Are short implants still a compromise – or have they become a predictable treatment option in modern implant dentistry?

In this Clinical edition of Straumann® ProTalk, Christian Jarry sits down with Prof. Dr. Ronald Jung (University of Zurich) to discuss the evolution of short implants, modern treatment planning, and the evidence behind minimally invasive implant strategies. From vertical augmentation and sinus elevation to 6 mm and 4 mm implants, the episode explores when short implants work — and where their limitations remain.

🎧 A must-listen for clinicians looking to balance evidence, experience, and patient expectations in everyday implant practice.

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00:00 Are short implants still a compromise? 02:00 How short implants evolved over 20 years 04:00 Modern treatment planning and patient-centered care 08:00 Biomechanics, limitations, and case selection 10:15 Vertical augmentation vs short implants 14:45 Long-term evidence and survival rates 16:45 The studies that changed Dr. Jung's approach 24:30 Practical clinical advice for short implants

What does "accuracy" actually mean in digital implant dentistry – and when does it improve patient care versus simply producing impressive numbers?

In this episode of ProTalk Clinical, Christian Jarry speaks with Professor Nikos Mattheos about the evolution of guided implant surgery, navigation systems, AI, and robotics. Together, they challenge the industry's obsession with precision alone and explore why digital workflows only matter when they lead to better clinical outcomes, improved efficiency, and a better patient experience.

00:00 Why accuracy alone is not enough 05:01 The real clinical benefits of digital workflows 09:46 Navigation systems as a learning tool 16:12 Looking beyond accuracy in implant research 20:35 AI and the future of treatment planning 28:48 Robotics in implant surgery today 36:05 The real-world limits of guided surgery 40:25 Choosing technology based on outcomes, not trends

What does "accuracy" actually mean in digital implant dentistry – and when does it improve patient care versus simply producing impressive numbers?

In this episode of ProTalk Clinical, Christian Jarry speaks with Professor Nikos Mattheos about the evolution of guided implant surgery, navigation systems, AI, and robotics. Together, they challenge the industry's obsession with precision alone and explore why digital workflows only matter when they lead to better clinical outcomes, improved efficiency, and a better patient experience.

00:00 Why accuracy alone is not enough 05:01 The real clinical benefits of digital workflows 09:46 Navigation systems as a learning tool 16:12 Looking beyond accuracy in implant research 20:35 AI and the future of treatment planning 28:48 Robotics in implant surgery today 36:05 The real-world limits of guided surgery 40:25 Choosing technology based on outcomes, not trends

What does it really take to treat the severely atrophic maxilla – without grafting?

In this Straumann® ProTalk episode, Prof. Dr. Ed Bedrossian shares over three decades of experience in implantology, from placing his first zygomatic implant in 1995 to helping shape graftless treatment concepts.

He explains the biomechanics behind long-term success, why clinicians must always ask "why", and how to balance fundamentals with emerging digital workflows.

From being mentored by Per-Ingvar Brånemark to collaborating with his son today, this episode is a deep dive into mindset, decision-making, and the future of implant dentistry.

🎧 A must-listen for anyone working with complex implant cases.

00:00 Why mindset matters in implant dentistry 03:45 The journey into implantology 12:10 Mentorship with Brånemark 17:30 Classifications: zones and ZAGA 20:00 Biomechanics that drive success 26:40 "Immediacy" and case selection 36:30 Digital workflows: promise vs reality 49:50 What makes a great surgeon

What does it really take to treat the severely atrophic maxilla – without grafting?

In this Straumann® ProTalk episode, Prof. Dr. Ed Bedrossian shares over three decades of experience in implantology, from placing his first zygomatic implant in 1995 to helping shape graftless treatment concepts.

He explains the biomechanics behind long-term success, why clinicians must always ask "why", and how to balance fundamentals with emerging digital workflows.

From being mentored by Per-Ingvar Brånemark to collaborating with his son today, this episode is a deep dive into mindset, decision-making, and the future of implant dentistry.

🎧 A must-listen for anyone working with complex implant cases.

00:00 Why mindset matters in implant dentistry 03:45 The journey into implantology 12:10 Mentorship with Brånemark 17:30 Classifications: zones and ZAGA 20:00 Biomechanics that drive success 26:40 "Immediacy" and case selection 36:30 Digital workflows: promise vs reality 49:50 What makes a great surgeon

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, Prof. Dr. Bilal Al-Nawas joins George Raeber and Andreas Utz to explore complex implant reconstructions – from tumor and atrophic cases to treating a 90-year-old patient with a subperiosteal implant under local anesthesia. He unpacks the comeback of subperiosteal implants in the digital era, compares them with zygomatic approaches, and highlights the importance of managing complications with a self-critical mindset.

00:00 Leadership and introduction 02:06 Bilal's background and OMS perspective 06:30 Complex cases in Mainz 09:39 Elderly reconstruction case 11:54 Subperiosteal implant comeback 15:38 Zygomatic vs subperiosteal implants 18:05 Complications and long-term learnings 24:42 Leadership and clinical mindset 28:42 Digital dentistry and future innovations 34:52 ITI, education, and final insights

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, Prof. Dr. Bilal Al-Nawas joins George Raeber and Andreas Utz to explore complex implant reconstructions – from tumor and atrophic cases to treating a 90-year-old patient with a subperiosteal implant under local anesthesia. He unpacks the comeback of subperiosteal implants in the digital era, compares them with zygomatic approaches, and highlights the importance of managing complications with a self-critical mindset.

00:00 Leadership and introduction 02:06 Bilal's background and OMS perspective 06:30 Complex cases in Mainz 09:39 Elderly reconstruction case 11:54 Subperiosteal implant comeback 15:38 Zygomatic vs subperiosteal implants 18:05 Complications and long-term learnings 24:42 Leadership and clinical mindset 28:42 Digital dentistry and future innovations 34:52 ITI, education, and final insights

In this Straumann ProTalk, Prof. Dr. Samir Abou-Ayash explains why dentistry is medicine - directly linked to systemic health, immunity, and wellbeing through oral function like chewing and breathing.

He shares key insights from ITI Consensus 2023 on patient-reported outcomes, oral function, and chewing efficiency, including why overdentures can match fixed full-arch results. The episode also explores implant care in aging patients and how digital dentistry - from intraoral scanners to scannable healing abutments - is transforming workflows, while challenges like fragmented systems continue to slow adoption.

00:00 Why dentistry is medicine

06:00 Research that improves patient outcomes

21:40 ITI findings: PROMs and chewing efficiency

27:40 Implants in aging patients

31:20 Overdentures vs fixed solutions

36:30 Digital dentistry game changers

42:30 Barriers to digital workflow adoption

48:30 Engaging the next generation

59:20 Key takeaways

In this Straumann ProTalk, Prof. Dr. Samir Abou-Ayash explains why dentistry is medicine - directly linked to systemic health, immunity, and wellbeing through oral function like chewing and breathing.

He shares key insights from ITI Consensus 2023 on patient-reported outcomes, oral function, and chewing efficiency, including why overdentures can match fixed full-arch results. The episode also explores implant care in aging patients and how digital dentistry - from intraoral scanners to scannable healing abutments - is transforming workflows, while challenges like fragmented systems continue to slow adoption.

00:00 Why dentistry is medicine

06:00 Research that improves patient outcomes

21:40 ITI findings: PROMs and chewing efficiency

27:40 Implants in aging patients

31:20 Overdentures vs fixed solutions

36:30 Digital dentistry game changers

42:30 Barriers to digital workflow adoption

48:30 Engaging the next generation

59:20 Key takeaways

Clinical edition: Ti-bases as the new standard in implant prosthetics with Vincent Fehmer

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk Clinical, Christian Jarry speaks with Vincent Fehmer (University of Geneva, master dental technician and editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry) about the growing role of titanium bases (Ti-bases) in modern implant restorations.

The discussion explores how Ti-bases enable prosthetically driven planning, efficient digital workflows between clinics and dental laboratories, and predictable restorative protocols. Vincent Fehmer also shares insights on cementation strategies, surface-treatment developments such as Variobase XC, and the clinical evidence supporting Ti-base restorations.

00:00 Why implant planning still matters

07:00 Protecting the implant interface

15:00 Digital workflows and lab collaboration

24:00 Cementation protocols and clinical delivery

31:00 Evidence and lessons from early complications

41:00 Biology, emergence profiles, and the future

🔗 Learn more from Vincent Fehmer:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vincentfehmer/

International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry - https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/deu/en/journal/international-journal-of-esthetic-dentistry-en

Fixed Restorations - https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/anz/en/product/fixed-restorations

University of Geneve - https://www.unige.ch/medecine/dentaire/presentation-de-la-cumd/de/laboratoire-odonto-technique/collaborateurstrices-du-laboratoire-odonto-technique