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| events © Ruth Peterkin/Shutterstock.com Fifth International Z-Systems Congress Source: Z-Systems About 70 specialists from ten countries met in the mid- dle of June in sunny Nice for an update about ceramic im- plants. The high-quality presentations both amazed and convinced the participants. It’s all about ceramics The first day was devoted to well-known concepts from dental practice. Dr Gabor Roza (Switzerland) started the presentations, and focused on treating patients without teeth, with special consideration to decreasing manual skills in later years. Thus, he uses a two-piece ceramic implant with straight and angled Locator® abutments. Dr Christoph Blum (Germany) then compared various ceramic systems and proved the clear clinical benefits of Z-Systems. In particular, he assessed the ability to grind abutments and the implants in collaboration with the lab- oratory as an important benefit. Subsequently, Dr Georg Bayer and ZTM Norbert Wichnalek (Germany) gave an impressive presentation. Both have many years of experience in implantology and are personally convinced of the benefits of ceramic im- plants. Dr Bayer showed many successful immediate in- sertions of one-piece Z-Systems implants and immedi- ate provision with temporary crowns. They also focused on the material and its handling. All ceramic implants are treated with plasma in their practice before implantation, which stimulates cell growth and leads to faster osseo- integration. Dr Bayer and ZTM Wichnalek also showed that implant integration with plasma-treated ceramic functions better than titanium surfaces. They strongly advise against the use of PEEK and PEKK, because these two materials are a true plaque magnet. Further, the speakers pointed out that, for patients with a suspi- cion of periodontitis, one must conduct a titanium tol- erance test, in order to meet their obligation of patient clarification. Dr Jean-Louis Roche closed the programme in his practice which was only 50 metres away, with a smooth, live surgery with the new, two-piece bone-level implant. Afterwards, all participants enjoyed a social gathering in a nearby beach restaurant to the early morning hours. 54 implants 1 2017