Osstem Implant’s Global OIC Initiative Unveils Prosthetic Guidelines for Implant Success

Osstem Implant, one of the world’s leading dental implant companies, has announced the publication of a new consensus statement titled « Prosthetic Guidelines to Prevent Implant Fracture and Peri-Implants: A Consensus Statement from Osstem Implant Community. » The paper was published in the open access journal Prosthesis (Volume 7, Issue 3) by the Swiss academic publisher MDPI. The guidelines present prosthetic recommendations for reducing implant fracture risk and the prosthetic design considerations to prevent peri-implantitis. They were developed from a prosthodontic perspective to extend implant longevity and enhance patient treatment satisfaction and are included in the “Global Consensus Meeting Report” published by Osstem Implant Training Center (OIC).

Key Guidelines to Prevent Implant Fracture:

• Ensure ideal implant positioning and adherence to manufacturer protocols, including the use of appropriate implant diameters.
• Employ computer-guided surgery (CAD/CAM) techniques.
• For posterior region, use TS 4.0⌀ for premolars and TS 4.5⌀ for molars.
• Consider SS implants when mechanical overload is anticipated.
• Secure sufficient bone and soft tissue thickness (≥1–2 mm).
• Maintain proper implant placement depth (up to 2 mm subcrestal if needed).
• Adjust placement according to mucosal thickness, soft tissue condition, and esthetic demands.
• Strictly follow manufacturer guidelines including original component use and recommended torque values.

Prosthetic Considerations to Prevent Peri-implantitis:
Peri-implantitis is defined as an inflammatory condition affecting both the soft and hard tissues around dental implants. The following factors and strategies were highlighted:

• Account for occlusal overload, systemic conditions, and patient habits such as smoking in treatment planning.
• Design patient-specific surgical and prosthetic strategies to reduce crestal bone loss and inflammation risks.
• Customize emergence profiles based on the quality and quantity of peri-implant soft and hard tissues.

In addition to the implant systems introduced in the paper, clinicians are encouraged to refer to Osstem Implant’s comprehensive online lecture series, which outlines the full range of implant systems tailored to specific clinical conditions and surgical techniques. [Master Course Season2 -PROSTHODONTICS] Implant System Introduction Meanwhile, Osstem Implant’s OIC has been hosting “Consensus Meetings” in Korea since 2017 and officially launched the “Global Consensus Meeting” initiative in 2023 with a kick-off event. The committee composed of three divisions—Surgery, Prosthodontics, and Digital—conducts annual research and discussions to propose global standards and guidelines for dental concepts and terminology.

Dr. Inho Cho, Head of Osstem Implant Dental Research Institute, stated,
“The goal of the Global Consensus Meeting is to elevate the global standard of care by providing scientifically grounded, clinically validated guidelines that improve implant treatment success and patient outcomes.” He added, “Since its establishment in 2001, the OIC has trained over 130,000 dentists worldwide. With Osstem DRI (Dental Research Institute) of 1,300 leading experts and a growing network of Master Course alumni, we are building one of the most promising scientific communities in dental implantology.”■

Link to the MDPI journal article: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1592/7/3/65
Overview video of Osstem Implant’s implant systems: https://youtu.be/jiMmSVtiv7M?si=4OIwcwWBGo
Access the Osstem Implant Consensus Report here: https://en.osstem.com/rnd/rnd-consensus-report