Prof. Dr. France Lambert is Head of the Department of Periodontology, Oro-dental Surgery, and Implant Surgery at the University of Liège and directs its EFP-accredited program. She co-directs the Biomaterials Research Unit, focusing on implant protocols, tissue regeneration, and biomaterials. A leader in several scientific organizations, she lectures internationally, publishes widely, and reviews for top journals.
Articles
Feature Article
This article explores the opportunities and challenges of immediate implant placement (IIP) in molar sites, highlighting how advances in surgical techniques and implant design are expanding treatment options It emphasizes the importance of careful case selection and a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to achieve predictable outcomes and avoid complications.
Feature Article
The topic of Group 3 was "Oral Medicine", which addressed the influence of both material- and anti-resorptive drug-associated factors on clinical and biological outcomes and complications in implant dentistry. Focused questions addressed the following 3 categories: (1) Implant materials other than titanium (alloys); (2) Transmucosal abutment materials other than titanium (alloys); (3) Medications affecting bone metabolism.