Accelerating Clinical Excellence: A Strategic Collaboration Between M3I Dental and Trisakti University in Implantology Education
Accelerating Clinical Excellence: A Strategic Collaboration Between M3I Dental and Trisakti University in Implantology Education
For global dental technology manufacturers (Principals), the Indonesian market offers immense potential alongside unique educational challenges. As a distribution partner with a 50-year legacy, M3I (Mentari Multimulia) understands that a brand's success in this region depends heavily on how its technology is understood and applied by leading clinicians.
To this end, M3I actively fosters partnerships with top-tier academic institutions. A primary example of this commitment is M3I’s comprehensive support of the scientific seminar organized by Trisakti University. This event was strategically designed to bridge academic theory with practical clinical application, ensuring that the innovative products we bring from our Principals are utilized with the highest standards of precision.
Academic Synergy and Professional Insight with drg. Evan Valerio, Sp.Pros
The seminar, held at the Trisakti University auditorium, featured drg. Evan Valerio, Sp.Pros, as the lead speaker. His presentation focused on a theme critical to the industry: how the integration between surgical and prosthetic aspects serves as the primary determinant for the long-term success of implant restorations.
For M3I, facilitating technical sessions led by a Prosthodontic specialist like drg. Evan Valerio is a cornerstone of our value-added distribution strategy. We ensure that the clinical education provided to Indonesian practitioners aligns with the global protocols established by our Principals. This focus on technical detail minimizes procedural errors in the field, directly protecting the brand reputation of the manufacturers we represent.
Strategic Focus: Prosthetic-Driven Implantology
During the session, drg. Evan Valerio emphasized the philosophy of Prosthetic-Driven Implantology. He explained to the attendees that implant placement must not focus solely on anatomical bone availability but must instead "begin with the end in mind"—starting with the final restoration design.
"Before we consider the diameter and length of the implant, we must first determine what the final prosthetic outcome will look like," stated drg. Evan Valerio.
This approach is vital for our Principals to recognize as the gold standard of education in Indonesia. Through meticulous planning, the implant components supplied by our Principals are placed in biomechanically optimal positions, ensuring the longevity of the medical devices within the patient’s oral environment.
Force Management: Protecting Component Integrity
One of the most technical segments of the seminar addressed the distribution of masticatory forces. Implants, unlike natural teeth, lack the adaptive capabilities of the periodontal ligament. Consequently, drg. Evan Valerio highlighted the dangers of:
Lateral Forces: Loads that are not aligned with the implant axis.
Oblique Forces: Pressures that can trigger mechanical failure in the abutment screw or compromise bone stability.
M3I fully supports education regarding Axial Loading—ensuring prosthetic loads are perpendicular to the implant axis. By instilling this understanding in Indonesian dentists, M3I ensures that our Principals' products operate within safe mechanical limits, thereby reducing product failure claims caused by clinical planning errors.
Restoration Techniques: Safety vs. Esthetics
The choice between cemented and screw-retained restorations was also analyzed in depth. While cemented abutments offer the high-end esthetics frequently demanded by Indonesian patients, drg. Evan Valerio provided strict guidelines regarding the control of excess cement.
Failure to thoroughly remove excess cement can lead to peri-implantitis—a clinical risk that can tarnish an implant brand's image if not managed correctly. Through this seminar, M3I facilitated the transfer of knowledge on risk mitigation techniques, ensuring high patient satisfaction and minimal post-procedural complications.
Addressing Biomechanical Risks: The Palatal Cantilever
To conclude the technical session, drg. Evan Valerio discussed the phenomenon of the Palatal Cantilever. Cases where restorations repeatedly loosen or fail are often rooted in sub-optimal force distribution caused by excessive cantilever arms in the palatal area. This advanced biomechanical insight was highly valued by the participants and serves as evidence of M3I’s commitment to elevating the competency of Indonesian clinicians to support the cutting-edge technology of our Principals.
M3I: A 50-Year Bridge of Trust
M3I’s active participation in the Trisakti University seminar reaffirms our position as a strategic partner, rather than just a distributor. We recognize that behind every product lies an innovation whose quality must be protected through correct clinical application.
With half a century of experience in the Indonesian dental industry, M3I continues to build an ecosystem where your technology is introduced through credible academic channels, presented by experts like drg. Evan Valerio, Sp.Pros, and embraced by a well-educated market. This is M3I’s commitment: ensuring every product reaches its maximum potential in the Indonesian market.
