n With DURAVIT 3P implants, the Italian market leader B. & B. Dental is offering a new generation of im- plants, that is supposed to differenti- ate itself from other products on the market with unique and advanced characteristics. Thecontactareabetweenthefixture and the abutment, for example, is in- creased by the CONEXA connection which offers internal tapering (cone morse) and a hexagonal connection. According to the company, CONEXA provides prolonged durability over time as well as superior stability. Thanks to the internal hexagon and the “morse taper” the unscrewing of dental abutments are reduced while micro movements can be avoided to allow an optimal distribution of the masticatory load. The colonization of bacteria is also decreased, the company said. Owing to the platform switching that provides different diameters of the platform and the abutment, vertical bone loss can also be min- imised. Collar microgroowing helps to improve primary stability and to facilitatetheplacementofimplants. In addition, it promotes the healing of soft tissue and reduces the risk of bone resorption at collar level. The unique triple thread body with its 60° beveled profile allows an easier and less invasive insertion of the implant body for faster osseo- integration. The perfect anatomical design with a radicular structure implies a variable degree of taper- ing, more pronounced near apical region. Accordingtothecompany,itpro- vides high stability even if the bone is undermined and ensures the full integrity of all proximal structures. The self-tapering system consists of a triple apical groove that was de- signed with a special skewed section to promote bone tapering during the insertion and prevent any trauma that can result from pressure at the same time. A “bonefriendly” apex, which helps to evaluate the floor at the maxillary sinus, avoids the risk of perforation. B. & B. Dental S.r.l. says to be one of the few Italian companies to use high technological decontamination procedures, such as the bombard- ment of accelerated ions with Argon Plasma, for carefully cleaning the surfaces of its equipment and re- move contaminants efficiently from the implants. With Speed-Bone, the company has also developed an exclusive treatment that consists of sandblast- ing surfaces with alumina oxide through a dedicated appliance as well as treatment with double etch- ing exploiting mineral acids. The aim is to achieve a correct and controlled micro-roughness of the implants which facilitates the osseointegra- tion and the initial anchor of os- teoblasts. According to the company, all processessecurehomogeneityalong the whole implant surface. B.&B.’ssaysitsmaingoaltooffer original dental solutions. Thanks to its strong commitment to innovation and long-term experience in devel- oping high quality prosthetic im- plant technologies and materials for bone regeneration, they have gained a leading market position world- wide. 7 B. & B. DENTAL, ITALY www.bebdental.it business14 Show Review IDS Cologne 2013 AD DURAVIT 3P by B. & B. Dental Italian market leader steps ahead with new generation of implants implant company B&B DENTAL PLATFORM SWITCHING INTERNAL HEXAGON CONICAL CONNECTION "TAPER MORSE 5° " TRIPLE THREAD BODY Via San Benedetto, 1837 - S. Pietro in Casale (Bo) Italy - Tel. +39 (0) 51.81.13.75 - Fax +39 (0) 51.666.94.00 info@bebdental.it - www.bebdental.it n At IDS, Danish digital specialist 3Shape unveiled its new TRIOS Color digital impression solution with RealColor Technology. With the new tool, the Danish manufacturer now offers both TRIOS Color and TRIOS Standard digital impression- taking solutions. According to 3Shape, the new RealColor Technology in the TRIOS Color digital impression-taking solu- tion facilitates the creation of scan images in the appearance of real teeth and gingiva. Moreover, the realistic display of colours is sup- posed to make it easy for dentists to distinguish between the different types of restorative materials (met- als, enamel, composite, etc.), recog- nise bleeding areas and easily iden- tify margin lines with enhanced accuracy, the company said. Incombinationwith3Shape’ses- tablished TRIOS Ultrafast Optical Sectioning Technology, TRIOS Color represents a high-performance co- lor-scanning solution that is very fast, very accurate and very easy- to-use, the company said. In addition, a new configuration solution and an alternative to the TRIOS cart was introduced—the new TRIOS Pod, which enables scanning with the TRIOS handheld scanner and software using selected laptop PCs. The solution offers mobility and flexibility for dentists working in multiple locations or for clinics with limited space, according to 3Shape. Users will be able to control scan- ning from an iPad or mirror the 3-D view on other displays in the clinic, such as monitors integrated in the chair. TRIOS Pod works with both TRIOS Color and TRIOS Standard solutions. Additional developments that apply to both TRIOS Color and TRIOS Standard digital-impression solutions were on display at the company’s booth in hall 4.2. 7 3SHAPE, DENMARK www.3shape.com 5 Chief Technology Officer Tais Clausen (centre) moderating an hands-on demonstration. 3Shape launches TRIOS Color Newscanningtechnologyforrealisticdisplayofteeth&gingiva