Please activate JavaScript!
Please install Adobe Flash Player, click here for download
ePaper created 2017-12-06, 12:03:50 | version 1.38.0
| events Fig. 4 Fig. 5 success, Prof. Dr Weischer concluded. Taking into ac- count these factors, implants could be a therapeutic alternative even in tumour patients. In the following, Dr Dr Frank Halling talked about relevant side effects and interactions of the 50 fre- quently prescribed medications in Germany. In his thoroughly researched presentation, he pointed out that an over 65-year-old patient averagely takes four different agents. In view of this fact, polypharmacy and polymorbidity are also a relevant issue and con- siderable challenge for dentists. Thus, dentists are obliged to consult the respective general physician or internist before they carry out a complex surgery. After having heard a lot of interesting lectures, congress participants concluded the day with a spe- cial event. During the live show “Stars in Concert”, DGZI guests enjoyed a memorable time from best seats, and meet a lot of stars, amongst them Elvis Presley, the Blues Brothers, and Elton John. Biological aspects in implantology The second congress day was opened by a presen- tation of Prof. Dr Siegfried Heckmann. He introduced a study on immediate implants and immediate resto- ration in the aesthetically relevant zone. Thereby, he clearly stated: “One has to decide either for a conse- quent immediate implantation and restoration, or for a delayed implantation and restoration. Do not mix these procedures! Do not use mixed procedures!” Subsequently, Prof. Dr Constantin von See ad- dressed the question of how implants that are cur- rently available, still make sense under a biological point of view. Following years of stagnation, a new variety in terms of implant design and form has been developed, as Prof. Dr von See stated. Thereby, a great importance is attached to the crown-implant ratio and implant stability. DGZI board member Prof. Dr Kai-Olaf Henkel followed this topic in a perfect man- ner by talking about the force flux at the implant that Fig. 6 Fig. 7 54 implants 4 2017