During the 2026 Osteology Congress in Vienna, Auditorium 2 was filled almost to capacity on Thursday afternoon, April 23, as attendees gathered to explore what represents a significant advancement of today’s dental implants: Symbionic Teeth. The scientific symposium, led by Prof. Anton Sculean and Dr. Roland Glauser, attracted considerable attention from clinicians and researchers alike.
In their presentations, the two experts shared robust scientific evidence explaining why Symbionic Teeth may significantly reduce biological complications commonly associated with dental implants, such as mucositis and peri-implantitis.
Notably, long-term studies conducted at universities in Germany and Austria reported no cases of peri-implantitis in the investigated Patent™ Symbionic Teeth over observation periods of up to 12 years – even among high-risk patients. By comparison, a meta-analysis by Derks and Tomasi reports a peri-implantitis prevalence of 22% for dental implants, meaning one in five implant patients is affected.
A Mucosal Defense Barrier to Prevent Peri-Implantitis
A key focus of the research conducted by Prof. Sculean and Dr. Glauser at the University of Bern, in collaboration with leading histologists Dr. Peter Schüpbach and Prof. Dieter Bosshardt, has been the early stages of wound healing. Through detailed histological investigations, the researchers documented initial soft-tissue responses following Symbionic Tooth insertion.
Their analysis revealed that epithelial cells begin to bond firmly to the transmucosal surface of Patent™ Symbionic Teeth at a very early stage. Ultimately, this process leads to the formation of what Dr. Glauser describes as a “mucosal defense barrier.”
This defense barrier in the soft-tissue region resembles the natural protective mechanism found around healthy natural teeth. By limiting plaque migration into surrounding tissue (a primary contributor to tissue inflammation around dental implant restorations), a mucosal defense barrier may play a crucial role in maintaining tissue health and ensuring stable esthetic outcomes over time.
For those interested in further information about Symbionic Teeth, additional details can be obtained by contacting Patent Medical:
All photos are courtesy of dental JOURNAL (Oliver Rohkamm).