PROF TOMAS Albrektsson

Malmö University Sweden

ZAGA Center Council

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” – Carl Jung

Prof. Tomas Albrektsson started working with osseointegrated implants together with Professor PI Brånemark in 1967. He has since published numerous papers on osseointegration. Currently, Prof Albrektsson is working as professor emeritus of the Department of Biomaterials in Gothenburg and as a visiting professor at the Department of Prosthodontics, Malmö University Sweden.

As one of the key members of the ZAGA Center Council, Prof. Albrektsson plays an essential role in safeguarding the prestige and excellence of ZAGA Centers. He is instrumental in ensuring each ZAGA Center maintains the highest standards of care and expertise. This process involves a rigorous evaluation, including presenting five clinical cases by prospective centers. These cases testify to their capability and proficiency in the specialized field of zygomatic implants. This careful selection and oversight by Prof. Albrektsson and the Council not only preserves the integrity and reputation of the ZAGA Centers but also affirms our commitment to providing the best possible care and outcomes for our patients.

Osseointegration research

Two of Prof Albrektsson’s early papers are still standard references in implant dentistry. With Brånemark, Hansson and Lindström he published the 1981 paper that set out the conditions for long-lasting direct bone anchorage of titanium implants (Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica). In 1986, with Zarb, Worthington and Eriksson, he proposed the implant success criteria that clinical studies still use (International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants). His later work questions how marginal bone loss around implants should be read, describing osseointegration as a foreign body response held in balance by the host.

How the Council reviews new ZAGA Centers

Every clinic that applies to become a ZAGA Center presents five clinical cases of zygomatic implant treatment to the ZAGA Center Council. The Council, including Prof Albrektsson, assesses those cases before certification is granted. The requirements and the process are on the ZAGA Certification page, and the full Council is listed on About us.

Why become a ZAGA Center?

Joining our ZAGA network will give you access to ongoing conversations about cases: success, failures, opinions, studies, and scientific publications altogether. Also, your office will be unique and exclusive in your area.