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B8 I N DUST RY Implant Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2018 The future of implants: Advanced grade zirconia, the real strength By Z-SYSTEMS Staff With its unquestionable simi- larities to the natural tooth, the appeal of zirconia im- plants continues to revolu- tionize implantology practice across the globe. As a Swiss manufacturer of 100 percent metal-free zirconia since 2001, Z-SYSTEMS is perennially at the forefront of technological innovation in metal-free implants, the company asserts. Z-SYSTEMS Ceramic Implants offers a natural, esthetic choice, with the most versatile and widest variety of one- and two-piece implants, as well as the only fully ceramic surgical kit on the market, for safe and esthetic metal-free solutions. With such a long track record of success, it’s little wonder that Z-SYSTEMS coined the phrase “Experience can’t be copied!” Fifteen years since obtaining European Conformity (CE) certification in Europe, and more than a decade since obtain- ing FDA approval in the United States, Z- SYSTEMS Ceramic Implants is proud to have the highest success rate in the indus- try, according to the company. Long-term users of Z-SYSTEMS confirm the speed and ease of osseointegration thanks to Z- SYSTEMS’s patented and hydrophilic SLM® surface, combined with excellent implant stability over time. The restorative phase is also simple, as Z-SYSTEMS states that it has the only FDA-approved preppable zirconia im- plant and restorative abutment options on the market. Prosthetic work is easy thanks to Z-SYSTEMS’s abutments and implant shoulders that can be fully re- shaped in-mouth, and the tight-seal of the Morse-tapered conical connection keeps out biofilm accumulation and prevents micro-leakage, the company asserts. With a survival rate of over 98 percent, and a much lower plaque adhesion as com- pared to titanium, the abundance of in- novations in Z-SYSTEM’s biotechnology all contribute to high patient satisfaction and predictable results for the clinician. Industry leaders across the world ap- preciate the revolutionary opportunities Z-SYSTEMS products make possible. “Z-SYSTEMS has opened up a whole new world of patient solutions in ceramic im- plants … it’s no wonder that they lead the market with the most trusted and tested full line of ceramic dental implants. A proven alternative to titanium implants, and finally making metal-free dentistry a reality!” said Dr. John Roberts, BChD, of Huddersfield, UK. Many of Z-System’s most loyal users have seen the consistent, long-term per- formance of Z-SYSTEMS throughout the years. “Z-SYSTEMS has been used at our prac- tice for the past six years,” said Dr. Mona Monzavi, DMD, MS, of Beverly Hills, Calif. “Our long-term results show favorable clinical outcomes with excellent soft- tissue contours and stable bone levels. Furthermore, having performed exten- sive microscopy and microanalysis re- search on Z-SYSTEMS implants, this ma- terial has shown to be durable and for the most part resistant to aging. Z-SYSTEMS’ continuing commitment to practice and patient satisfaction has been proven to me through its ongoing support of my research projects to allow for further en- hancement and innovations of its prod- ucts and in turn lead the zirconia implant market.” In addition, “The ability to prep a den- tal implant is new to the industry. With a tissue-level implant, this opportunity is even more critical,” said Dr. Ted Fields, DMD, OMS, PhD, of Dallas. “Prepping an implant allows fine-tuning and custom- ization of the implant and crown mar- gins for optimal esthetics; development of the ideal emergence profile; and ver- tical placement of the crown margin at the desired level. Along with the prepable abutment and a non-indexed angled abutment that can be placed in any orien- tation, Z-Systems’ Z5c implant line is hard to beat for restorative flexibility.” Upcoming events Want to learn more about Z-SYSTEMS Ce- ramic Implants? Join Z-SYSTEMS Ceramic Implants at its 2nd Global Symposium for two educational days at the only full ceramic global symposium, according to the company. Join the company in Carls- bad, Calif., on April 20 and 21. Can’t make it to Southern California in April? Z-SYSTEMS’s 6th International Congress will take place in Valencia, Spain, on June 29 and 30. Visit www. zsystems.com to learn more. (Photos/Provided by DrG Ted Fields)