Oral implantology, whether metallic or ceramic, has undoubtedly had a global impact on the profession and on the daily lives of our patients. In the early days, implants were only placed by a few dentists, trained in specific centres, and for a few patients, who had the means to access the treatment. In recent decades, most educa- tional institutions specialised in oral health offer training, and this is increasing not only the number of dental pro- fessionals who are considering oral implantology as a specialisation but also the number of patients, who have more access than ever to information regarding dental implants and are therefore increasingly requesting metal- free solutions for their long-term well-being...
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