Projects
Novel surface tailoring of innovative dental zirconia implants for improved osseointegration and soft-tissue attachment KU Leuven
Biological responses to novel surface modification of dental zirconia implants KU Leuven
Dental implants with a controlled release functionality KU Leuven
A multicenter randomized controlled study comparing connective tissue graft with collagen matrix to re-establish convexity at the buccal aspect of single dental implants Ghent University
Soft tissue augmentation procedures have been recommended to re-establish convexity at the buccal aspect of dental implants. Connective tissue graft is the gold standard but morbidity and patient discomfort have been described. Recently, a collagen matrix has been developed. The primary objective of this RCT is to compare both in terms of increase and stability of buccal soft
tissue profile.
Additive manufacturing of monolithic zirconia for dental restorations KU Leuven
Biomechanical and bioengineering approaches in titanium implant osseointegration. KU Leuven
Implant therapy is a well-established treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Although its overall high success rate, successful implant osseointegration is not straightforward at anatomical sites and in pathologies associated with compromised bone and bone healing capacity such as diabetes and osteoporosis. Optimization of implant osseointegration in impaired bone conditions is one of the challenges remaining in implant dentistry. In ...
Dental Tissue Regeneration via Bioengineerd Immune Modulatory Scaffolds (DREIMS) KU Leuven
Bridging materials engineering and dentistry: tooth-enamel inspired reliable ceramics for dental applications KU Leuven
Advanced ceramics have exceptional functional and structural properties for high-performance applications, like thermal barrier coatings in turbine engines, solid oxide electrolytes in fuel cells, and biomedical implants for hip and tooth replacements. In the dental field, the superior biocompatibility and natural tooth-like appearance make ceramics favorable over metal-based systems. However, the long-standing issue of ceramics, being ...