cosmetic dentistry_ beauty & science

_Magda Wojtkiewicz: Reconstruction of the at- rophicmaxillapresentsuniquechallengesandoften requires major surgical intervention, however you are known for treating atrophic maxilla with mini- mallyinvasiveclinicaltechniquesusingplasmarich ingrowthfactors.Couldyoupleaseexplainthemain pointsofyoursurgicalprotocolstoourreaders? Dr Eduardo Anitua: The aim of our technique is to be able to offer specific, customised solutions to every situation in the treatment of atrophic maxilla without having to resort to much more-invasive andless-predictablesurgerytechniques,regardless of whether the resorption is transverse or vertical. In this regard, for cases of transverse atrophy, BTI has developed Tiny implants and transitional expanders, which are the ideal solution both for inserting narrow implants when there is no other option and for gaining the bone substrate volume required for placing definitive implants. To treat vertical atrophy, BTI recommends short and extra short implants for cases with insufficient bone substrate in both the superior maxilla, avoid- ing elevation of the sinus, and the inferior maxilla, when the distance to the dental nerve is not suf- ficient. _Whatqualificationsareneededtoperformsuch procedures? Are they performed only by specialists orGPsaswell? BTI offers specialised courses in atrophic maxilla treatment. This programme on advanced tech- niques is aimed at two types of professionals: specialists with experience in implantology and specialists with no experience in implantology. Regarding the first group, the advanced course refreshes their knowledge of minimally invasive techniques. Specialists with no experience in im- plantology(butwithaknowledgeoforalimplantol- ogy—editorial note) can benefit from this advanced 34 I I feature _ interview cosmeticdentistry 2_2013 Dr. Eduardo Anitua. (Photos courtesy of BTI Biotechnology Institute S.L.) BTI Training centre, Tuittion Classroom. Abiological approach to implantology An interview with Dr Eduardo Anitua, Scientific Director of the BTI Biotechnology Institute and owner of an ultra-modern training centre and private practice in Vitoria, Spain Author_Magda Wojtkiewicz