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I industry news _ Nobel Biocare _True innovation is about finding new and improved ways to do things. At Nobel Biocare, this means developing new products and solutions to helpdentalprofessionalstreatmorepatientsbetter. “Innovation” is a term that is used often, but at Nobel Biocare it is much more than just a word; it is amission.Thecompany’sDesigningforLifestrategy has innovation at its heart. With the new NobelProcera Angulated Screw Channel (ASC) abutment and Nobel Biocare’s unique new Omnigrip tooling, true innovation has been achieved. These products allow clinicians to offer screw-retained restorations in a practical and aesthetic way that would previously have been impossible in some cases. _Increased restorative flexibility with no cement: It is as easy as A-S-C With the NobelProcera ASC abutment, the screw channel can be placed with an angle of up to 25 degrees from the axis of the implant anywhere withina360-degreeradius.Intheanterioraesthetic region, this makes it possible to use screw-retained restorations where a buccal screw access hole would previously have ruled them out. When de- signing the ASC abutment in the NobelProcera Software, the screw access hole can instead be positioned on the lingual side of the restoration. The patient therefore benefits from an optimally aesthetic result without any risk of the issues that can arise with excess cement. Using a screw- retained rather than a cement-retained solution also makes the restoration easier to retrieve. _Leading restorations now available for a leading implant connection In the posterior region, the NobelProcera ASC comes into its own. When used for molars or premolars, the ability to tilt the screw channel into the most convenient position makes it easier for the clinician to place, and access, the restoration. As a one-piece restoration, the NobelProcera ASC abutment requires less labour from the dental laboratory and so is produced more quickly, re- ducing costs. This, together with benefits such as improved aesthetics and easier maintenance, can increase the likelihood of patient acceptance. Moreover, once the patient is in the chair, placing just a single piece makes for a more comfortable experience. The ASC option is available for zirconia abut- ments on narrow-platform and regular-platform implants with Nobel Biocare’s internal conical connection. This advanced connection is available for Nobel Biocare’s award-winning1 NobelActive family,aswellasonNobelReplaceConicalConnec- Fig. 1_A new angle for aesthetics: the ASC abutment from NobelProcera allows the screw channel to be set at an angle between 0 and 25 degrees within a full 360-degree radius. In the anterior region, this makes screw-retained restorations possible where aesthetic considerations would previously have ruled them out. In the posterior region, it offers greater accessibility and retrievability. Fig. 2_The unique pick-up function of the Omnigrip screwdriver must be experienced to be fully appreciated. The extraordinary level of grip improves handling and is designed to reduce the risk of the screw detaching in the patient’s mouth. Fig. 3_The Omnigrip system is instantly distinguishable from other tooling by blue markings on both the screwdriver and screws. 44 I CAD/CAM 2_2014 It is time to look at aesthetics from a new angle Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 CAD0214_44-45_Nobel 13.05.14 11:29 Seite 1