Ivana Miletić
About
Prof. Ivana Miletić, DMD, PhD is a Full Professor at the Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb.
Her scientific and professional interests encompass endodontics, restorative dental medicine, and cariology. She has authored and co-authored more than 200 scientific and professional publications, conference presentations, and educational materials. She is the recipient of the Croatian National Science Award, the Andrija Štampar University Award, and the School of Dental Medicine Award for Scientific Excellence.
She is the course director of Clinical Endodontics I and Endodontics II within the Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Program and teaches courses in postgraduate doctoral and specialist programs in dental medicine. She is also actively involved in continuing professional education for dental practitioners.
Prof. Miletić has actively participated in numerous national, European, and international congresses and has delivered many invited lectures in Croatia and abroad.
She is a member of the International Association for Dental Research, a member of the CED-IADR Board, the Croatian Medical Association, the Croatian Dental Society, and the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine.
She is the Founder and President of the Croatian Society for Minimal Intervention Dentistry (Croatian Medical Association), Vice-President and Board Member of the Croatian Dental Society (Croatian Medical Association), and Vice-President of the Croatian Society of Endodontics (Croatian Medical Association).
Lecture
Beyond the Apex: A Contemporary Endodontic Surgical Approach
The Beyond the Apex concept represents a contemporary minimally invasive endodontic surgical approach focused on the precise management of the periapical region. By integrating microsurgical techniques, CBCT imaging, and digital treatment planning, greater treatment predictability can be achieved in complex lesions and retreatment cases.
Digitally guided endodontics and endodontic surgery, based on intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM planning, and static or dynamic navigation, enable more accurate access to calcified root canals, optimize osteotomy and retrograde cavity preparation, and reduce surgical trauma.
The use of bioactive materials, including calcium silicate cements and bioceramics, combined with microscopic control, contributes to faster healing and long-term treatment stability. This integrated approach expands therapeutic possibilities beyond conventional intracanal treatment and reinforces the role of endodontics in preserving teeth with an otherwise unfavorable prognosis.
