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“We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible”

Yanela González Hernández is the director of global clinical education and professional relations at Nobel Biocare. (Image: Nobel Biocare)
Dental Tribune International

Dental Tribune International

Thu. 15. May 2025

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As a key participant at the ongoing EuroPerio11, Nobel Biocare is presenting its latest innovations aimed at advancing clinical excellence, and Dental Tribune International spoke with Yanela González Hernández, the company’s director of global clinical education and professional relations, about its event offering. In this interview, she discusses the company’s presence at the event, touching on innovation, digital workflows and the importance of education in implantology.

Ms González Hernández, how is Nobel Biocare participating in EuroPerio11, and what can attendees look forward to at your booth?
EuroPerio represents a premier opportunity to connect with dental professionals dedicated to periodontics and implantology. It provides an ideal setting in which to present our expanding portfolio, which focuses on supporting soft-tissue preservation and enhancing biological integration around implants.

At our booth this year, we are highlighting our enhanced solutions designed to respect biological principles, maintain soft-tissue integrity and promote soft-tissue integration after implant procedures. Featured elements include a new emergence profile for our recently launched multi-unit abutments, our core abutment concept and the Xeal surface—all supported by robust clinical data.

A product becomes a true solution when seamlessly integrated into a digital workflow. We are therefore pleased to present our comprehensive end-to-end digital offering for aesthetic full-arch treatments. This includes diagnostic and treatment planning capabilities powered by the new artificial intelligence-driven DTX Studio Clinic, flexible surgical execution—whether free-hand, guided or navigated via X-Guide—and efficient provisionalisation through photogrammetry and high-precision 3D printing using SprintRay technology. These advancements are designed to increase precision, predictability and efficiency in everyday clinical practice, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

We will also be showcasing our comprehensive regenerative portfolio, designed to support clinicians across a range of indications and reconstruction requirements. Our goal is to offer a broad and effective set of regenerative tools for the preservation, regeneration and rehabilitation of both soft and hard tissue.

Could you tell us more about the corporate forum you’re hosting at EuroPerio11?
We are particularly enthusiastic about this year’s corporate forum on 16 May. For this session, we have collaborated with leading experts in soft- and hard-tissue management: Drs Istvan Urban, Luca De Stavola and Giacomo Fabbri.

During their 90-minute presentation, they will explore advanced approaches to implant therapy, including a novel technique for augmentation of the inter-implant papillae, as well as discuss the influence of abutment surface properties on soft-tissue integration and the impact of implant positioning on long-term peri-implant tissue health. Participants will not only have the opportunity to engage with these internationally recognised clinicians, but will also gain valuable insights into surgical innovation, the latest biomaterials, and biomechanical strategies for optimising both aesthetic and biological results.

“The pace of change in digital dentistry has been extraordinary, and Nobel Biocare has been at the forefront of this transformation.”

Nobel Biocare is widely recognised for its digital solutions. How are you leveraging digital workflows to improve clinical outcomes?
The pace of change in digital dentistry has been extraordinary, and Nobel Biocare has been at the forefront of this transformation. We have made significant investments to integrate digital workflows from start to finish—including scanning, diagnostics, treatment planning, surgical execution, provisionalisation and final restoration.

Our DTX Studio suite incorporates artificial intelligence-powered tools that support clinicians in achieving precise implant placement, whether they opt for free-hand, guided or navigated approaches using X-Guide. In collaboration with SprintRay, we also offer chairside 3D printing, enabling the rapid production of provisional restorations. This reduces the number of patient visits and streamlines the clinical experience.

By offering a fully digital ecosystem, we aim to enhance predictability, reduce chair time and increase patient acceptance—particularly in full-arch cases, for which digital workflows can substantially accelerate treatment timelines.

Regenerative products seem to be an important part of your portfolio. What are some of the latest developments on that front?
Regenerative therapies are often key to the long-term success of implant treatments. Since acquiring Osteogenics, we’ve significantly expanded our portfolio in this area. This includes an extended range of PTFE membranes—some of which are titanium-reinforced—as well as the Urban membrane, designed for advanced augmentation. Additionally, we provide a selection of dedicated suture materials and fixation pins and screws to ensure optimal membrane stabilisation.

Throughout the three-day event, visitors have the opportunity to explore our regenerative solutions in detail at our booth. It is an excellent occasion to develop a deeper understanding of our offerings and how they support clinicians in diverse clinical scenarios.

“We are committed to providing practical, effective solutions that build on decades of expertise.”

Nobel Biocare has a storied history, beginning with Prof. Per-Ingvar Brånemark’s work on osseointegration. How does this legacy influence your current approach to innovation?
Our roots can be traced back to the 1950s, when Prof. Brånemark’s groundbreaking discovery of osseointegration transformed the field of dentistry. Nobel Biocare was privileged to be part of that foundation, and his pioneering spirit continues to inspire everything we do. From the Brånemark System to today’s advanced digital solutions, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

This legacy encourages us to continuously ask: How can we make clinicians’ workflows more efficient and predictable? How can we keep improving patient outcomes? We focus on reliability, innovation and adaptability, always seeking to translate scientific research into tangible clinical value. Whether through next-generation digital technologies or comprehensive regenerative systems, we are committed to providing practical, effective solutions that build on decades of expertise.

Do you have any parting thoughts for readers attending EuroPerio11?
We are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to our booth and to the corporate forum. We have taken great care to present our portfolio in a way that follows the patient journey—from initial consultation to long-term implant maintenance. Whether you are exploring new digital techniques, deepening your knowledge of regenerative therapies or learning how to support peri-implant health, there will be plenty to discover.

EuroPerio11 is a remarkable gathering of professionals who are shaping the future of periodontal and implant care. Nobel Biocare is proud to contribute to that dialogue, continuing a legacy of innovation that began more than 50 years ago.

Editorial note:

At EuroPerio11, Nobel Biocare is exhibiting at Booth F70.

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