Dental Asia September/October 2021

In Depth With
Axiom BL ® : when
convenience meets
expertise
Launched more than a decade ago, the Axiom ®
implant system was designed to democratise
the practice of implantology through accessible
protocols and philosophy resolutely focused on
prosthetic results.
THE RESULT OF HIGH-LEVEL
EXPERTISE
The Axiom BL ® Bone Level implant represents
the culmination of a technical consensus:
an internal conical and sealed connection
designed to preserve alveolar bone; a single
diameter connection which greatly facilitates
prosthetics by allowing a choice of prosthetic
components independent of implant diameter
and limiting the number of references; and
finally, the soft-tissue friendly “Platform
switching” system.
With this combination, Axiom ® achieved rapid
commercial success, becoming the leader in
its market segment in France. The added value
of Axiom ® and the industrial expertise of the
teams that have been producing implants on
a subcontracting basis since the mid-1980s
opened the doors to international markets.
PREDICTABLE AESTHETIC RESULTS
Axiom ® Bone Level is an endosseous implant
designed to promote biological integration.
With its single, stable and sealed Morse
taper connection with “Platform switching”
system, it contributes to the stabilisation of
the alveolar bone and aesthetic durability of
the restoration. The principle of a constant
emergence profile between the healing screws
and abutment allows the prosthetic restoration
to be performed in a controlled manner, without
exerting undue tension on the soft tissue.
EXCELLENT BONE STABILITY
The design of the Axiom ® BL implants has
been studied to optimise primary bone
anchorage and ensure an even distribution
of occlusal loads on the surrounding bone.
Axiom ® implants are made of medical-grade
titanium allow, often referred to as “Grade
V”*, whose extremely high-level mechanical
properties allow for implant diameters
designed to minimise surgical invasiveness,
and benefit from a BCP ® surface treatment
that has been shown to provide effective
osteointegration.
TWO PROFILES FOR ALL BONE
CONDITIONS
Available in two profiles: REG and PX, the
Axiom ® BL implants range covers all bone
situations. The highly versatile REG profile is
suitable for most clinical indications, while the
PX has been designed to promote anchorage
in immediate post-extraction situations. One
single surgical kit is needed for both designs,
which provides the great advantage of
simplicity.
SURGICAL SIMPLICITY
Axiom ® BL implants require a single,
conveniently organised surgery kit for both
REG and PX profiles. The practitioner is able
to adapt the choice of implant right until
the last moment during the surgery process
in response to the clinical situation. The
simple surgical protocol and the
common prosthetic range offer
greater flexibility of use. Drills
with integrated stops ensure
easier and safer surgical
procedures.
Axiom ® implants are
presented in a practical,
reliable and innovative
packaging format. This patented solution
provides a direct grip on the contra-angle and
allows for the possibility of repositioning during
surgery.
THE PROSTHESIS IS THE END
RESULTS
The Axiom ® system is characterised by its
great flexibility of use. The single conical
connection enables the practitioner to benefit
from total independence between the implant
diameter and the various emergence profiles
of the prosthetic components available,
which makes it possible to propose the best
solution for each indication while limiting the
complexity of the prosthetic ranges.
The comprehensive Axiom ® prosthetic ranges
cover all the needs of the practitioners and
laboratories: Lab-side solutions for machining
customised prosthetics in the laboratory,
integration with all-digital workflows, ranges of
components for cemented or screw-retained
prostheses, single or multiple units.
EXCELLENT RESULTS AT FIVE YEARS
In a study conducted on 60 partially
edentulous patients requiring two implantsupported
crowns, 120 Axiom ® BL REG
implants were placed at six different centres.
The results, presented in a publication in the
Clinical Trials in Dentistry journal, demonstrate
that Axiom ® BL implants offer exceptional bone
stability and excellent aesthetic results.
Discover the results here: https://www.
straumann.com/anthogyr/en/home/news/
axiom-bl-reg-clinical-study-5years.html DA
*Exact name of so-called “Titanium Grade V”:
Medical-grade Ti6AI4V-ELI titanium
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DENTAL ASIA SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021