Title: Customized Prosthetic Solutions: From Concept To Clinical Application – Conf. Univ. dr. Stana Otilia

Dr. Stana Otilia Lavinia graduated in 2008 the Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry at the “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad (U.V.V.G.). Starting in 2009, she began her both professional career:  in academia as a teaching assistant in the Department of Periodontology (until 2015) and in clinical practice, at the Center of Excellence in Implantology “Vivas Dent” in Arad.

Between 2009 and 2011, she completed the Psychopedagogical Training Module organized by the Department for the Training of Teaching Staff within U.V.V.G. Arad, acquiring essential competencies in medical education and instruction.

In 2015, she also graduated the Faculty of Medicine at the same university. Since 2019, she has held the title of Specialist Doctor in Prosthetic Dentistry, and in 2024, she earned the title of Primary Doctor in Prosthetic Dentistry. In the same year, she obtained the academic title of Doctor of Medical Sciences.

As of 2025, she holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, where she contributes to the academic development of students and to the advancement of the field through research and mentoring activities.

Dr. Stana Otilia Lavinia’s scientific activity is reflected in the publication of 29 specialized articles, 7 of which are indexed in ISI Web of Science databases. She is also the author and co-author of two practical guidebooks, designed to support dental students.

“From Concept to Clinical Applicability” explores modern approaches to individualized prosthetic treatment, where personalization has become a fundamental standard in contemporary dental medicine. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and paradigm shifts in the doctor-patient relationship, the focus is moving away from generic solutions toward treatments tailored to the functional, aesthetic, and psychological needs of each patient.

Starting with detailed clinical and paraclinical evaluations, the paper proposes a systematic and interdisciplinary approach. It then integrates digital data and advanced technologies such as optical impressions, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing to plan oral rehabilitation. Finally, the study concludes with clinical execution and customization of prosthetic restorations. Each stage is examined in terms of functionality, biocompatibility, design, and sustainability. Special emphasis is placed on correlating the shape of the restorations with the dynamic parameters of the stomatognathic system.

The type of edentulism, occlusal characteristics, periodontal status, and the patient’s biological profile determine the selection of materials and prosthetic design. The importance of collaboration among the dentist, dental technician, and, when necessary, other specialists (surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists) is also highlighted in order to create integrated, durable, and therapeutically coherent solutions.

The study emphasizes the advantages of customized restorations in predicting functional outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction and compliance, and reducing long-term complications. It also discusses the psychological benefits of a restoration that meets both the clinical and emotional needs of the patient.

In conclusion, dental personalization is no longer just a technological aspiration but a fundamental part of effective and responsible medical practice. Personalized prosthodontics offers promising prospects for predictable, minimally invasive oral rehabilitations aligned with the values of modern medicine through the integration of new technologies and an interdisciplinary vision.