3.02.6±0 at t3. The increase in PI between t0 and each individual timepoint from t1-t3 showed
statistical significance. Conclusion: The present results indicate the suitability and benefit of
immediate provisionalization to achieve favorable peri-implant soft-tissue conditions and
papilla formation.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Pre-Print
DOI: 10.11607/prd.6756, PubMed ID (PMID): 3765597231. Aug 2023,Pages 1-23, Language: EnglishBianchini, Marco Aurélio / Kuhlkamp, Lucas de Freitas / Schwarz, Frank / Galarraga-Vinueza, Maria Elisa
Objectives: The aim of the present case series is to exhibit the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of resective surgery with adjunctive implantoplasty over a 6-to-11-year follow-up. Materials and Methods: Four patients presenting 4 implants diagnosed with peri-implantitis according a to an established case definition were included in the present case series. Subjects underwent resective surgery, a modified implantoplasty approach, and implant surface decontamination. Clinical and radiographic outcomes such as bleeding on probing (BOP), suppuration on probing (SoP), probing depth (PD), marginal recession (MR), modified plaque index (mPI), and marginal bone levels (MBL) were recorded over a long-term following surgical therapy. Results: Over 6-to-11-year follow-up, mean BOP, PD, and SoP scores amounted to 17 ±24%, 2.5 ±1.26 mm, and 0%, respectively. BOP scores were reduced in 17%, PD values in 2.5mm, and SoP scores in 100%. Radiographic analysis revealed a mean radiographic bone gain of 3.1 ± 1.84 mm. Peri-implant marginal bone loss surface area decreased by 5.7±3.77mm2 over the long-term follow-up. Conclusion: Resective therapy with adjunctive implantoplasty promoted favorable clinical and radiographic outcomes at peri-implantitis treated sites over a long-term period. Clinical Relevance: Diverse surgical approaches such as resective, reconstructive, and combined therapy have been proposed towards peri-implantitis treatment. A resective surgical approach with an adjunctive “modified” implantoplasty refers to the modification of the implant body into a constricted area to mimic a “waist” silhouette. This modified technique conforms an adequate concave smooth area that may favor the outcomes of resective surgical therapy for soft tissue adaptation, biofilm control, and possible peri-implant bone gain over the long term.
Peri-implant diseases are defined as bacterial plaque-induced inflammatory conditions affecting implant-surrounding tissues and are classified as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Peri-implant mucositis is characterized by an inflammatory lesion that resides in the soft tissue compartment, whereas at peri-implantitis sites the lesions also feature progressive loss of implant-supporting bone. Inflammation resolution and disease progression arrestment are the main therapeutic endpoints of the treatment of peri-implant diseases. The present position paper displays the current evidence and clinical recommendations of the European Association for Osseointegration for the treatment of peri-implant diseases. Mechanical biofilm removal along with the reinforcement of patient-administered oral hygiene is considered the standard treatment for managing peri-implant mucositis. It is recommended to assess the outcomes of peri-implant mucositis treatment 2 to 3 months after therapy, and repeated intervention should be considered in the absence of treatment success. Peri-implantitis treatment should follow a stepwise treatment approach, starting with nonsurgical treatment followed by surgical intervention, if that is not sufficient. Surgical peri-implantitis therapies include nonreconstructive, reconstructive, and combined treatment modalities. Implantoplasty may be advocated for the treatment of supracrestal peri-implant defects, whereas reconstructive therapy is indicated at peri-implantitis sites featuring intraosseous defects with a depth ≥ 3 mm. Adjunctive reconstructive measures may be beneficial in enhancing radiographic defect fill and maintaining postoperative soft tissue levels, which may have a great impact in esthetic cases. The adjunctive use of systemic antibiotics during surgical therapy does not seem to improve the clinical outcomes. Regular supportive peri-implant therapy with biofilm removal should be an integral part of the treatment protocol for peri-implant diseases. In the presence of advanced bone loss around implants that do not play a strategic role in masticatory function, implant removal may be considered immediately.
Implantate aus Zirkoniumdioxid erweisen sich als vielversprechende Alternative zu herkömmlichen Titanimplantaten. Eine 9-Jahres-Follow-up-Nachuntersuchung einer prospektiven klinischen Beobachtungsstudie dieser Arbeitsgruppe liefert weitere Daten zum Langzeiterfolg von Zirkoniumdioxid-Implantaten, welche in diesem Beitrag unter Bewertung der aktuell verfügbaren Literatur zusammenfassend dargestellt werden sollen.
Manuskripteingang: 15.08.2023, Annahme: 22.08.2023
Keywords: Zirkoniumdioxid-Implantate, Langzeitstudien, Titanimplantate, periimplantäre Mukositis, Periimplantitis
Gingivawucherung entpuppt sich als leukämische Zellinfiltration
Anzeichen einer Leukämie können sich in der Mundhöhle manifestieren. Deshalb kann die oralmedizinische Untersuchung eine essenzielle Bedeutung bei der Früherkennung hämatologischer Erkrankungen haben und den Ausgangspunkt für die Diagnose darstellen. Der vorliegende Fall zeigt, wie die Abklärung eines auffälligen Gingivabefunds zur Diagnose „akute myeloische Leukämie“ führte.
Manuskripteingang: 18.10.2021, Annahme: 18.11.2021
Originalpublikation: Obreja et al. (Zahnärztl Mitt 2022;112:220−225). Mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Deutschen Ärzteverlags.
Keywords: akute myeloische Leukämie, Gingivawucherung, orale Manifestationen, leukozytäres Manifestrat
Eine systematische Literaturübersicht und Bewertung von 80 Publikationen, einschließlich 55 randomisierter kontrollierter Studien und 7 klinischer Kontrollstudien, hat zu einer Neubewertung der Wirksamkeit von alternativen und adjuvanten Methoden zur nichtchirurgischen Therapie von periimplantärer Mukositis und Periimplantitis sowie der chirurgischen Therapie von Periimplantitis geführt. Diese Ergebnisse wurden verwendet, um die S3-Leitlinie zur „Behandlung von periimplantären Infektionen an Zahnimplantaten“ (Registernummer 083-023, V 2.0, Stand 02.12.2022) zu aktualisieren. In diesem Beitrag sollen die diagnostischen Kriterien für periimplantäre Infektionen sowie die Therapieziele unter Berücksichtigung klinischer und radiologischer Parameter dargestellt werden.
Manuskripteingang: 14.04.2023, Annahme: 19.04.2023
Keywords: periimplantäre Erkrankungen, periimplantäre Mukositis, Periimplantitis
Nicht rekonstruktive, rekonstruktive und kombinierte Verfahren
Eine systematische Literaturübersicht und Bewertung von 24 Publikationen, einschließlich 15 randomisierter kontrollierter Studien und 3 klinisch kontrollierter Studien, hat zu einer Neubewertung der Wirksamkeit der chirurgischen Therapie der Periimplantitis geführt. Diese Ergebnisse wurden verwendet, um die S3-Leitlinie zur „Behandlung von periimplantären Infektionen an Zahnimplantaten“ (Registernummer 083-023, V 2.0, Stand: 02.12.2022) zu aktualisieren. In diesem Beitrag sollen die nicht rekonstruktiven, rekonstruktiven und kombinierten Verfahren für die chirurgische Therapie der Periimplantitis dargestellt werden.
Manuskripteingang: 14.04.2023, Annahme: 20.04.2023
Keywords: periimplantäre Erkrankungen, Periimplantitis, chirurgische Therapie, rekonstruktive Therapie, Implantatplastik
Autotransplantation impaktierter Eckzähne im Oberkiefer
Die autogene Zahntransplantation gilt heute als anerkannte Alternative zum implantologischen und prothetischen Zahnersatz sowie zum kieferorthopädischen Lückenschluss. Als erfolgreiche Zahntransplantate haben sich Weisheitszähne, Prämolaren, Milcheckzähne sowie verlagerte Eckzähne bewährt. Sie können auf biologische Art und Weise fehlende oder auch nicht erhaltungsfähige Zähne ersetzen. Gerade beim Patienten mit nicht abgeschlossenem Kieferwachstum birgt die autogene Zahntransplantation Vorteile im Hinblick auf den Knochen- und Weichgewebeerhalt in der Wachstumsphase. Wichtig für die Erfolgsprognose sind vor allem die klinische und radiologische Diagnostik sowie die chirurgische Planung.
Manuskripteingang: 20.01.2023, Annahme: 26.01.2023
Keywords: Dystopie, Eckzahn, Transplantation
Immediate implant placement with immediate restoration in the esthetic zone is a standardized protocol that aims to satisfy the patient with an immediate, esthetic rehabilitation. This study evaluated clinical and esthetic outcomes following immediate implant placement and provisionalization over a medium- to long-term period. A total of 57 implants in 44 patients were included in the present cross-sectional study, with a follow-up period of 3.97 ± 2.03 years. Surgical and prosthetic treatments were performed according to a standardized protocol. Clinical outcomes (modified Plaque Index, bleeding on probing, probing depth [PD], keratinized mucosa, mucosal recession [MR], and pink esthetic score [PES]) were evaluated during follow-up. Peri-implant tissue health was assessed based on the established case definitions. The mean PES value at the final control examination (mean PES follow-up time: 3.79 ± 1.85 years) was 12.06, the mean PD was 2.52 ± 0.88 mm, and mean MR was 0.03 ± 0.13 mm. No suppuration, pain, or implant or prosthetic failures were reported. The prevalence rates of mucositis and peri-implantitis were 45.5% and 0%, respectively. Immediate implant placement and restoration was associated with peri-implant tissue stability and esthetics over medium- and long-term follow-up periods.