Under the theme “Facts of Ceramic Implants Part III”, the European Society for Ceramic Implantology (ESCI) hosted the third European Congress for Ceramic Implantology from 25 to 27 Sep 2025 in Horgen.
The three-day congress brought together dentists, implantologists, and scientists from across Europe and beyond to share insights into current research, clinical innovations, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The programme included workshops, lectures, and roundtable discussions, covering the material, biological, and clinical aspects of ceramic implantology.
The event kicked off on Thursday with practice-oriented workshops, offering participants the chance to work with implant systems and surgical techniques under the guidance of experienced clinicians. These hands-on sessions aimed to connect theoretical knowledge with everyday clinical practice.
Across the lecture program, 28 speakers presented on a range of themes, divided into material science, biological aspects, and clinical application. Topics included the mechanical stability of zirconium oxide, surface engineering, tissue response, soft tissue management and clinical case studies. Several speakers demonstrated long-term data on ceramic implants, while others discussed challenges such as manufacturing processes, biological reactions, and the role of microbial factors.
Keynote contributions included Prof Jérôme Chevalier, who reviewed the state of the art in ceramics, and Prof Tomas Albrektsson, who reflected on the history of implantology since the first implant was placed almost 60 years ago by Per-Ingvar Brånemark. Other presentations explored areas such as corrosion, immunology, osteoimmunology and digital workflows in prosthetic care.
Debate was encouraged throughout, particularly on the comparative advantages of ceramic versus titanium implants and how treatment decisions can be tailored to individual patient needs. Roundtable sessions enabled critical discussion of ongoing uncertainties, including when ceramic implants may be preferable and how new data can be integrated into practice.
Alongside the scientific programme, networking opportunities and social events allowed for informal exchange, with a gala dinner marking the congress’s theme of 60 years of implantology.
The ESCI congress highlighted that ceramic implantology has moved from a specialist niche towards a subject of increasing research interest and clinical relevance. Presentations underscored both the progress made in the field and the open questions that continue to shape implantology today.
Source: ZWP Online
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