Competence Center for Periodontal Research

Research Focus and Projects

The research activities of the Competence Center for Periodontal Research are varied and cover many aspects of periodontal health, disease and regeneration, in the clinical research field as well as fundamental research. In the clinical field, our research focus lies on the development of diagnostic approaches which are based on the recognition of early detection markers in saliva, to develop new therapeutic methods or to modernise these methods. In addition, we examine the use of the newest bioactive materials and most modern implant surfaces in periodontal therapy. Another clinical focus is the application of a laser in periodontal therapy.

Our fundamental research is closely linked to clinical practice. Through basic cell-biological mechanisms, we study the various aspects of periodontal health and disease. We especially focus on the mechanisms of periodontal inflammations and the application of stem cells in periodontal therapy, as well as the properties of current implant surfaces at a micrometric and nanometric level.