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Contact Details

Phone
64 3 479 7061
Email
vincent.bennani@otago.ac.nz

University Links

Position
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Oral Rehabilitation
Qualifications
DDS Cert AdvPros Cert AdvImpl PhD
Research summary
Implantology, biomechanics, biomaterials, and prosthodontics

Research

Associate Professor Bennani has two research themes linking his clinical interests and his biomaterials expertise. His research interests are focused on innovative techniques in dentistry, particularly soft tissue management in implantology. Little has been published about the challenges presented by the unique anatomy surrounding implants and how to preserve it during prosthodontics procedures. His research recognises the need for new strategies in prosthodontics procedures.

During 2015 and 2016 Associate Professor Vincent Bennani further developed his interdisciplinary research nationally and internationally with the University of Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki (Greece), Tufts University (Boston, USA) and the University of Bordeaux, (France). In 2016, Associate Professor Vincent Bennani joined the international research program Periodontics and Oral Implantology (University of Western Australia) which brings together over 10 international research groups. This research program focuses on biomaterials and regenerative therapies, immunopathology and the treatment of peri-implant infections and clinical procedures in implant dentistry.

In 2016 Associate Professor Vincent Bennani co-founded The Biomimetic Research Group within the Clinical and Translational Research program of the SJWRI. "Biomimetic" in dentistry means to copy what is life-like. When restoring teeth, the goal is to return the tooth to its original form and function. This research group investigates the biomaterials and techniques used to achieve that goal.

Publications

Lin, J., Bennani, V., Aarts, J. M., Brunton, P., & Ratnayake, J. (2023). Factors influencing success rate of ceramic veneers on endodontically treated anterior teeth: A systematic review. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.10.031 Journal - Research Other

Bennani, V., Aarts, J. M., & Senthilkumar, A. (2023). Effect of a modified laminate veneer preparation design on absolute margin discrepancy and marginal overhang. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.10.033 Journal - Research Article

Talesara, V., Bennani, V., Aarts, J., Ratnayake, J., Khurshid, Z., & Brunton, P. (2023). Accuracy of digitally coded healing abutments: A systematic review. Saudi Dental Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.08.006 Journal - Research Other

Nguyen, T., Bennani, V., Farella, M., & Mei, L. (2022). Stereophotogrammetric analysis of lip changes induced by simulated incisor protraction. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 174). [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bennani, V., Chuang, Y.-S., Aarts, J. M., & Brunton, P. (2021). Evaluation of effectiveness and adverse effects of retraction cord vs retraction paste: A systematic review. International Journal of Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 11(4), 183-190. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1344 Journal - Research Other

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