Daniel S. Thoma
Daniel S. Thoma, Prof. Dr. med. dent, is the Head of Reconstructive Dentistry and Vice-Chairman of the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Thoma was the recipient of an ITI Scholarship and spent one year at the Department of Periodontics, University of Texas, Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA. In 2016, he was a Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Periodontology, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. His focus is on the comprehensive treatment of complex, partially edentulous patients applying all available options of reconstructive dentistry including dental implants. Dr. Thoma is a Fellow of the International Team of Implantology (ITI).
Articles
Feature Article
Evidence on the use of short dental implants has substantially increased in recent years. Consequently, short dental implants have expanded treatment options.
Feature Article
Dental implants have proven to be a successful treatment option in fully and partially edentulous patients, rendering long-term functional and esthetic outcomes with peri-implant tissue stability. Apart from regenerative procedures on the level of the bone, an optimization of the peri-implant soft tissues is desired.