The international designation for a dentist is DDS, which stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery. The profession of dentistry requires a high level of manual skill and extensive knowledge of materials. We are fortunate to live in a time when we can use exclusively biocompatible materials in the mouth. These include Ormocer materials for dental fillings, bioceramics for all types of fixed prosthetic services, and BioHPP (Bio High Performance Polymer) for removable prosthetic solutions. In oral surgery, we also use bioceramic implants, which will soon replace metal ones.

For fillings, we have trusted the manufacturer Voco and their product Admira Fusion for 10 years. Developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute, it is free from monomers. This issue has been brilliantly addressed, and after more than a decade of use, we can confidently say that this material delivers on all its promises.

Bioceramic materials are our true passion. During our student years, we heard a lot about their development and durability. There’s no better feeling than seeing our patients, who, after 10 years, still look almost as they did on the day of rehabilitation. When choosing manufacturers, we don’t focus on price—the reality is that those who invest in research and development know the most, while others only copy. Dr. Perko holds a doctorate in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and we continue to collaborate with the Jožef Stefan Institute, where we validate our material choices. For bioceramics, we have chosen the manufacturers Kuraray and Vita Zahnfabrik.

When we officially established Medical Dentistry in 2013, we had all metal-free techniques in place, but removable prosthetics were a major challenge. That same year, a solution emerged from orthopedics, provided by the German manufacturer Bredent. We were likely the first in Slovenia to implement it in clinical practice, and we continue to use it today with great success and satisfaction from our clients.

Although the science of zirconium oxide ceramics has been well-developed for some time, shaping it into specific forms, such as dental implants, was somewhat delayed. For several years now, we have had access to various ceramic implant systems covering all types and thus meeting all needs. Currently, we use implants from Z-systems in our practice, with which we are very satisfied. Recent studies also show that this system leads the field among bioceramics and has durability on par with metal (Titanium-Aluminum-Vanadium) implants.

Concluding Remarks

In 2024, metals simply don’t belong in the mouth, and it’s entirely possible to achieve long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing results using metal-free and biocompatible options. At our practice, everything has been tested for over 10 years. Having recently studied body interactions extensively, we can tell you that serum and urine tests often clearly indicate which metal is present in your mouth. This is especially evident for those with amalgam fillings. Our first case of this kind was in Switzerland, where urine analysis clearly revealed the alloy composition of a bridge in an ALS patient’s mouth.

SOURCES

  1. https://www.voco.dental/en/products/direct-restoration/ormocer/admira-fusion.aspx
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-__qxG-_Vc0&t=5s
  3. https://www.kuraraynoritake.eu/uk/labside/zirconia
  4. https://www.kuraraynoritake.eu/uk/labside/zirconiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppsQn2aH2Rw
  5. https://www.vita-zahnfabrik.com/vita_unternehmen_en.html
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-0X909vA0
  7. https://bredent-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/000547GB_BioHPP-Die-Referenz.pdf
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzXgcbdr4GQ

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