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Teaching and research

Scientific projects

Pioneering research and technology. Our dentists are regularly engaged in scientific projects and are internationally renowned for their expertise.

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Research and digital planning

Current research

At the forefront of the industry

We believe in staying at the forefront of the industry, so we can bring the latest knowledge and technology to your care. Prof Christian Mehl leads a broad programme of research, from bone regeneration and immediate implantation to the science of implant materials.

Research programmes

Current projects

A selection of the flagship studies Prof Mehl is leading, several in collaboration with universities abroad.

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Membranes and bone growth

Evaluating how membrane stability and resorption time influence new bone formation during augmentation.

Dental implant treatment

Immediate implantation

Investigating new bone formation after immediate implantation without a buccal bone lamella, potentially sparing patients a second or third procedure.

Prof Christian Mehl taking a digital scan of a patient

Bone engineering

With the University of Zhejiang in Hangzhou, improving bone growth using stem cells and bone proteins, including BMP-2 chitosan films and stem cell sheets with scaffolds.

Materials science

Further studies

Alongside the flagship projects, an ongoing programme of materials-science research underpins the precision of everyday treatment.

Soft tissue response

  • Examining how open or closed healing affects soft tissue when the buccal bone lamella is absent, to help prevent peri-implant tissue loss.

Cement longevity

  • Studying how chewing force, thermal cycling and storage affect the retrievability of cemented implant crowns.

Filling durability

  • Examining how remineralising solutions affect resin-bonded dentin, to extend the life of a filling.

Abutment bonding

  • Developing ready-made tapered telescopic crown abutments with improved titanium adhesion.

Cell adhesion

  • Identifying which implant materials best support the adhesion of living cells.

Jaw registration

  • Comparing computerised jaw-relationship registration with the traditional central support pin method.

Tissue preservation

  • Examining how abutment materials and cement help preserve the bone and gum surrounding an implant.

Research at the heart of what we do

Our commitment to research is one reason patients trust us with complex treatment. Explore our publications, or book a consultation.

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