Straumann® ProTalk

What can clinicians do to help preserve the alveolar ridge after a tooth extraction – and how should they choose the right approach?
In this Straumann ProTalk Clinical episode, recorded at International Aesthetic Days in Copenhagen, Dr. Larissa Steigmann discusses alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) in implant dentistry. She explains how to assess an extraction socket and choose suitable techniques, membranes and biomaterials based on the clinical situation.
Chapters
01:09 Meet Dr. Larissa Steigmann
01:54 What is ridge preservation?
05:44 Diagnosing the socket
09:56 The three pillars of treatment planning
11:52 Membranes and why primary closure may not be needed
17:22 Choosing graft materials
21:50 Evidence that changed her practice
25:45 Lessons from a past case
28:39 Cost and patient communication
32:12 Where to learn more
34:03 Final thanks and wrap-up
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What can failures teach us about more predictable implant dentistry?
Recorded at the International Aesthetic Days in Copenhagen, Dr. David Norré discusses restorative-first planning, critical thinking and why implants should never be presented as being "for life."
From the evolution of the STAR concept and FP1 vs FP3 decision-making to digital workflows, AI and robotics, he explores how dentistry can achieve greater predictability through better case selection and more integrated clinical and laboratory workflows.
00:00 Robotics and the future of dentistry
02:41 The principles and mentors behind his clinical philosophy
08:20 Why implant treatment should start with the restoration
14:42 Learning from failure: "implants are not for life"
17:57 How the STAR concept evolved
20:53 FP1 vs FP3: choosing the right full-arch solution
23:06 Digital planning, predictability and the laboratory bottleneck
27:03 Robotics, AI and the workflows dentistry needs next

How can robotics and digital workflows improve implant dentistry – and where should clinical judgment lead?
In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, hosts Andreas and George speak with New York City oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jay Neugarten about technology-driven care, surgical complications, and the future of implant dentistry.
Dr. Neugarten shares lessons from preparation, patient advocacy, mentorship, and failure. He discusses complications in zygomatic implant therapy, the Complexities Congress, and how CBCT, digital treatment planning, navigation, and robotics can support precise, minimally invasive, prosthetically driven implant placement. He also offers advice on adopting new technology and preparing the next generation of clinicians as AI and robotics evolve.
Timestamps
00:00 Evolution, not revolution
00:50 Meet Dr. Jay Neugarten
07:42 Preparation, mindset, and patient advocacy
15:00 Learning from complications and failures
21:14 Technology-driven implant surgery
26:57 Robotics in daily practice
35:29 Training the next generation
48:33 Key takeaways and closing

As AI, digital workflows, and automation transform dentistry, one question becomes more important than ever: Who should make the final clinical decision?
In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, Professor Shakeel Shahdad shares why technology should enhance – not replace – clinical judgment. From his remarkable journey from Kashmir to becoming one of the UK's leading prosthodontists, he reflects on the experiences that shaped his philosophy of patient-centered care.
Together with host George, they explore why knowing when not to treat can be just as important as knowing how to treat, how multidisciplinary teamwork leads to better outcomes, the growing challenge of unrealistic patient expectations, and where AI fits into the future of implant dentistry.
Whether you're an experienced clinician, a young dentist, or simply passionate about the future of dentistry, this conversation is a reminder that the best treatment decisions still begin – and end – with the patient.
 
Chapters
00:00 Why judgment comes before technology
03:16 From Kashmir to becoming a professor
10:38 The experiences that changed his implant philosophy
22:09 Why teamwork leads to better patient care
31:31 Expectations, social media and difficult conversations
42:31 Can AI replace clinical judgment?
54:44 The future of education in implant dentistry
58:36 Three lessons every young clinician should remember

What does it really take to create implant restorations that patients never notice – because they look completely natural?
In this Clinical edition of Straumann ProTalk, Dr. Alejandro Lanis shares his philosophy that true aesthetics are a consequence of function. From achieving "invisible" implant dentistry to mastering FP1 full-arch cases, he explains why meticulous diagnosis, digital planning, and guided surgery are essential for predictable outcomes.
Discover practical insights on preserving bone, optimizing soft tissue, improving communication between surgical and restorative teams, and how photography, AI, navigation, and robotics are shaping the future of implant dentistry.
00:00 Why function creates natural aesthetics
03:28 Why FP1 is the ultimate aesthetic challenge
12:08 Digital planning, simulation, and patient communication
20:53 Guided surgery for predictable full-arch outcomes
30:28 Evidence-based workflows and ITI philosophy
35:44 Using photography to improve diagnosis and treatment
48:39 AI, navigation, and robotics: what's next in implant dentistry?
Connect with Dr. Alejandro Lanis on Instagram: @dr.ale_lanis
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