We are proud to announce that Dr. Gregor Hočevar has been featured in the latest issue of ZI Zahnärztliche Implantologie magazine (Industry Dialogue).
In this comprehensive interview, Dr. Hočevar highlights why every dental procedure influences the entire body and how a biological, patient-centered approach to implantology can lead to healthier and more sustainable outcomes.
For over a decade, Dr. Hočevar has been working exclusively with SDS Swiss Dental Solutions ceramic implants – a choice rooted in the search for alternatives to amalgam fillings and titanium implants, which often trigger allergies or place unnecessary burden on the body. Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Karl Ulrich Volz and the Swiss Biohealth concept, Dr. Hočevar adopted a holistic implantology protocol that integrates biological dentistry with systemic health.
🌿 Key insights from the interview
1. The holistic protocol – health before surgery
Every patient’s Vitamin D level is measured, as values above 70 ng/ml are crucial for successful osseointegration. Since only around 2% of patients naturally reach this level, supplementation is usually prescribed for two months prior to surgery.
On the day of surgery, patients receive a high-dose Vitamin C infusion to strengthen the immune system.
Immediately after the operation, a craniosacral therapy session (approx. one hour) helps release body tension and support recovery.
Post-surgery, patients use a cooling mask for three days to reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation.
2. The advantages of SDS ceramic implants
Developed by dentists for dentists, the design reflects practical surgical experience.
Dynamic Thread® technology ensures primary stability in any bone situation – the foundation for immediate implantation, which represents 90% of all cases in Dr. Hočevar’s practice.
Made of zirconium dioxide, SDS implants are 100% metal-free, biocompatible, and naturally aesthetic, with a lower risk of peri-implantitis.
The tissue-level tulip design allows the implant to be prepared directly in the mouth without the need for an additional abutment, saving time and simplifying workflows.
3. Biological dentistry in practice
Dr. Hočevar emphasizes that oral interventions are never isolated – they always affect the entire organism.
By combining biological materials, systemic preparation, and holistic aftercare, implantology becomes more than a technical procedure – it becomes part of whole-body medicine
✨ The interview demonstrates how science, biology, and patient well-being merge into a comprehensive treatment philosophy. With ceramic implants and a holistic protocol, Dr. Hočevar and his team at Center Hočevar, Škofja Loka are shaping the future of biological implantology – where dental care is not only about teeth, but about long-term health.
📖 You can explore the full article in the current issue of ZI Zahnärztliche Implantologie magazine – see the featured pages in the image below.
