Dr.Kleanthis Manolakis

DDS, Dr. Med. Dent.

 

Academic Degrees

1977 – 1983 High School studies at the German School of Thessaloniki (Abitur)

 

1983 – 1989 Dental Studies, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany

1991 PhD, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany / Department of Oral and Maxillofa-cial Surgery (Head: Prof. Dr. Dr. W. Schilli)

Current Position

Private practice in Thessaloniki, GR, specializing in aesthetic dentistry and implantology.

Professional Activities:

-Founding Member of the Hellenic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry EAAO (2004)

-Member of the Scientific and Organizing Committee of the Annual Meetings of the Hellenic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry EAAO (since 2004)

-Treasurer of the Hellenic Academy of Esthetic Dentistry EAAO (2011-2022)

-President of the Hellenic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry EAAO (2022-ongoing)

-Elected Member of the Thessaloniki Dental Chamber (2011-2017)

-Elected Member of the General Assembly of the Greek Dental Association (2014-ongoing)

-Country Chairman Greece for the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (since 2015)

-Honorary Member of the Indian Academy of Oral Implantology (2017)

-International Honorary Member of the Chinese Society of Digital Dental Industry (2018)

-Certified Trainer for Ultrasound-based Piezon Surgery Method / EMS (since 2008)

-Certified trainer / Biomet 3i implant system (since 2008)

-Certified Trainer Swiss Dental Academy / EMS (since 2010)

-Certified Trainer / DMG (since 2014)

-Accredited Expert Member / Bego Implant Systems Academia Implantology (2018)

-professional affiliation with Aidite, Bego, Bredent, DMG, Dürr, Merz, Planmeca dental companies

TITLE:

Linking  Aesthetics  &  Durability in  Contemporary  Restorative  Challenges  with  Zirconia

ABSTRACT:

As zirconia’s popularity continues to increase, it is becoming more challenging to navigate the ever expanding variety of contemporary available products. Dental zirconia provides unique and desirable properties such as low thermal conductivity, excellent wear resistance and an ability to modify light energy in a similar way to teeth. Dental zirconia is exceptionally strong; it can support high loads during mastication. This fact is especially important for multi-unit bridgework with longer abutment spans. The first generation of zirconia materials lacked satisfying esthetic qualities such as translucency and vitality. However, the following improved zirconia generations presented attractive optical properties; dental zirconia is now available in pre-shaded, monochromatic and layered versions. The challenges associated with zirconia, like cracking and chipping, occur when technicians and dentists handle and process zirconia like they do porcelain. This lecture focuses on reproducible and safe clinical concepts for optimal prosthetic long-term results utilizing zirconia frameworks veneered with ceramics as well as full contour zirconia implant supported restorations, with up to 7 year follow up clinical results.