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I 43 industry news _ Straumann I CAD/CAM 2_2013 _provide optimal load distribution to reduce peak stresses; _minimise the infiltration of bacteria into and contamination in micro-gaps; _provide optimal mechanical performance and long-term stability of the restoration; and _provide ease of handling of the abutment and screw during the assembly process. _Service and support When you choose Straumann, you have the assurance of the Straumann Guarantee of five years on zirconium dioxide abutments and ten years on titanium abutments. Moreover, our team of certified dental techni- cians and customer support representatives is always available to support you with further in- formation or to answer your questions._ 1 The Straumann Guarantee applies in favour of the attending physician/dentist only, provided that all conditions of the guarantee are fulfilled. Please see the full Straumann Guarantee brochure (152.360) for more details. 2 For validated workflow only. Precision is understood as the match of the restoration with the design data providedbythelaboratory. Fig. 3_Step 2: our certified dental technicians create the computer-aided abutment design based on the laboratory customer’s specifications. Fig. 4_Step 3: the laboratory customer reviews and approves the computer-aided abutment design before it is sent for production. Fig. 5_Step 4: the Straumann CARES Abutment is milled and sent back to the customer to complete the final restoration. Fig. 6_Straumann CARES Abutments. Fig. 7_Straumann original. Institut Straumann AG Peter Merian-Weg 12 4002 Basel Switzerland www.straumann.com CAD/CAM_contact Fig. 7 Fig. 6Fig. 5 Fig. 4Fig. 3