Otto Zuhr
Dr. med. dent. Otto Zuhr studied dentistry at the University of Aachen. He is in professional partnership with Markus Hürzeler and presently holds an assistant professorship position in the department of periodontology at the University of Frankfurt. He was a board member of the German Society of Periodontology. His book “Plastic Esthetic Periodontal and Implant Surgery” was published by Quintessence in 2012.
Articles
Feature Article
Immediate implant placement is often accompanied by tissue resorption and mucosal recession. A key factor in this context is the loss of bundle bone in the area of the buccal bone lamella after tooth extraction. To preserve the buccal bone and the periodontal ligament in the facial area, the “socket shield” technique for implant bed preparation was developed, where part of the root is retained.
Feature Article
Soft tissue management has become a crucial part of implant therapy in the esthetic zone, as implant placement nowadays requires not only functional success, but also pleasing esthetic outcomes. New surgical techniques and materials provide clinicians with helpful tools that contribute to functional and esthetic success. More importantly, sophisticated clinical concepts are required to achieve the best possible result despite initially differing circumstances.