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The publications supported by the OR Foundation are all peer-reviewed and contribute to safer patient outcomes in applied implant dentistry.

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Influence of implant neck and abutment characteristics on peri-implant tissue health and stability. Oral reconstruction foundation consensus report

Schwarz F, Messias A, Sanz-Sánchez I, Carrillo de Albornoz A, Nicolau P, Taylor T, Beuer F, Schär A, Sader R, Guerra F, Sanz M

Clin Oral Implants Res

2019

Effects of modified abutment characteristics on peri-implant soft tissue health: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sanz-Martín I, Sanz-Sánchez I, Carrillo de Albornoz A, Figuero E, Sanz M

Clin Oral Implants Res

2018

Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique With Porcine Dermal Matrix for Recession Treatment: 12-Month Follow-Up

Würflein E, Ollinger S, Sculean A, Vach K, Landwehr VC, Nelson K, Dursun B, Nahles S, Iglhaut PG, Fretwurst T

Clin Exp Dent Res.

2025 Grant ORF41906

The Performance of PEKK vs Zirconia Abutments for Screw-Retained Crowns in Two-Piece Zirconia Implants: An in vitro Study

Ahmed Z, Joos M, Joos R, Rosentritt M, Kühl S, Herber V

J Oral Implantol.

2025 Grant ORF21806

Prosthetic complicationsafter artificial ageing A study with two-piece zirconia implants

Reinisch M, Koller M, Steyer E, Glockner K, Jakse N,Payer M

Ceramic Implants

2020 Grant ORF21804

Microstructural volumetric analysis of vertical alveolar ridge augmentation using autogenous tooth roots

Parvini P, Schwarz F, Hüfner MK, Rauch N, Nienkemper M, Becker K

Clin Implant Dent Relat Res.

2020 Grant ORF31701

Antibacterial Activity and Impact of Different Antiseptics on Biofilm-Contaminated Implant Surfaces

Lollobrigida, M.; Filardo, S.; Sessa, R.; Di Pietro, M.; Bozzuto, G.; Molinari, A.; Lamazza, L.; Vozza, I.; De Biase, A

Appl. Sci.

2019 Grant ORF11701

Impact of abutment rotation and angulation on marginal fit: theoretical considerations.

Semper W, Kraft S, Mehrhof J, Nelson K

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2010 Grant CF20901

Do Clinical and Radiological Assessments Contribute to the Understanding of Biomaterials? Results From a Prospective Randomized Sinus Augmentation Split-Mouth Trial.

Lorenz J, Korzinskas T, Chia P, Maawi SA, Eichler K, Sader RA, Ghanaati S

J Oral Implantol.

2018 Grant 2006 3.003

Full-Arch Digital Implant Impression Trueness: An in Vivo Study

Rutkūnas V, Kuleš D, Revilla-León M, Akulauskas M, Auškalnis L, Gendvilienė I

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2025 Grant ORF41706

Mechanical stability of zirconia meso-abutments bonded to titanium bases restored with different monolithic all-ceramic crowns

Pitta J, Hicklin SP, Fehmer V, Boldt J, Gierthmuehlen PC, Sailer I

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2019 Grant ORF21704

Formation and detection of titanium release during implant insertion. An ex vivo study in humandonor bone

Müller F, Müller J, Schmidt‑Breitung M

Dtsch Zahnärztl Z Int

2021 Grant ORF21701

Entstehung und Nachweis von Nanopartikeln durch Abrieb von Titanimplantaten

Müller F, Müller J, Schmidt‑Breitung M

Dtsch Zahnärztl Z

2019 Grant ORF21701

Titanium Implant Characteristics After Implantoplasty: An In Vitro Study on Two Different Kinds of Instrumentation

Sahrmann P, Luso S, Mueller C, Ender A, Attin T, Stawarczyk B, Schmidlin PR

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2019 Grant CF21603

Impact of Cleaning Procedures on Adhesion of Living Cells to Three Abutment Materials

Mehl C, Kern M, Zimmermann A, Harder S, Huth S, Selhuber-Unkel C

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2017 Grant CF11604

Effect of Particulate Titanium Contaminants of Dental Implants on Human Osteoblasts and Gingival Fibroblasts

Happe A, Sielker S, Hanisch M, Jung S

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2019 Grant CF11601

The influence of submerged healing abutment or subcrestal implant placement on soft tissue thickness and crestal bone stability. A 2-year randomized clinical trial

Linkevicius T, Puisys A, Linkevicius R, Alkimavicius J, Gineviciute E, Linkeviciene L

Clin Implant Dent Relat Res.

2020 Grant CF41602

Accuracy of Computer-Assisted Dynamic Navigation in Implant Placement with a Fully Digital Approach: A Prospective Clinical Trial

Edelmann C, Wetzel M, Knipper A, Luthardt RG, Schnutenhaus S

J Clin Med.

2021 Grant CF41506

Removal torque evaluation of three different abutment screws for single implant restorations after mechanical cyclic loading

Paepoemsin T, Reichart PA, Chaijareenont P, Strietzel FP, Khongkhunthian P

Oral Implantol (Rome).

2016 Grant CF21502

Influence of UV Irradiation and Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on Zirconia Surfaces: An In Vitro Study

Smeets R, Henningsen A, Heuberger R, Hanisch O, Schwarz F, Precht C

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2019 Grant CF11501

Is There a Correlation Between Tensile Strength and Retrievability of Cemented Implant-Retained Crowns Using Artificial Aging?

Mehl C, Ali S, El Bahra S, Harder S, Vollrath O, Kern M

Int J Prosthodont.

2016 Grant CF21405

Effect of ultraviolet photofunctionalization of dental titanium implants on osseointegration

Mehl C, Kern M, Neumann F, Bähr T, Wiltfang J, Gassling V

J Zhejiang Univ Sci B

2018 Grant CF31401

In vitro fatigue and fracture resistance of one- and two-piece CAD/CAM zirconia implant abutments

Gehrke P, Johannson D, Fischer C, Stawarczyk B, Beuer F

Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2015 Grant CF21401

A systematic review and meta-analysis of removable and fixed implant-supported prostheses in edentulous jaws: post-loading implant loss

Kern JS, Kern T, Wolfart S, Heussen N

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2015 Grant Systematic review 2013

Impact of abutment microstructure and insertion depth on crestal bone changes at nonsubmerged titanium implants with platform switch

Schwarz F, Mihatovic I, Golubovich V, Schär A, Sager M, Becker J

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2014 Grant CF31301

Long-term peri-implant bone level changes of non-vascularized fibula bone grafted edentulous patients

Duttenhoefer F, Nack C, Doll C, Raguse JD, Hell B, Stricker A, Nelson K, Nahles S

J Craniomaxillofac Surg.

2015 Grant CF41306

Survival analysis of dental implants and implant-retained prostheses in oral cancer patients up to 20 years

Doll C, Nack C, Raguse JD, Stricker A, Duttenhoefer F, Nelson K, Nahles S

Clin Oral Investig.

2014 Grant CF41306

Computer-aided flapless implant surgery and immediate loading. A technical note.

Baruffaldi A, Poli PP, Baruffaldi A, Giberti L, Pigozzo M, Maiorana C

Oral Maxillofac Surg.

2016 Grant CF41210

Long-term effects of titanium-base abutments on peri-implant health: A 5-year randomised controlled trial

Rathe F, Junker R, Heumann C, Blumenröhr J, Auschill T, Arweiler N, Schlee M

Int J Oral Implantol

2022 Grant CF41205

Effect of dental implants on bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws

Holzinger D, Seemann R, Matoni N, Ewers R, Millesi W, Wutzl A

J Oral Maxillofac Surg.

2014 Grant CF41105

Factors influencing surgical treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws

Wutzl A, Pohl S, Sulzbacher I, Seemann R, Lauer G, Ewers R, Drach J, Klug C

Head Neck

2011 Grant CF41105

Long-term success of surgery in bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJs)

Holzinger D, Seemann R, Klug C, Ewers R, Millesi G, Baumann A, Wutzl A.

Oral Oncol.

2013 Grant CF41105

Randomized clinical trial evaluating the effect of splinting crowns on short implants in the mandible 3 years after loading

Al-Sawaf O, Tuna T, Rittich A, Kern T, Wolfart S

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2020 Grant CF41102

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Early Loaded Maxillary Anterior Implants: Three-Year Follow-up

Kahramanoglu E, Aslan YU, Özkan Y, Özkan Y

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent.

2019 Grant CF41005

Surface contamination of dental implants assessed by gene expression analysis in a whole-blood in vitro assay: a preliminary study

Harder S, Quabius ES, Ossenkop L, Mehl C, Kern M

J Clin Periodontol.

2012 Grant CF21004

Dental implants stimulate expression of Interleukin-8 and its receptor in human blood–an in vitro approach

Quabius ES, Ossenkop L, Harder S, Kern M

J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater

2012 Grant CF21004

Early and mature biofilm on four different dental implant materials: An in vivo human study

Herrmann H, Kern JS, Kern T, Lautensack J, Conrads G, Wolfart S

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2020 Grant CF41001

Clinical study evaluating the discrepancy of two different impression techniques of four implants in an edentulous jaw

Stimmelmayr M, Güth JF, Erdelt K, Happe A, Schlee M, Beuer F

Clin Oral Investig.

2013 GRant CF21001

Evaluation of impression accuracy for a four-implant mandibular model–a digital approach

Stimmelmayr M, Erdelt K, Güth JF, Happe A, Beuer F

Clin Oral Investig.

2012 Grant CF21001

Digital evaluation of the reproducibility of implant scanbody fit–an in vitro study

Stimmelmayr M, Güth JF, Erdelt K, Edelhoff D, Beuer F

Clin Oral Investig.

2011 Grant CF21001

A method for segmentation of dental implants and crestal bone

Cunha P, Guevara MA, Messias A, Rocha S, Reis R, Nicolau PM

Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg.

2013 Grant MSCAM

Wear at the titanium-titanium and the titanium-zirconia implant-abutment interface: a comparative in vitro study

Stimmelmayr M, Edelhoff D, Güth JF, Erdelt K, Happe A, Beuer F

Dent Mater.

2012 Grant CF20905

Computer-assisted flapless implant surgery in edentulous elderly patients: a 2-year follow up

di Torresanto VM, Milinkovic I, Torsello F, Cordaro L

Quintessence Int.

2014 Grant CF40905

Deviations of different systems for guided implant surgery

Laederach V, Mukaddam K, Payer M, Filippi A, Kühl S

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2017 Grant CF20904

Wetting behavior of dental implants

Rupp F, Scheideler L, Eichler M, Geis-Gerstorfer J

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2011 Grant CF20903

The fracture strength by a torsion test at the implant-abutment interface

Watanabe F, Hiroyasu K, Ueda K

J Implant Dent.

2015 Grant CF20902

Impact of vertical loading on the implant-bone interface

Mehl C, Becker ST, Acil Y, Harder S, Wiltfang J, Dabbagh-Afrouz AA, de Buhr W, Kern M

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2013 Grant CF30901

In vitro influence of ultrasonic stress, removal force preload and thermocycling on the retrievability of implant-retained crowns

Mehl C, Harder S, Schwarz D, Steiner M, Vollrath O, Kern M

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2011 Grant CF20801

Impact of abutment rotation and angulation on marginal fit: theoretical considerations

Semper W, Kraft S, Mehrhof J, Nelson K

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2010 Grant CF50701

A retrospective analysis of sandblasted, acid-etched implants with reduced healing times with an observation period of up to 5 years

Nelson K, Semper W, Hildebrand D, Ozyuvaci H

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2008 Grant CF50701

Application of a new chair-side method for the harvest of mesenchymal stem cells in a patient with nonunion of a fracture of the atrophic mandible–a case report

Wongchuensoontorn C, Liebehenschel N, Schwarz U, Schmelzeisen R, Gutwald R, Ellis E 3rd, Sauerbier S

J Craniomaxillofac Surg.

2009 Grant CF10701

Advances in bone surgery: the Er:YAG laser in oral surgery and implant dentistry

Stübinger S

Clin Cosmet Investig Dent.

2010 Grant CF30701

Tapered Screw Implants With Different Machined Neck Designs: A 3-Year Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Prospective Study

Beretta M, Maiorana C, Cortinovis I, Poli PP

J Oral Implantol.

2019 Grant 2006 3.003

Injectable Bone Substitute Material on the Basis of β-TCP and Hyaluronan Achieves Complete Bone Regeneration While Undergoing Nearly Complete Degradation

Lorenz J, Barbeck M, Kirkpatrick CJ, Sader R, Lerner H, Ghanaati S

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2018 Grant 2006 3.003

Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite bone substitute leads to sufficient bone tissue formation already after 3 months: histological and histomorphometrical analysis 3 and 6 months following human sinus cavity augmentation

Ghanaati S, Barbeck M, Willershausen I, Thimm B, Stuebinger S, Korzinskas T, Obreja K, Landes C, Kirkpatrick CJ, Sader RA

Clin Implant Dent Relat Res.

2012 Grant 2006 3.003

TRAP-Positive Multinucleated Giant Cells Are Foreign Body Giant Cells Rather Than Osteoclasts: Results From a Split-Mouth Study in Humans

Lorenz J, Kubesch A, Korzinskas T, Barbeck M, Landes C, Sader RA, Kirkpatrick CJ, Ghanaati S

J Oral Implantol.

2014 Grant 2006 3.003

Advanced platelet-rich fibrin: a new concept for cell-based tissue engineering by means of inflammatory cells

Ghanaati S, Booms P, Orlowska A, Kubesch A, Lorenz J, Rutkowski J, Landes C, Sader R, Kirkpatrick C, Choukroun J

J Oral Implantol.

2014 Grant 2006 3.003

Influence of platform switching on crestal bone changes at non-submerged titanium implants: a histomorphometrical study in dogs

Becker J, Ferrari D, Herten M, Kirsch A, Schaer A, Schwarz F

J Clin Periodontol.

2007 Grant CF30702

Crestal bone changes at nonsubmerged implants (Camlog) with different machined collar lengths: a histomorphometric pilot study in dogs

Schwarz F, Herten M, Bieling K, Becker J

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2008 Grant CF30702

Theoretical optimum of implant positional index design

Semper W, Kraft S, Krüger T, Nelson K

J Dent Res.

2009 Grant CF50701

Theoretical considerations: implant positional index design

Semper W, Kraft S, Krüger T, Nelson K

J Dent Res.

2009 Grant CF50701

Maxillary sinus grafting with a nano-structured biomaterial: preliminary clinical and histological results

Stübinger S, Ghanaati S, Orth C, Hilbig U, Saldamli B, Biesterfeld S, Kirkpatrick CJ, Sader RA

Eur Surg Res.

2009 Grant 2006 3.003

In vivo comparison of hard tissue regeneration with human mesenchymal stem cells processed with either the FICOLL method or the BMAC method

Sauerbier S, Stricker A, Kuschnierz J, Bühler F, Oshima T, Xavier SP, Schmelzeisen R, Gutwald R

Tissue Eng

2010 Grant CF10701

Effects of repeated manual disassembly and reassembly on the positional stability of various implant-abutment complexes: an experimental study

Semper W, Heberer S, Mehrhof J, Schink T, Nelson K

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2010 Grant SF20901

Clinical outcome of root-shaped dental implants of various diameters: 5-year results

Krennmair G, Seemann R, Schmidinger S, Ewers R, Piehslinger E

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2010 Grant CF40801

Mesenchymal stem cells and bovine bone mineral in sinus lift procedures–an experimental study in sheep

Sauerbier S, Stubbe K, Maglione M, Haberstroh J, Kuschnierz J, Oshima T, Xavier SP, Brunnberg L, Schmelzeisen R, Gutwald R

Tissue Eng

2010 Grant CF10701

Comparison of Er:YAG laser, piezoelectric, and drill osteotomy for dental implant site preparation: a biomechanical and histological analysis in sheep

Stübinger S, Biermeier K, Bächi B, Ferguson SJ, Sader R, von Rechenberg B

Lasers Surg Med.

2010 Grant CF30701

Bone morphogenetic proteins 2, 5, and 6 in combination stimulate osteoblasts but not osteoclasts in vitro

Wutzl A, Rauner M, Seemann R, Millesi W, Krepler P, Pietschmann P, Ewers R

J Orthop Res.

2010 Grant 2006 2.004

Assessment of lipopolysaccharide microleakage at conical implant-abutment connections

Harder S, Quabius ES, Ossenkop L, Kern M

Clin Oral Investig.

2011 Grant CF21004

Surgical therapy of advanced ligature-induced peri-implantitis defects: cone-beam computed tomographic and histological analysis

Schwarz F, Sahm N, Mihatovic I, Golubovic V, Becker J

J Clin Periodontol.

2011 Grant CF30801

Maxillary sinus floor elevation with bovine bone mineral combined with either autogenous bone or autogenous stem cells: a prospective randomized clinical trial

Rickert D, Sauerbier S, Nagursky H, Menne D, Vissink A, Raghoebar GM

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2011 Grant CF10701

Bone marrow concentrate and bovine bone mineral for sinus floor augmentation: a controlled, randomized, single-blinded clinical and histological trial–per-protocol analysis

Sauerbier S, Rickert D, Gutwald R, Nagursky H, Oshima T, Xavier SP, Christmann J, Kurz P, Menne D, Vissink A, Raghoebar G, Schmelzeisen R, Wagner W, Koch FP

Tissue Eng

2011 Grant CT10701

Impact of abutment material and dis-/re-connection on soft and hard tissue changes at implants with platform-switching

Becker K, Mihatovic I, Golubovic V, Schwarz F

J Clin Periodontol.

2012 Grant CF30903

Patient preference and satisfaction with implant-supported mandibular overdentures retained with ball or locator attachments: a crossover clinical trial

Krennmair G, Seemann R, Fazekas A, Ewers R, Piehslinger E

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2012 Grant CF40802

Evaluation der Ästhetik durch unterschiedliche Fachdisziplinen mittels Pink Esthetic Score

Hartmann A, Seiler M, Oeschey P, Dreyling M, Heinig N, Beuer F

Implantologie

2013 Grant CF41202

An in vitro pilot study of abutment stability during loading in new and fatigue-loaded conical dental implants using synchrotron-based radiography

Rack T, Zabler S, Rack A, Riesemeier H, Nelson K

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2013 Grant CF51002

Accuracy of peri-implant bone thickness and validity of assessing bone augmentation material using cone beam computed tomography

Wang D, Künzel A, Golubovic V, Mihatovic I, John G, Chen Z, Becker J, Schwarz F

Clin Oral Investig.

2013 Grant CF51001

Effect of gabapentin-lactam and gamma-aminobutyric acid/lactam analogs on proliferation and phenotype of ovine mesenchymal stem cells

Sauerbier S, Gutwald R, Wiedmann-Al-Ahmad M, Wolkewitz M, Haberstroh J, Obermeyer J, Kuenz A, Betz H, Wolter F, Duttenhoefer F, Schmelzeisen R, Nagursky H, Proksch S, Al-Ahmad A

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2013 Grant CF10701

Implant placement under existing removable dental prostheses and its effect on oral health-related quality of life

Wolfart S, Moll D, Hilgers RD, Wolfart M, Kern M

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2013 Grant CF 2006

Synthetic bone substitute material comparable with xenogeneic material for bone tissue regeneration in oral cancer patients: First and preliminary histological, histomorphometrical and clinical results

Ghanaati S, Barbeck M, Lorenz J, Stuebinger S, Seitz O, Landes C, Kovács AF, Kirkpatrick CJ, Sader RA

Ann Maxillofac Surg.

2013 Grant 3.003

Platform switch versus platform match in the posterior mandible – 1-year results of a multicentre randomized clinical trial

Guerra F, Wagner W, Wiltfang J, Rocha S, Moergel M, Behrens E, Nicolau P

J Clin Periodontol.

2014 Grant MSCAM

Immunohistochemical characteristics of regenerated bone after surgical therapy of advanced ligature-induced peri-implantitis defects

Schwarz F, Mihatovic I, Golubovic V, Becker J, Sager M

Clin Oral Investig.

2014 Grant CF30801

Long-term retrospective evaluation of the peri-implant bone level in onlay grafted patients with iliac bone from the anterior superior iliac crest

Fretwurst T, Nack C, Al-Ghrairi M, Raguse JD, Stricker A, Schmelzeisen R, Nelson K, Nahles S

J Craniomaxillofac Surg.

2015 Grant CF41306

Adhesion of living cells to abutment materials, dentin, and adhesive luting cement with different surface qualities

Mehl C, Kern M, Schütte AM, Kadem LF, Selhuber-Unkel C

Dent Mater.

2016 Grant CF21405

Influence of Four Different Abutment Materials and the Adhesive Joint of Two-Piece Abutments on Cervical Implant Bone and Soft Tissue

Mehl C, Gassling V, Schultz-Langerhans S, Açil Y, Bähr T, Wiltfang J, Kern M

Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2016 Grant CF31401

Radiographic evaluation of conical tapered platform-switched implants in the posterior mandible: 1-year results of a two-center prospective study

Moergel M, Rocha S, Messias A, Nicolau P, Guerra F, Wagner W

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2016 Grant MSCONE02/10

The effect of one-time abutment placement on interproximal bone levels and peri-implant soft tissues: a prospective randomized clinical trial

Molina A, Sanz-Sánchez I, Martín C, Blanco J, Sanz M

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2016 Grant MSCONE02/10

Effect of platform switching on crestal bone levels around implants in the posterior mandible: 3 years results from a multicentre randomized clinical trial

Rocha S, Wagner W, Wiltfang J, Nicolau P, Moergel M, Messias A, Behrens E, Guerra F

J Clin Periodontol.

2016 Grant MSCAM

Accuracy of Three-Dimensional Printed Templates for Guided Implant Placement Based on Matching a Surface Scan with CBCT

Kernen F, Benic GI, Payer M, Schär A, Müller-Gerbl M, Filippi A, Kühl S

Clin Implant Dent Relat Res.

2016 Grant CF20904

Volumetric analysis of bone substitute material performance within the human sinus cavity of former head and neck cancer patients: A prospective, randomized clinical trial

Lorenz J, Eichler K, Barbeck M, Lerner H, Stübinger S, Seipel C, Vogl TJ, Kovács AF, Ghanaati S, Sader RA

Ann Maxillofac Surg.

2016 Grant 3.003

Neurophysiological changes associated with implant-associated augmentation procedures in the lower jaw

Hartmann A, Welte-Jzyk C, Seiler M, Daubländer M

Clin Implant Dent Relat Res.

2017 Grant CF41603

Photofunctionalization and non-thermal plasma activation of titanium surfaces

Henningsen A, Smeets R, Hartjen P, Heinrich O, Heuberger R, Heiland M, Precht C, Cacaci C

Clin Oral Investig.

2017 Grant CF11501

Neurophysiological changes associated with implant placement

Hartmann A, Welte-Jzyk C, Seiler M, Daubländer M

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2017 Grant CF41208

The prevalence of peri-implant diseases for two-piece implants with an internal tube-in-tube connection: a cross-sectional analysis of 512 implants

Schwarz F, Becker K, Sahm N, Horstkemper T, Rousi K, Becker J

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2017 Grant CF41204

Mechanical performance of cement- and screw-retained all-ceramic single crowns on dental implants

Obermeier M, Ristow O, Erdelt K, Beuer F

Clin Oral Investig.

2018 Grant CF51202

Fracture resistance of different implant abutments supporting 
all-ceramic single crowns after aging

Stimmelmayr M, Heiß P, Erdelt K, Schweiger J, Beuer F

Int J Comput Dent.

2017 Grant CF51201

Influence of different instrumentation modalities on the surface characteristics and biofilm formation on dental implant neck, in vitro

Schmidt KE, Auschill TM, Heumann C, Frankenberger R, Eick S, Sculean A, Arweiler NB

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2017 Grant CF41203

Influence of the width of keratinized tissue on the development and resolution of experimental peri-implant mucositis lesions in humans

Schwarz F, Becker J, Civale S, Sahin D, Iglhaut T, Iglhaut G

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2018 Grant CF41502

Onset, progression and resolution of experimental peri-implant mucositis at different abutment surfaces: A randomized controlled two-centre study

Schwarz F, Becker J, Civale S, Hazar D, Iglhaut T, Iglhaut G.

J Clin Periodontol.

2018 Grant CF41502

Alveolar ridge preservation with a collagen material: a randomized controlled trial

Schnutenhaus S, Doering I, Dreyhaupt J, Rudolph H, Luthardt RG

J Periodontal Implant Sci.

2018 Grant CF41305

Reproducibility of CBCT image analysis: a clinical study on intrapersonal and interpersonal errors in bone structure determination

Schnutenhaus S, Graf M, Doering I, Luthardt RG, Rudolph H

Oral Radiol.

2018 Grant CF41305

Clinical and laboratory evaluation of the effects of different treatment modalities on titanium healing caps: a randomized, controlled clinical trial

Schmidt KE, Auschill TM, Heumann C, Frankenberger R, Eick S, Sculean A, Arweiler NB

Clin Oral Investig.

2018 Grant CF41203

Retrievability of implant-supported zirconia restorations cemented on zirconia abutment

Lennartz A, Dohmen A, Bishti S, Fischer H, Wolfart S

J Prosthet Dent.

2018 Grant CF21006

Implant success and survival rates in daily dental practice: 5-year results of a non-interventional study using CAMLOG SCREW-LINE implants with or without platform-switching abutments

Beschnidt SM, Cacaci C, Dedeoglu K, Hildebrand D, Hulla H, Iglhaut G, Krennmair G, Schlee M, Sipos P, Stricker A, Ackermann KL

Int J Implant Dent.

2018 Grant PRK3.006

Influence of Different Cleaning Procedures on Tensile Bond Strength Between Zirconia Abutment and Titanium Base

Wiedenmann F, Liebermann A, Spintzyk S, Eichberger M, Stawarczyk B

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2019 Grant ORF21803

Influence of autoclavation on the efficacy of extracted tooth roots used for vertical alveolar ridge augmentation

Schwarz F, Mihatovic I, Popal-Jensen I, Parvini P, Sader R

J Clin Periodontol.

2019 Grant ORF31701

Surface conditioning with cold argon plasma and its effect on the osseointegration of dental implants in miniature pigs

Naujokat H, Harder S, Schulz LY, Wiltfang J, Flörke C, Açil Y

J Craniomaxillofac Surg.

2019 Grant CF31601

Cholinergic signalling mechanisms and early implant healing phases in healthy versus generalized aggressive periodontitis patients: a case–control study

Meriç P, Buduneli N, Kanmaz B, Gürlek Ö, Çömlekoğlu E, Calvert G, Lappin DF, Nile C.

J Clin Periodontol.

2019 Grant CF41604

Changes in proinflammatory gene expression in human whole blood after contact with UV-conditioned implant surfaces

Harder S, Quabius ES, Meinke F, Mehl C, Kern M

Clin Oral Investig.

2019 Grant CF11602

Removal of simulated biofilm at different implant crown designs with interproximal oral hygiene aids: An in vitro study

Tuna T, Kuhlmann L, Bishti S, Sirazitdinova E, Deserno T, Wolfart S

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2019 Grant CF21402

Short implants in the posterior maxilla to avoid sinus augmentation procedure: 5-year results from a retrospective cohort study

Lorenz J, Blume M, Korzinskas T, Ghanaati S, Sader RA

Int J Implant Dent.

2019 Grant CF41004

Peri-implant marginal bone loss reduction with platform-switching components: 5-Year post-loading results of an equivalence randomized clinical trial

Messias A, Rocha S, Wagner W, Wiltfang J, Moergel M, Behrens E, Nicolau P, Guerra F

J Clin Periodontol

2019 Grant MSCAM

Temporary Implant-Supported Single Crowns Using Titanium Base Abutments: An In Vitro Study on Bonding Stability and Pull-out Forces

Pitta J, Bijelic-Donova J, Burkhardt F, Fehmer V, Närhi T, Sailer I

Int J Prosthodont.

2020 Grant ORF21805

Reliability of an injection-moulded two-piece zirconia implant with PEKK abutment after long-term thermo-mechanical loading

Zhang F, Meyer Zur Heide C, Chevalier J, Vleugels J, Van Meerbeek B, Wesemann C, Camargo Dos Santos B, Sergo V, Kohal RJ, Adolfsson E, Herklotz I, Spies BC.

J Mech Behav Biomed Mater.

2020 Grant ORF21801

Influence of surface modifications on the degradation of standard-sized magnesium plates and healing of mandibular osteotomies in miniature pigs

Naujokat H, Ruff CB, Klüter T, Seitz JM, Açil Y, Wiltfang J

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg

2020 Grant CF31601

Retentive Force of Glass-Ceramic Soldered Customized Zirconia Abutment Copings with Prefabricated Titanium Bases

Hey J, Kasaliyska M, Kiesow A, Schweyen R, Arnold C

Materials (Basel)

2020 Grant CF21503

Alveolar ridge preservation with a collagen cone: Histological, histochemical, and immunohistochemical results of a randomized controlled clinical trial

Schnutenhaus S, Edelmann C, Dreyhaupt J, Rudolph H, Luthardt RG, Goetz W

Clin Exp Dent Res

2020 Grant CF41305

Alveolar ridge preservation and primary stability as influencing factors on the transfer accuracy of static guided implant placement: a prospective clinical trial

Schnutenhaus S, Brunken L, Edelmann C, Dreyhaupt J, Rudolph H, Luthardt RG

BMC Oral Health.

2020 Grant CF41305

Determinants of periodontal/periapical lesion stability and progression

Cavalla F, Letra A, Silva RM, Garlet GP

J Dent Res.

2021 Grant ORF42004

Retrospective long‑term clinical evaluation of implant‑prosthetic rehabilitations after head and neck cancer therapy

Pieralli S, Spies BC, Schweppe F, Preissner S, Nelson K, Heiland M, Nahles S

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2021 Grant ORF41901

Positive Effects of Three-Dimensional Collagen-Based Matrices on the Behavior of Osteoprogenitors

Lin Z, Nica C, Sculean A, Asparuhova MB

Front Bioeng Biotechnol.

2021 Grant ORF11803

Mechanical stability and technical outcomes of monolithic CAD/CAM fabricated abutment-crowns supported by titanium bases: An in vitro study

Pitta J, Hjerppe J, Burkhardt F, Fehmer V, Mojon P, Sailer I

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2021 Grant ORF21704

Influence of butt joint connections with long guiding areas on the stability of single crowns and 3-unit bridges – an in-vitro-study

Graf T, Güth JF, Edelhoff D, Krennmair G, Stimmelmayr M

J Prosthodont Res.

2021 Grant CF11607

Factors Influencing the Accuracy of Freehand Implant Placement: A Prospective Clinical Study

Schnutenhaus S, Wagner M, Edelmann C, Luthardt RG, Rudolph H

Dent J (Basel)

2021 Grant CF41506

Cemented versus screw-retained posterior implant-supported single crowns: A 24-month randomized controlled clinical trial

Wolfart S, Rittich A, Groß K, Hartkamp O, von der Stück A, Raith S, Reich S

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2021 Grant CF41308

Clinical and radiographic performance of self-locking conical connection implants in the posterior mandible: Five-year results of a two-centre prospective study

Moergel M, Rocha S, Messias A, Nicolau P, Guerra F, Wagner W

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2021 Grant Mscone02/10

Assessment of peri-implant tissue dimensions following surgical therapy of advanced ligature-induced peri-implantitis defects

Ramanauskaite A, Schwarz F, Sader R, Becker J, Obreja K

Int J Implant Dent.

2021 Grant CF30801

Association between IL-1A and IL-1B gene polymorphisms with peri-implantitis in a Portuguese population-a pilot study

Cardoso JM, Ribeiro AC, Palos C, Proença L, Noronha S, Alves RC

PeerJ.

2022 Grant ORF42105

Accuracy of intraoral scans: An in vivo study of different scanning devices

Kernen F, Schlager S, Seidel Alvarez V, Mehrhof J, Vach K, Kohal R, Nelson K, Flügge T

J Prosthet Dent.

2022 Grant ORF42001

The Amsterdam UMC protocol for computer-assisted mandibular and maxillary reconstruction; A cadaveric study

van Baar GJC, Lodders JN, Chhangur C, Leeuwrik L, Forouzanfar T, Liberton NPTJ, Berkhout WER, Winters HAH, Leusink FKJ

Oral Oncol.

2022 Grant ORF21807

Clinical performance of immediately placed and restored progressive-type implants in the esthetic zone: a prospective observational study

Trimpou G, Schwarz F, Begić A, Hess P, Lermen J, Keim N, Obreja K, Parvini P

Int J Implant Dent.

2022 Grant ORF41803

Efficacy of Combined Mechanical and Chemical Decontamination Treatments on Smooth and Rough Titanium Surfaces and Their Effects on Osteoconduction: An Ex Vivo Study

Lollobrigida M, Lamazza L, Di Pietro M, Filardo S, Lopreiato M, Mariano A, Bozzuto G, Molinari A, Menchini F, Piattelli A, De Biase A

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.

2022 Grant ORF11701

Immediate Implant Placement in Conjunction with Acellular Dermal Matrix or Connective Tissue Graft: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Volumetric Study

Happe A, Debring L, Schmidt A, Fehmer V, Neugebauer J

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent.

2022 Grant CF41403

Influence of monolithic restorative materials on the implant abutment interface of hybrid abutment crowns: An in vitro investigation

Graf T, Schweiger J, Stimmelmayr M, Erdelt K, Schubert O, Güth JF.

J Prosthodont Res.

2022 Grant ORF21902

Segmentation of process-related contaminations on two-piece abutments using pixel-based machine learning

Hofmann P, Kunz A, Schmidt F, Beuer F, Duddeck D

Int J Comput Dent

2023 Grant ORF11804

Antimicrobial efficiency and cytocompatibility of different decontamination methods on titanium and zirconium surfaces

Stein JM, Conrads G, Abdelbary MMH, Yekta-Michael SS, Buttler P, Glock J, Sadvandi G, Kaufmann R, Apel C

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2023 Grant ORF11802

Monolithic hybrid abutment crowns (screw-retained) versus monolithic hybrid abutments with adhesively cemented monolithic crowns

Naumann M, Scholz P, Krois J, Schwendicke F, Sterzenbach G, Happe A

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2023 Grant CF41301

The effect of one-time abutment placement on clinical and radiographic outcomes: A 5-year randomized clinical trial

Sanz-Sánchez I, Molina A, Martin C, Bollain J, Calatrava J, Sanz M

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2024 Grant mscone01/10

Factors Influencing the Screw Stability of Implant-Supported Single Crowns: An In Vitro Study

Bishti, S.; Alsagher, M.S.E.; Homa, M.;Wolfart, S.; Tuna, T

Materials

2025 Grant CF21403

Root Coverage Using a Novel Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix: Case Reports of Different Minimally Invasive Techniques with a 3-Year Follow-up

Iglhaut G, Allen EP, Sculean A, Iglhaut T, Nahles S, Fretwurst T

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent.

2023 Grant ORF41906

Impact of implant abutment angle and height on peri‑implant tissue health: retrospective RCT analyses

Rathe F, Junker R, Blumenröhr J, Martin L, Löhlein N, Heumann C, Auschill T, Arweiler N, Schlee M

Int J Prosthodont

2024 Grant CF41205

Evaluation of masticatory efficiency and OHRQoL in implant‑retained overdenture with different numbers of implant in the edentulous mandible: a one‑year follow‑up prospective study

Sagheb K, Wentaschek S, Bjelopavlovic M, Berres M, Díaz L, Fan S, Schiegnitz E, Al-Nawas B, Sagheb K.

Int J Implant Dent.

2024 Grant ORF41207

Peri-implant mucosal tissue attachment: Narrative review

Suzie Choe, Tao Ma, Deborah Jones, Harlan J. Shiau, Hanae Saito

Dentistry Review

2024 Grant ORF11901

Mechanical stability of posterior implant-supported monolithic zirconia cantilever on titanium-base abutments. An in vitro study

Riera C, Karasan D, Sailer I, Mojon P, Fehmer V, Pitta J

Clin Oral Implants Res

2024 Grant ORF22001

Pull-Off Forces on Implant-Supported Single Restorations by Sticky Food: An In Vitro Study

Bishti S, Homa M, Wolfart S, Tuna T.

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2024 Grant ORF22103

Monolithic hybrid abutment crowns: Influence of crown height, crown morphology and material on the implant-abutment complex

Graf T, Völler E, Erdelt K, Stimmelmayr M, Schubert O, Güth JF

J Prosthodont Res.

2024 Grant ORF22201

Wide Restorative Emergence Angle Increases Marginal Bone Loss and Impairs Integrity of the Junctional Epithelium of the Implant Supracrestal Complex: A Preclinical Study

Strauss FJ, Park JY, Lee JS, Schiavon L, Smirani R, Hitz S, Chantler JGM, Mattheos N, Jung R, Bosshardt D, Cha JK, Thoma D

J Clin Periodontol.

2024 Grant ORF32201

The Influence of Genetic Polymorphisms on the Expression of Interleukin‑1β, Prostaglandin E2 and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha in Peri‑Implant Crevicular Fluid: A Cross‑Sectional Study

Cardoso JM, Ribeiro AC, Botelho J, Proença L, Noronha S, Alves RC.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

2024 Grant ORF42105

The Effect of NiTi Brush, Polishing Brush, and Chemical Agent on the Dental Implant Surface Morphology and Cytocompatibility

Brunello G, Becker K, Rauch N, Schwarz F, Becker J.

Clin Implant Dent Relat Res.

2025 Grant ORF12101

Clinical performance of immediately placed and restored implants with a novel design in the esthetic zone: 3-year follow-up

Schwarz F, Trimpou G, Montada A, Obreja K, Parvini P, Begić A

Clin Oral Implants Res.

2025 Grant ORF41803

Implant survival, peri-implant health and microbiological contamination of two-piece ceramic implants after 2 years of loading: Results from a prospective study

Giulini M, Kassem N, Schwarz F, Weigl P, Schwiertz A, Sader R, Lorenz J.

Int J Oral Implantol (Berl).

2025 Grant ORF42007

Clinical, radiographic, and histological/histomorphometric analysis of maxillary sinus grafting with deproteinized porcine or bovine bone mineral: A randomized clinical trial

Krennmair S, Postl L, Schwarze UY, Malek M, Stimmelmayr M, Krennmair G

Clin Oral Implants Res. 2023. Grant ORF41902

August 2023

Different Interventions for Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla with Implant-Supported Prostheses: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

The aim of this study is to synthesize evidence derived from systematic reviews (SRs) on different interventions for rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla with implant-supported restorations.

Messias A, Nicolau P, Guerra F.

Int J Prosthodont. 2021 Suppl;34:s63-s84

2021

Prevalence of Peri-implant Diseases in Patients with Full-Arch Implant-Supported Restorations: A Systematic Review

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of peri-implant diseases (ie, peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis) in patients rehabilitated with full-arch, implant-supported restorations.

Ramanauskaite A, Glarraga-Vinueza ME, Obreja K, Sader R, Schwarz F.

Int J Prosthodont. 2021 Suppl;34:s27-s45

2021

Influence of Medical and Geriatric Factors on Implant Success: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

This study is to provide an overview of the influence of medical and geriatric factors on implant survival in order to form clinical recommendations for the practitioner.

Fretwurst T, Nelson K

Int J Prosthodont. 2021 Suppl;34:s21-s26

2021

Recommendations for Implant-Supported Full-Arch Rehabilitations in Edentulous Patients: The Oral Reconstruction Foundation Consensus Report

The tasks of Working Groups 1 to 6 at the 4th Consensus Meeting of the Oral Reconstruction Foundation were to elucidate clinical recommendations for implant-supported full-arch rehabilitations in edentulous patients.

Schwarz F, Schär A, Nelson K. et al.

Int J Prosthodont. 2021 Suppl;34:s8-s20

2021

Adsorption and Release of Growth Factors from Four Different Porcine-Derived Collagen Matrices

This study aimed to investigate the adsorption and release of growth factors from four porcine-derived collagen matrices using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Nica C, Lin Z, Sculean A, Asparuhova MB.

Materials 2020;13(11):2635 (Grant ORF41803)

June 2020

Acellular Dermal Matrix and Coronally Advanced Flap or Tunnel Technique in the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions. A 12-year Follow-Up From a Randomized Clinical Trial

Tavelli L, Barootchi S, Di Gianfilippo R, Modarressi M, Cairo F, Rasperini G, Wang HL.

J Clin Periodontol. 2019;46:937-48

2019

Tissue Integration of Zirconia and Titanium Implants With and Without Buccal Dehiscence defects-A Histologic and Radiographic Preclinical Study

Thoma DS, Lim HC, Paeng KW, Jung UW, Hämmerle CHF, Jung RE.

Clin Oral Impl Res. 2019;30:660-9

2019

Survival and Complications of Single Dental Implants in the Edentulous Mandible Following Immediate or Delayed Loading: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Kern M, Att W, Fritzer E, Kappel S, Luthardt RG, Mundt T, Reissmann DR, Rädel M, Stiesch M, Wolfart S, Passia N.

J Dent Res 2018 Feb;97(2):163-170. doi: 10.1177/0022034517736063. Epub 2017 Oct 18.

2018

Implant Impression Techniques for the Edentulous Jaw: A Summary of Three Studies

Stimmelmayr M, Beuer F, Edelhoff D, Güth JF.

J Prosthodont.

2016 Grant CF21001