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interview | In your portfolio, you are offering both two-piece and one-piece ceramic implants. How is your cera- mic produced? What are the characteristics of your ceramic implants’ surface structure? And which technology do you use for your implant-abutment connection? Our ceramic is produced under strict obedience of ISO Norm 13356 which defines the composition of ceramic implants’ material. Surprisingly, there are some systems available at the market which do not comply with this norm. However, our implants and superstructures are produced in a unique and patented Zirkolith® manu- facturing process. The implant’s surface is also manu- factured with a patented SLM® method where the flanks of the thread are roughened by using a laser device. With this method, an optimal degree of micro-/macro-rough- ness is achieved. Furthermore, the surface is made hydrophilic with an elaborate plasma sterilisation. Surface is manufactured with a patented SLM® method. Our product portfolio comprises both one-piece and two-piece implants. Thereby, one main advantage is the grindability of abutments and implants, which has been released by Z-Systems in 2004 already. The one-piece be just as good in the field of implant and prosthodon- tics as a titanium implant system. Since ceramic implants are more aesthetic, sustainable and healthier, there will actually be no reason to use titanium implants in the future any more. implants are available in different geometries, while the two-piece implants contain a cementable gingiva level and a screw-retained bone level implant. This again illus- trates the pioneering role of Z-Systems: A working and secure bone level implant, as presented with the Z5s which at the same time fulfils the accustomed process in surgery and prosthodontics, is a novelty in zirconia- based implantology. At which events can dentists gather information on the products of Z-Systems? Z-Systems is present at the most important global con- gresses. Beyond that, dentists can feel free to directly contact us via one of our branch offices worldwide men- tioned at our company website. contact Will the material ceramic completely replace tita- nium in dental implantology over the long term? We are convinced that ceramic will replace titanium in the long run. Currently, this may sound a bit overbearing and little farsighted, but: In only a few months, Z-Systems will be able to offer a complete implant system which will Z-Systems AG Werkhofstr. 5 4702 Oensingen, Switzerland info@zsystems.com www.zsystems.com implants 1 2017 45