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Prof. Dr. med. dent., PhD Nicola Zitzmann

Department of Clinical Research
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Research for Oral Rehabilitation

Translational and clinical research in reconstructive dentistry involves the development, testing and application of various materials for fixed prostheses (crowns and bridges), removable prostheses and restorations on dental implants. The aim is to optimize CAD/CAM-assisted fabrication and development of surfaces with low biofilm adhesion, focusing on the interaction with soft tissues and the host response, hard tissue integration and mechanical stability of screw-retained and cemented restorations.

Selected Publications

Rohr, Nadja, Karakas-Stupar, Irina, Karlin, Sabrina, Zitzmann, Nicola U., & Zaugg, Lucia K. (2024). Effect of implant type on the stability of cantilever fixed dental prostheses: An in vitro study. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 35, 419–426. https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.14240

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Meier D, Astasov-Frauenhoffer M, Waltimo T, Zaugg LK, Rohr N, & Zitzmann NU. (2023). Biofilm formation on metal alloys and coatings, zirconia, and hydroxyapatite as implant materials in vivo. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 34(10), 1118–1126. https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.14146

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Chantler JGM, Evans CDJ, Zitzmann NU, & Derksen W. (2023). Clinical performance of single implant prostheses restored using titanium base abutments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 34 Suppl 26, 64–85. https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.14128

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Dionigi C, Larsson L, Difloe-Geisert JC, Zitzmann NU, & Berglundh T. (2022). Cellular expression of epigenetic markers and oxidative stress in periodontitis lesions of smokers and non-smokers. Journal of Periodontal Research, 57(5), 952–959. https://doi.org/10.1111/jre.13030

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Zitzmann NU, Büren AV, Glenz F, Rohr N, Joda T, & Zaugg LK. (2021). Clinical outcome of metal- and all-ceramic resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses. Journal of Prosthodontic Research, 65(2), 243–248. https://doi.org/10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_20_00014

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