Markus Hürzeler
Prof. Dr. med. dent. Markus Hürzeler studied dentistry in Zurich and maintains a private practice focused on periodontics and implant dentistry in Munich. He is Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Freiburg and the University of Texas in Houston. He has published more than 100 scientific publications and is a regular national and international lecturer in the field of implants, periodontology and tissue regeneration.
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.