In implant prosthodontics, technique and material selection directly influence clinical outcomes and long-term success. Along with the increasing use of dental implants, a plethora of new technologies and materials, especially ceramics, is entering the market to enhance esthetic results, functional longevity, and precision in a digital workflow. Among the most astonishing evolutions were the developments in implant restorative materials. Questions that arise start with digital impressions: how good are they? What is currently available and how can I keep up with the rapidly changing digital technologies? And how do I, based on patients’ needs, select the proper materials for implant-supported restorations needs when we know that the ones with greater esthetics often have poorer physical properties. This presentation will answer such questions and provide an understanding of fundamental physical, optical, and biologic properties of modern CAD/CAM ceramics to best serve our patients. Based on the current scientific evidence, guidelines for material selection and new technologies for ultimate clinical success in esthetic implant therapy, from single implants and abutment design to fullmouth zirconia reconstructions, will be presented and discussed.

Learning objectives

• Differentiate modern ceramic materials and their indications

• Learn about CAD/CAM technology and its diverse applications in esthetic implant dentistry

• Understand strategies for success with ceramic restorations implants based on the current scientific evidence

• Comprehend clinical guidelines for long-lasting esthetic implant-supported restorations.

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Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center. Dr. Blatz graduated from AlbertLudwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University.

Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) and a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD). He is a board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society.

Dr. Blatz is Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and Associate Editor of Quintessence International, Section Editor of the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and serves on the editorial boards of numerous other recognized scientific dental journals. He is coauthor of the international bestseller “evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”. Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry. He was named one of the “World’s Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry” and “Most Educational Instagram Account (@profmarkusblatz)” by his peers.