All-in-One Procera Implant Bridge (PIB) versus ... - Nobel Biocare

They:
• Have a passive accurate fit, perfect to
the model implant analogs
• Have the best aesthetic potential on
the market
• At implant level are 40% cheaper than
traditional methods to date, as the parts
are included in the prosthesis
• Have no more yellow gold and other
potential metal allergies
• Are made in the same metal as the
implants themselves (no galvanic
potential)
• Are capable of more combinations of
reconstructive solutions over any other
product on the market
• Are able to move access channel-holes
to enhance the aesthetic result
• Can be covered with conventional
crown and bridge work
Can be made in:
• Procera Implant Bridge Zirconia (now
up to 14 units)
• Procera Implant Bridge Titanium
• Procera Implant Bridge Titanium for
other implant systems
• Camlog, Astra Tech and Ankylos
• Enabled through a new Multi-
Unit Abutment (the new Multi-Unit
Abutment fits with the following
implant systems: Camlog 3.3, 3.8, 4.3,
5.0, 6.0; AstraTech 3.5ST, 4.0ST, 4.5ST,
5.0ST; Ankylos 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0)
• Can be used with a wider range of
implant systems
• Already fits Straumann Regular Neck
4.8mm and Wide Neck 6.5mm.
To sum up
PIBs tick all the criteria in modern
dentistry, both functionally and
aesthetically, and their longevity record
is good. Requiring yearly maintenance,
they are easy to clean, simple to
repair, cost-effective and aesthetically
predictable. Every time one is sent
to me, I am amazed at the fit; and I
think that, in the future, they may
well prove to be a primary tool in our
profession, just as the primary colours
are the foundation of all colours in
the rainbow. As I try on yet another
framework, and look under my 20 times
magnification, I marvel that the miracle
has happened again. No more waiting
for the answer; simply a feeling of great
thankfulness, as I look back to the good
old days and remember when I tried to
solder or laser-weld that large case for
Mrs Maxilla, and how long it took.
And the next step? Stem cell
technologies, successful, predictable,
soft tissue and bone grafts? What an
exciting thought! And what good news
for the patient — who must always be
our first consideration. PD
Comments to pd@fmc.co.uk
TJ Nicolas, RDT NHD RSA is winner of
dental technician of the year 2007-2008.
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