Slovakia

Abstract

The loss of one or more maxillary incisors is a nightmare for any patient—and not just for the
patient. As dental professionals, we are frequently confronted with the challenge of replacing a
tooth in the anterior region, where aesthetics are often even more critical than function. What
treatment options do we have? Is it better to replace a missing incisor with an implant or an
autotransplant? A conventional bridge or an adhesive bridge? How does the patient’s age
influence treatment planning? And how can orthodontics support us in this process? This is not
merely a clinical issue—it is a complex decision-making process that combines morphology, jaw
development, the stability of adjacent teeth, and the patient’s psychological state. The lecture will
explore different clinical approaches, supported by case studies and long-term outcomes of
various treatment strategies.
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Bio

MDDr. Michal Štefanatný, Ph.D., is a dentist with a deep interest in all areas of dentistry, with a
clinical focus on periodontology, prosthodontics, and implantology. He completed his Ph.D. at the Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University in Olomouc, where his research addressed the etiology and conservative treatment of peri-implantitis. Since 2020, he has also served as a certified forensic expert in the field of dentistry.
His clinical philosophy centers around saving teeth whenever possible—and when replacement is necessary, opting for the most biologically friendly and sustainable solution. He is an active
speaker at both national and international dental congresses and regularly teaches hands-on
courses at Blanc Academy. Since 2023, he has been the author of Climbing up, a professional
newsletter for dentists published biweekly.

He is a member of several professional societies:
ITI – International Team for Implantology (member since 2016, ITI Club Director since 2023),
ČPS – Czech Society of Periodontology (member since 2018),
ČES – Czech Endodontic Society (member since 2018),
ČADE – Czech Academy of Dental Esthetics (member since 2022, certified member since 2024).