Prof Howard Gluckman

Prof Howard Gluckman Prof Gluckman is an internationally respected Periodontist, Implantologist, Author and Lecturer. Dedicated to Excellence, Dentistry & Research.

I’m a passionate periodontist, implantologist and senior lecturer at the Implant & Aesthetic Academy. Cape Town is my home base; however, I frequently travel abroad to share dental knowledge and teach advanced skills to other dental professionals.

When a tooth cannot be saved, the next step is not always as simple as removing it and moving on.The bone and gum around...
05/06/2026

When a tooth cannot be saved, the next step is not always as simple as removing it and moving on.

The bone and gum around a tooth are supported by more than we often realise.

In some cases, preserving a small, healthy part of the root can help maintain the natural shape of the surrounding tissue.

This is not suitable for every case.

But where it is possible, it can make replacement more stable, natural, and predictable over time.

Before we decide what to remove, we first need to understand what can still be preserved.

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Technique is rarely the whole problem.Before we choose a protocol, we have to ask a more important question.What is the ...
04/06/2026

Technique is rarely the whole problem.

Before we choose a protocol, we have to ask a more important question.

What is the biological cost of what we are replacing?

An implant is a remarkable solution, but it's still an artefact.

It does not carry the vascular supply, the proprioception, or the biological architecture of the tissues it replaces.

That doesn't make implants the wrong choice. It does mean, however, that extraction must be a considered decision.

When part of the tooth can be strategically preserved to maintain the soft-tissue architecture, we use a technique that respects biology.

The more implants I place, the more seriously I take the decision to extract.

03/06/2026

What does a 3D scan actually help us do?

It helps us see and explain more clearly.

Instead of asking you to imagine what is happening in your mouth, we can show you everything from the bone, roots and areas of concern.

Trust comes from understanding, and understanding begins when you can see what we are seeing.

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What does confidence in treatment really depend on?The procedure and the conditions around it.Ni****ne affects healing a...
29/05/2026

What does confidence in treatment really depend on?

The procedure and the conditions around it.

Ni****ne affects healing and alters the tissue environment that supports restorations, implants, and periodontal treatment.

Understanding this does not add pressure. It adds clarity.

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Enamel Clinic

28/05/2026

“You know what you’re going to get.”

Thanks to technology like Digital Smile Design's (DSD) protocols, we can show patients the planned result before treatment.

This removes the stress of having to guess about things like crown colour or shape.

You can see the intended results and, through understanding what it will take to achieve them, become more confident about the treatment.

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Newly published in the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry.In Altered Passive Eruption, traditional probing does...
27/05/2026

Newly published in the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry.

In Altered Passive Eruption, traditional probing doesn't always give us the full picture of what we are planning into.

In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated Soft Tissue CBCT as a diagnostic tool for APE: its capacity to characterise the dento-gingival unit before surgical intervention.

Here's the finding that matters: 58% of participants showed a difference of 0.5 mm or more between contralateral teeth in the same patient.

If the anatomy varies tooth by tooth, the surgical plan should too.

View the full study on my website today: https://tinyurl.com/View-Full-Study

Co-authored with: Roberto Rossi, Diogo Moreira Rodrigues, Alessandro Januario, Richard Martin, Mahmoud Ezzat, Jameel Gardee, and Christian Coachman.
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What you don’t see, you don’t clean.And over time, that’s where problems begin.Prevention is not about doing more. It’s ...
22/05/2026

What you don’t see, you don’t clean.

And over time, that’s where problems begin.

Prevention is not about doing more. It’s about noticing earlier and paying attention to what is usually missed.

When things are seen sooner, they are easier to manage.

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21/05/2026

The same problem does not always lead to the same solution.

Effective treatment is often shaped around the things that make each patient unique, like their mindset and concerns or their tolerance for uncertainty.

Psychological factors influence behaviour, muscle activity, and how patients respond to treatment over time.

Planning must identify the condition while also understanding the person it presents in.

That is what allows treatment to be adjusted, paced, and aligned.

The mouth often reflects what the body is managing.Things like clenching at night or gradual changes in the gums are not...
20/05/2026

The mouth often reflects what the body is managing.

Things like clenching at night or gradual changes in the gums are not failures.

They are signals.

Stress can influence how the mouth responds. It can affect muscle activity, habits, and how tissues heal.

Understanding that connection helps make sense of what you are experiencing.

When something is understood, it becomes easier to decide what to do next.

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3rd Floor, De Waterkant Centre, 9 Somerset Road, De Waterkant
Cape Town
8001

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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
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