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Prof. Dr. Christina Erbe & Colleagues

Prof. Dr. Christina Erbe

Germany

Director and Head of Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg – University of Mainz


  • 1994: Study of dentistry, Justus-Liebig-University, Gießen
  • 2003: Postgraduate training at the private practice for orthodontics Dr. H. Gerken & Dr. V. Wittler, Mönchengladbach
  • 2004: Postgraduate training at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Justus Liebig University Gießen; Director: Prof. Dr. S. Ruf and doctoral thesis supervised by Prof. Dr. H. Pancherz
  • 2006: Orthodontist and Research Assistant at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Justus Liebig University Gießen; Director: Prof. Dr. S. Ruf and at the Department of Prosthodontics, Director: Prof. Dr. P.Ferger
  • 2007: Orthodontist and Research Assistant at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg- University, Mainz; Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Wehrbein
  • 2008: Senior Physician and Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz; Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Wehrbein
  • 2012: Certificate for advanced training on pain therapy in the maxillofacial region at the Academy for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the German Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 2019: Associate Professor at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz; Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Wehrbein
  • 2020: Habilitation
  • 2021: Since July: Director and Head of Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz


Main areas of research interests:

Orthodontic treatment of adult patients as well as interdisciplinary treatment, especially in cooperation with oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics and periodontology.

Basic research on orthodontic tooth movement, interrelation between orthodontics and periodontology, skeletal anchorage. Clinical and experimental studies dealing with modern oral hygiene strategies in patients with different orthodontic therapies.

Vanessa Knode

Germany

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Carolin Kredig

Germany

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  • Abstract

    Between cell biology and high tech-orthodontics: modern aligner treatment in clinical focus    


    The use of aligners has transformed orthodontic treatment. However, technological progress also increases the demands on biological safety and the preservation of periodontal health. Our presentation highlights the interplay between oral health and innovative 3D-printing materials.  


    A central aspect is the response of periodontal tissue during aligner treatment. We examine inflammation-related parameters such as active matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) and shifts within microbial marker complexes in sulcus fluid.  We also investigate whether individual genetic predispositions such as the interleukin-1 (IL-1) polymorphism may modulate this inflammatory response in adolescents.  


    Another focus is on directly 3D-printed aligners. This technology enables variation in material thickness to create individual pressure zones or integrated functional orthodontic elements. We discuss the biocompatibility of this new generation of materials, particularly with regard to layer thickness and post-curing protocols.  


    This research was made possible by the DGAO 2024 Research Award, and we are sincerely grateful for this support.  


     

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