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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Industry News DENTAL TRIBUNE | November 201120A Atlas Narrow Body Implants (DMX Implants, a Dentatus divi- sion) are designed to stabilize, cushion and retain dentures, are in a class of their own with a unique prosthetic design. The 1.8, 2.2, 2.4 and now 2.8 mm diameter Atlas implants are ideal for patients with insufficient bone and for those who may not be able to undergo the lengthier and more costly surgical procedures associ- ated with other systems. The low profile head tolerates substantial angulation, which is a significant benefit as a patient’s existing den- ture is often utilized. The Atlas System uses no O-rings, no housings and no adhe- sives. “The key to their system is the Tuf-Link silicone liner,” says Dr. Louis Malcmacher, “which retains the denture incredibly well. This is much different than the other mini-implant systems that rely on clumsy metal housings in which more of the denture needs to be removed, and in which the implants must be placed perfectly parallel. The Dentatus Atlas Sys- tem gives the general dentist much more leeway and is significantly easier to use.” The non-porous Tuf-Link sili- cone is the interface between patient’s ridge and denture. Tuf- Link inherently ensures greater immobility of the implant during the critical early stages of treat- ment, as it acts as a shock absorber, distributing forces of mastication throughout the ridge, rather than directly on the implants. The proto- col needs no adhesives, which are known to cause bacteria and thus halitosis. The Tuf-Link is so durable patient’s do not need to have it replaced until the time of their scheduled annual visits, although it generally lasts 18-24 months. These features distinguish Atlas from other products on the mar- ket, which, while sharing the slim diameter, rely on technology origi- nally developed over 40 years ago. The Atlas Denture Comfort pro- cedure is a minimally invasive pro- cedure that requires no surgical incision, can be performed in a general dentist- ry office in less than one hour, and requires only local anes- thesia. What’s more, the patient can walk out of the office wear- ing the refitted denture right away. Fear of sur- gery, time con- straints, inad- equate bone and cost are often cited as reasons why people do not choose to have implants support their dentures. With the implant- retained lower denture fast becom- ing this nation’s standard of health, practitioners now have a practical solution for the nearly 30 million Americans who suffer with their lower denture. Find out more about this sys- tem and attend the Atlas full-day, hands-on work- shop. As aptly said by Dr. Alan Anderson, “The only course I have ever been to that has had an easy, affordable and practical answer for the loose lower denture problem. This should be a required course for all dentists who make, adjust, re- adjust — and re- adjust — or reline full and partial dentures.” For more information, and to see other areas of use, visit Dentatus at GNYDM Booth #2401 or check out www.dentatususa.com. DT (Source: Dentatus) GNYDM BOOTH NO. 2401 Mini implants stabilize, cushion dentures — no adhesive needed ‘The Dentatus Atlas System gives the general dentist much more leeway and is significantly easier to use.’ AD