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industry Implant Tribune U.S. Edition | February 2015C12 AD Do you know enough about the implant company you work with? By DENTSPLY Implants Staff D ental implant technol- ogy continues to evolve and grow through con- tinued advancements in implant-to-abutment interface design, surface treatment, digital technology and patient-specific solutions. These de- velopments have helped to simplify procedures, reduce treatment time, en- sure more long-term and optimal outcomes and, ultimately, contribute to a higher level of patient sat- isfaction. With these developments, new solutions and new com- panies are also continuing to emerge at a rapid pace, often making it more difficult to know what is the right choice for your practice and your implant patients. Some aspects to consider when choosing an im- plant partner may include: • How long has the company been on the market? • How much focus and resources does the company place on the research and documentation behind their products? • What personnel and support are avail- able to you in your product use and prac- tice development? • Is the company actively introducing new technologies and leading innovation and change? • What type of warranty is in place should something happen? • Will the company and products be around — not only today but tomorrow — when you need them? These are all critical aspects to consid- er because, in most cases, your patients will rely on you for their long-term care. In turn, you should have the confidence that your implant provider will be there for you throughout the entire journey. DENTSPLY Implants is based on a sol- id foundation of 40 years of expertise, knowledge and experience in all relevant fields and technologies of implant den- tistry. Its comprehensive portfolio of so- lutions for all phases of implant therapy is designed to support its commitment to providing simplicity to its customers and is backed by extensive documentation, the company asserts. The convenience of a “one-stop-shop” for implant treatment is truly delivered through the availability of solutions for digital treatment planning (SIMPLANT®); regenerative preparation of the implant site (SYMBIOS®); implant system options that include an internal conical connec- tion (ANKYLOS® and ASTRA TECH Im- plant System™) or an internal flat-to-flat connection (XiVE®); and patient-specific restorations (ATLANTIS™) for cement-, screw- and attachment-retained implant- supported prostheses. These solutions are further supplemented by educational op- portunities and practice-marketing tools. The latest launch and introduction of its ASTRA TECH Implant System EV is another example of industry-leading in- novation. As a part of its focus on documented success, the foundation of this evolution- ary step remains the unique ASTRA TECH Implant System BioManagement Com- plex with its key combination of features: the OsseoSpeed surface, microthread, conical seal design and connective con- tour. Well-documented for its long-term marginal bone maintenance and esthetic results, the average marginal bone reduc- tion for the ASTRA TECH Implant System is, in fact, less than 0.3 mm† after the first year of loading — a figure that still re- mains after five years. The design philosophy of this new system is based on the nat- ural dentition utilizing a site- specific, crown-down approach and is supported by an intuitive surgical pro- tocol and a simple prosthetic workflow, for increased confidence and satisfaction for all members of the treatment team. The versatile range of implants and site- specific components are designed for long-term biological and clinical perfor- mance, ease of use, versatility of indica- tion and mechanical robustness. So what are you looking for in an im- plant company? If a strong history of ex- perience and expertise, documented suc- cess, comprehensive solutions for all your implant needs and products and services of the highest quality matter to you, take a closer look at DENTSPLY Implants. AO BOOTH NO. 715