Foundation of the European Society for Ceramic Implantology - ESCI

Founding president, Jens Tartsch said, “The ESCI wishes to promote an evidence-based and scientifically sound use of ceramic dental implants. Moreover, we want to establish them as a useful supplement to titanium implants and as an extension of the treatment spectrum in daily dental implantology.”

Restorative dentistry using ceramic dental implants is currently one of the fastest growing, most research-intensive and most innovative areas in dentistry. Patients’ significantly increased interest in metal-free oral rehabilitation has certainly contributed to this. However, the many years of research and development of the material, the innovative surface designs and the range of restorative options, which have resulted in similar success rates as titanium, also play a significant role in making ceramic implants the most discussed area of dentistry.

The first scientific data are already available. These data have to be evaluated, correctly interpreted and classified for wider implementation of ceramic implants in daily implant practice. Remaining questions must be examined, discussed and answered based on pure evidence.