dental practice July 2009
www.dental-practice.org
At the forefront of implantology
Alice Stiven reports from the ADI’s recent congress in Birmingham
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HE Association of Dental training courses for a number of years. Three-in-one units have the ability to
Implantology (ADI) held its “Implantology is the most rapidly capture three possible image types:
biennial congress in developing field of dentistry, embraced panoramic, celphalometric, and 3D
Birmingham in May. by many practitioners,” he said. “I imaging, depending on the x-ray
While the main focus for dentists believe that we are still at the ‘bell end cassette that is used (the sensor).
and oral surgeons was the plenary of the bell curve’ in terms of The price range of the systems
scientific sessions and DCP development for implantology, with mostly varies depending on the size of
programmes presented by speakers huge potential for further the sensor. Unit prices start from about
both from home and abroad, the event advancements leaving dentists with the £60,000 for a low image volume 3D
also included for the first time responsibility to the profession to keep sensor. Most of the 2D x-ray units can
specialised sessions for the entire informed. be optionally upgraded at a later date if
dental implant team of dental “The ADI is at the forefront of desired to include 3D and ceph x-ray
technicians, as well as hygienists and keeping dentists educated and up-to- capabilities.
nurses. date. Additional benefits for members Manufacturers included Planmeca
ADI president, Anthony Bendkowski
An interesting array of specialised are the new online Members Forum, (Plandent), with its ProMax 3D CBVT
and new technologies for use in which allows members to post clinical unit; J Morita with its Varioviewepocs manufactured in France. Features
implant treatments were on display at questions and gain insight from other 3D unit; and Vatech & Ewoo, a include hex compatibility with most
the trade show, and delegates were also implant professionals. Korean company which produces the well-known implant brands, osseo-
invited to attend workshops and This has also been a venue for PaX-Reve and PaX-Uni 3D units conductive surface, a range of sizes for
master classes provided by the discussions, with topics including the supplied by Axis Dental Equipment. various indications, and of course, low
industry, which comprised the introduction of the Specialists List on Just think: no more film, no more price.
congress’ third (half) day. the ADI website. developing, and the Vistascan system Another company promoting price
“Our first congress was attended by from Dürr Dental uses image plate as one of the key advantages to
Main themes 20 to 50 people, and so we are really technology, clenched between the teeth changing to its Korean-made line of
This year the ADI demonstrated its pleased to see a total of 800-plus to capture the digital x-ray, which after implants was Implantium. Although
recognition of the extended dental attendees over the two days at this scanning (without cables, the image the car was not up for grabs, the
implant team by offering one-day meeting, especially considering that it is plate is inserted into the scanner to company claims that within a year of
specialised programmes for the dental credit crunch time. extract and save the image, after which switching from your current implant
team with individual classes for dental “A congress every two years can the plate is deleted ready for re-use) brand to Implantium, you will be able
hygienists (periodontal pathogens), ensure members an event that is up-to- can be used again. to afford the 2009 Nissan GT-R,
nurses (essentials of dental implant date and packed with information, and The system includes diagnostic valued from £57,000.
nursing), and technicians (CAD/ also provides us with an important software which can optimise the image Bredent featured its Sky implant
CAM). opportunity to get a feel for the needs for easier on-screen detection of the system with exclusive new “White Sky”
Tooth loss is as much about loss of of our members.” specified diagnostic, such as the endo- aesthetic implant made from
self-esteem as it is about loss of He went on: “The future is bright. filter for root canal treatment, or the “brezirkon” (zirconium dioxide from
function and one of the key topics this We are now at a time where for the caries filter. Bredent Medical). The Sky implant is
year was that of the “overall patient first time patients’ perceived barriers also available in titanium, with
experience”, making for a dynamic have been broken down, mostly thanks CAD/CAM zirconium aesthetic abutment.
meeting. to the media without whom the good Various systems were on display, but
Some speakers introduced theories news of dentistry could not get out, the most information was available at Implant planning
involving new thinking (such as Dr and more exposure to treatment the dental technicians’ programme, BioMet 3i had on display its
Tresi from Milan, who spoke of how options via television, etc. which featured presentations on four Navigator Guided Surgery System,
initial stability of an implant could be “Patients are now prepared to fund of the major systems including Sirona including Navigator surgical drill kit
increased by quite significantly treatments themselves. Even in these Cerec inLAB, NobelProcera from and 3i tapered/parallel abutments with
increasing the torque on insertion of an recession times we are seeing that Nobel Biocare, the Lava Chairside Oral new NanoTite surface ideal for
implant from the currently patients are putting money where their Scanner system from 3M Espe, and the immediate loading.
recommended 50-55 Newtons mouths are. This in turn is giving Etkon system from Straumann. Also This system combines with SIMPlant
maximum, to 75 Newtons), prompting practices more faith to invest.” on display at the trade show was the CT Planning software from IDT,
discussion and debate from attendees. Mr Bendkowski will formally hand new Cerec chairside system. which now produces a new surgical
ADI president, Anthony over his ADI presidency to Stephen guide capability with features including
Bendkowski, addressed press at the Jacobs during the AGM that is taking Implants the three possibilities of locating to
congress. He is a charismatic and busy place on November 14, 2009 at King’s A mind-boggling array of implants bone, soft tissue or teeth; and allows
man, as an oral surgeon with over 18 College London, Guy’s Campus. from known and new manufacturers for locating of the hex (not possible
years’ experience in both the surgical and suppliers were on display at the with other surgical guides).
and restorative management of implant New technologies for trade show. Such a range provided stiff Advanced techniques and clinical
cases, and principal of a 10-surgeon implantology competition in terms of function, indications for guided surgery (using the
group of clinics providing an oral A range of new and modernised compatibility, and in particular price to Navigator Guided Surgery System) is
surgery and implant reconstructive technologies made for an interesting known major brands. one example of the courses available at
referral service in London and the trade show. Various 3D x-ray/three-in- Making its debut was d2d Implants, the industry day on Saturday May 9.
south-east. one units were on display, with the sister to the already existing d2d Endo The next ADI congress will be held
He has a keen interest in all aspects main difference between units being company, owned by a group of UK from April 14-16, 2011, in Manchester.
of dental education and has lectured on the volume capabilities of the 3D x-ray dentists. For more details on the ADI, visit
and run bone augmentation and implant produced. The range of d2d implants are www.adi.org.uk.
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