Nobel Biocare™ IMPLANTS
All implants from this manufacturer are made of
grade 4 titanium with
a TiUnite® surface treatment. The TiUnite®, surface texture is
achieved through plasma electrolytic oxidation (anodization) resulting in
the transformation of the titanium oxide in to a crystalline state with
ceramic like properties.
NobelActive™
Fig. 1
NobelActive™ implants (Fig.1) have a surface treatment from the apex of
the implant to the edge of the implant/abutment interface. The slightly
tapered body geometry is machined with progressively deeper threads
towards the apical and a secondary groove at the edge of the more coronal
threads. A faint table (0.25mm) between the actual implant/abutment
interface and the outer edge of the implant may be unused to function as
a platform switching feature or seating surface of prosthetic components,
depending on the type of final restoration. Implants are machined with
a internal hexagon functioning as the indexing feature. Four implant
body diameters of 3.0, 3.5, 4.3 and 4.9mm in six lengths (8.5, 10, 11.5, 13,
15, 18) are offered in this product group. 3.0mm implants are not produced
in lengths of 8.5 and 18mm. Although the implant manufacturers stated
length is not the actual length of the implant. Each implant is 0.5mm
shorter than advertised.
Fig. 2
The indexing feature
dimensions are implant body diameter appurtenant, meaning that the
indexing feature (Fig.2) is machined differently in regards to the implant body
diameter. 3.0mm diameter implants have a 2.5mm diameter indexing feature while
3.5 diameter implants have a 3mm diameter indexing feature. 4.3 and 4.9
diameter implants share the same indexing feature dimension
of 3.4mm. Each indexing feature dimension is color coded for easy
identification fuchsia (3.5mm body diameter) or yellow/blue
(4.3 and 4.9mm body diameter).
Although the color coding is only evident on the product packaging and
the implants are packaged without cover screw.
Brånemark System™, NobelSpeedy™
Fig. 3
All of the implants in this product group are machined with a external
indexing feature (Fig.3) in four implant/abutment platform diameters of 3.5 (NP,
narrow platform), 4.1 (RP, regular platform), 5.0 (WP, wide platform).
The indexing feature consists of a external hexagon design of
platform diameter specific dimensions, making prosthetic components
incompatible from platform diameter to platform diameter. No color coding
is evident for platform diameter identification on any of the external
hex implants.
Fig. 4
Brånemark System™ MK III TiUnite®
implants (Fig.4) are offered in one body geometry, parallel walled with a
diminishing thread depth toward the apical of the implant. A 0.7mm machined
collar separates the implant/abutment interface from the TiUnite®
treated surface area of the implant. Cutting flutes incorporated at the
apex of the implant (Fig.5) give this implant design self tapping capabilities.
3.5mm platform implants are produced in four (10, 11.5, 13, 15mm)
lengths and one implant body diameter of 3.3mm while 4.1 implant/abutment
platform diameter implants are
produced in two implant body diameters of 3.75 and 4.0mm
Fig. 5
and three
additional lengths of 7, 8.5 and 18mm. 5.1mm platform diameter implants
are offered in one body diameter of 5mm and seven lengths.(7, 8.5, 10,
11.5, 13, 15 and 18mm) . Although each implant in this product group is
actually 0.5mm shorter than advertised and the advertised length does not
include the 0.7mm height of the indexing hex at the top of the implant. No 6mm
diameter implant is available within this group. Cover screws are included
in this product group.
Fig. 6
Brånemark System™ MK III Groovy
implants (Fig.6) are offered in one body geometry, parallel walled with a
diminishing thread depth toward the apical of the implant and a
secondary groove underneath each thread to enhance initial stability.
The implant surface treatment extends from the edge of the
implant/abutment junction uniformly to the apex without any machined collar.
Cutting flutes incorporated at the apex of the implant (Fig.7) give this implant
design self tapping capabilities. 3.5mm platform implants are produced in
four (10, 11.5, 13, 15mm) lengths and one implant body diameter of 3.3mm
while 4.1 implant/abutment platform diameter implants are produced in two implant body diameters of 3.75 and
4.0mm and three
Fig. 7
additional lengths of 7, 8.5 and 18mm. 5.1mm platform
diameter implants are offered in one body diameter of 5mm and seven
lengths (7, 8.5, 10, 11.5, 13, 15 and 18mm). Although each implant in
this product group is actually 0.5mm shorter than advertised and the
advertised length does not include the 0.7mm height of the indexing hex
at the top of the implant. No 6mm diameter implant is available within
this system. Cover screws are not included in this product group.
Fig. 8
Brånemark System™ MK IV TiUnite®
implants (Fig.8) are offered in one body geometry, parallel walled with a
diminishing thread depth toward the apical of the implant. Cutting flutes
incorporated at the apex (Fig.9) of the implant give this implant design self
tapping capabilities. 4.1mm platform implants are produced in one implant
body diameter of 4.0mm with a 0.4mm collar in seven (7, 8.5, 10, 11.5,
13, 15 and 18mm) lengths. 5.1mm platform
Fig. 9
diameter implants are machined
with a 0.2mm collar and a body diameter of
5mm and the same seven lengths as 4.1mm platform implants. Each implant in this product group is actually
0.5mm shorter than advertised and the advertised length does not
include the 0.7mm height of the indexing hex at the top of the implant.
Cover screws are included in this product group.
Fig. 10
NobelSpeedy™ Groovy
(Fig.10)
implants are offered in one body geometry, parallel walled with a
tapered apex. The thread pattern has a secondary groove underneath
the primary thread and the threads are carried all the way to the apex
of the implant. Cutting flutes incorporated at the apex of the implant
(Fig.11) give this implant design self tapping capabilities. The TiUnite®
surface treatment extends from the edge of the implant/abutment interface
all the way to the apex of the implant. 3.5mm platform implants are
produced in four (10, 11.5, 13, 15mm) lengths and one implant body
diameter of 3.35mm while 4.1mm platform implants are produced in one
implant body diameter of 4.0mm in seven (7, 8.5, 10,
Fig. 11
11.5, 13, 15 and
18mm) lengths. 5.1mm platform diameter implants are machined
in two configurations. Either with a body diameter of
5mm and the same seven lengths as 4.1mm platform implants and a body
diameter of 6mm also in seven (7, 8.5, 10, 11.5, 13, 15 and 18mm) lengths.
Each implant in this product group is actually 0.5mm shorter than
advertised and the advertised length does not include the 0.7mm height of
the indexing hex at the top of the implant.Cover screws are not included
in this product group.
NobelReplace™, Replace™ Select, NobelSpeedy™ Replace
Fig. 12
All of the implants in this product group are machined with a internal
indexing feature in four implant/abutment platform diameters of 3.5, 4.3,
5.0 and 6.0mm. The indexing feature (Fig.12) consists of a tri-lobe design of
platform diameter specific dimensions, making prosthetic components
incompatible from platform diameter to platform diameter. Each platform
diameter is color coded for easy platform diameter identification. 3.5mm
platform implants are color coded fuchsia and identified as narrow
platform (NP). 4.3mm platform implants are color coded yellow and
identified as regular platform (RP). 5.0mm platform implants are color
coded blue and identified as wide platform (WP). 6.0mm platform implants
are color coded green and without any further identification designation.
Fig. 13
NobelReplace™ implants are offered in two body
geometries, parallel (Fig.13, left) and tapered (Fig.13, right). Both geometries surface treated area
extends uniformly from the edge of the implant/abutment platform to the
apical and a diminishing thread depth towards the apical of the implant.
A small secondary groove is fashioned underneath the main V shaped threads
to enhance initial stability. The tapered version is machined without
cutting flutes (Fig.16) at the apical portion while the parallel version is
produced with cutting flutes (Fig.14) . All four platform diameter tapered implants
are available in four advertised lengths of 8,
Fig. 14
10, 13 and 16mm. Although
each tapered implant is actually 0.6mm longer than advertised. 3.5mm
platform parallel wall geometry implants are produced in four (10, 11.5,
13, 15mm) lengths while all other platform diameter implants are offered
in one additional length of 18mm. Although each parallel implant is
actually 0.6mm longer than advertised. There are no parallel wall 6.0mm
platform diameter implants available.
Fig. 15
Replace™ Select implants are offered in two body
geometries, parallel (Fig.15, left) and tapered (Fig.15, right). Both geometries have a machined collar of
1.5mm and are surface treated below the collar, extending to the apical.
A V shaped thread pattern is common to both body geometries with a
diminishing thread depth toward the apical of the implant. The tapered
version is machined without cutting flutes (Fig.16) at the apical portion while
the parallel version is produced with cutting flutes (Fig.14). All four platform
diameter tapered implants are available in four advertised lengths of 8,
10, 13 and 16mm. Although
Fig. 16
each tapered implant is actually 0.6mm longer
than advertised. 3.5mm platform parallel wall geometry implants are
produced in four (10, 11.5, 13, 15mm) lengths while 4.3 and 5.0mm platform
diameter implants are offered in one additional length of 18mm.
Although each parallel implant is actually 0.75mm shorter than advertised.
There are no parallel wall 6.0mm platform diameter implants available.
Fig. 17
NobelSpeedy™ Replace
implants (Fig.17) are offered in one
body geometry, slightly tapered with a aggressive taper at the apex.
The surface treatment extends from the outer edge of the implant/abutment
interface to the apex. A V shaped thread pattern with a consistent thread
depth to the apical of the implant and a secondary groove machined
underneath each thread is a signature feature of this implant design.
Fig. 18
Cutting flutes (Fig.18) incorporated at the apex of the implant give this
implant
design self tapping capabilities. 3.5mm platform parallel wall geometry
implants are produced in four (10, 11.5, 13, 15mm) lengths while 4.3,
5.0 and 6.0 platform diameter implants are offered in one additional
length of 18mm. Although each parallel implant is actually 0.75mm shorter
than advertised.
Fig. 19
NobelReplace® PS (Platform Shift) implants (Fig.19) are machined with a
tapered body geometry NobelReplace® implant body. Three implant body
diameters of 4.3, 5.0 and 6.0mm in five lengts of 8, 10, 11.5, 13 and 16mm
are offered for this implant group. 4.3mm body diameter implants are
machined with a 3.5mm (NP, fuchsia) implant/abutment interface and 5.0mm
body diameter implants are ported to a 4.3mm (RP, yellow) implant/abutment
interface while 6.0mm body diameter implants are fabricated with a 5.0mm
(WP, blue) implant/abutment interface.
Fig. 20
Replace™ Select TC (Tissue Collar) implants (Fig.20) are machined with a
parallel body geometry Brånemark System™ MK III TiUnite®
implant body and 3mm machined collar. Primarily intended for a one-stage
surgical protocoll and overdenture solutions. Two implant body diameters of
3.5 (NP, fuchsia) and 4.3mm (RP, yellow) are produced with the signature
tri-lobe Replace™ implant/abutment interface. Both diameters are
offered in four lengths of 10, 13, 16 and 18mm. Implants are packaged
without cover screw and require the purchase of specialised TC transmucosal
healing abutments.
Fig. 21
NobelReplace® CC (Conical Connection) implants (Fig.21) are machined with a
tapered body geometry NobelReplace® implant body and an internal
hexagonal implant/abutment interface borrowed from the NobelActive™
implant group. Three implant diameters of 3.5, 4.3 and 5.0mm in five
lengths of 8, 10, 11.5, 13 and 16mm are produced for this implant group.
3.5mm body diameter implants are machined with 3.5mm (NP, fuchsia)
implant/abutment interface while 4.3 and 5.0mm implant body diameter
implants are machined with a 4.3mm (RP, yellow) implant/abutment interface.
NobelReplace® CC implants require the same
drills and drill protocoll
as tri-lobe NobelReplace® implants but utilize the
tooling and
prosthetic components of the NobelActive™ implant group.
NobelDirect™
NobelDirect™ implants are one piece designs, incorporating the
implant and abutment in to a single entity. These types of implants are
installed and the abutment portion prepped for the restoration intraorally
or left unadulterated in case of NobelDirect™ Posterior implants,
necessitating abutment level impressions with or without impression copings..
Fig. 22
NobelDirect™ Groovy implants (Fig.22) are machined with
the same implant body geometry and thread pattern as NobelReplace™
tapered implants. The abutment portion of the implant is 8mm tall and
processed with the TiUnite® surface treatment throughout its entire
height. This feature will allow various insertion depths depending on
tissue height. NP 3.5mm platform diameter implants are offered in three
lengths of 10, 13 and 16mm while 4.3 (RP), 5.0 (WP) and 6.0mm platform are
available in one additional length of 8mm.
Fig. 23
NobelDirect™ Oval
implants (Fig.23) are machined with
the same implant body geometry and thread pattern as NobelReplace™
tapered implants. The abutment portion of the implant is 8mm tall and
processed with the TiUnite® surface treatment throughout its entire
height. This feature will allow various insertion depths depending on
tissue height. NP 3.5mm platform diameter implants are offered in three
lengths of 10, 13 and 16mm while 4.3 (RP), 5.0 (WP) and 6.0mm platform are
available in one additional length of 8mm. The differentiating feature of
NobelDirect™ Oval implants compared to NobelDirect™ Groovy
implants is the shape of the abutment portion geometry. NobelDirect™
Oval abutments are produced with two flat sides opposing each other,
creating a oval shaped abutment portion.
Fig. 24
NobelDirect™ Posterior
implants (Fig.24) are machined with
the same implant body geometry and thread pattern as NobelReplace™
tapered implants and the abutment portion of the implant is machined as
a 4mm abutment height Snappy™ abutment. Available as RP (4.3mm
platform diameter), WP (5.0mm) and 6.0mm in lengths of 8, 10, 13 and 16mm.
Fig. 25
NobelDirect™ 3.0
implants (Fig.25) are in a unique class
of their own within the NobelDirect™ product group . A machined
surface abutment portion of 5.5mm height is mated to a 3.0mm diameter
parallel wall implant portion in lengths of 13 and 15mm. The groovy
thread pattern design is carried over from the other NobelDirect™
implants.
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Nobel Biocare™