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I manufacturer _ news 44 I implants4_2010 Manufacturer News Straumann New Straumann® MembraGel™ for guided bone regeneration Guidedboneregenerationinvolvestheuseofabar- rier membrane to help stabilize the bone graft and preventunwantedgrowthofsoft-tissueintothede- fect.Straumann MembraGel is designed to achieve undisturbed bone regeneration, which is a pre- requisite for optimal clinical and esthetic outcome. Based on advanced polyethylene glycol (PEG) hy- drogel technology, Straumann MembraGel is ap- pliedinliquidformandmoldstothedefectprecisely. Within 20–50 seconds after application, the liquid components solidify, stabilizing the bone graft and providing an effective barrier to tissue infiltration. Straumann MembraGel has completed preclinical and clinical trials including head-to-head compar- isonswithconventionalmaterials.Furtherclin- ical data have been collected in an ongoing ‘non-interventional’ study and a multicenter clinical trial. Data from the clinical program in- cludemorethan40centersinEuropeandNorth America. Throughout development, Straumann has worked closely with leading independent ex- perts. The company is combining the launch with an education program that includes hands-on product training. Straumann Mem- braGel is being launched initially in key Euro- pean markets, North America and Australia, where it has received regulatory approvals/ clearances. Institut Straumann AG Peter Merian-Weg 12 4052 Basel, Switzerland E-mail: info@straumann.com Web: www.straumann.com Implant Direct New European TrainingCenter Implant Direct, Europe’s No. 1 Online Provider for Dental Implants, continues its expansion with a brand-new European Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland. On the 1st of September the team of Implant Direct Europe AG moved into the new Eu- ropeanHeadquarterattheHardturmstrasse161in Zurich. The fast growth of Implant Direct’s sales required the expansion of the customer service depart- ment, a centralized European logistics depart- ment, and foremost, a state-of-the-art training center for workshops and hands-on trainings with customers. 2011 will start with trainings and hands-on work- shopsinwhichImplantDirectwillwelcomespeak- ers and customers in their training rooms with a spectacular view over the Swiss mountains. The newtrainingcenteroffersmodernpresentationfa- cilities and is the ideal signboard for a young ex- panding and innovative company in the implantol- ogy like Implant Direct.The tremendous growth is the result of Implant Direct’s effort in constantly improving and developing new products. One of themostrecentexamples,isthenewone-piecelo- cator implant “GoDirect” that has been patented. Thisworldfirstproductincludesmodernattributes and accomplishments of future implantology.The implant unifies all the advantages of a one-piece construction. “GoDirect” implant is available in Ø3.0,3.7and4.7mmandtheprostheticpartofthe locator in 1.5 and 3.0 mm height.Furthermore it is prosthetical compatible with the system of Zest AnchorTM . Implant Direct Europe AG Hardturmstrasse 161 8005 Zurich, Switzerland E-mail: info@implantdirect.eu Web: www.implantdirect.eu