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manufacturer _ news I I 49implants1_2011 Nobel Biocare Versatile and easy-to-use Backed by more than 40 years of successfully treating edentulous patients, Nobel Biocare intro- duces another versatile product for implant-sup- ported overdenture solutions. Replace SelectTC1 is a two- piece implant with a 3mm high, extended machined collar, which enables plat- form access at tissue level (Fig. 1). Simultaneously, its color-coded internal tri- channel connection facili- tates accurate and quick restorativecomponentiden- tification and placement. Moreover, the body of Re- place Select TC is derived from Brånemark System™ MKIIIimplants,makingitwell- suited for all bone types and one-stage treatment protocols,with excellent clin- ical results. In a retrospective study with an aver- age three year follow-up, Replace implants with 3mm collars demonstrated a cumulative survival rate of 99.2%.2 To facilitate immediate temporization using exist- ing dentures, a new healing screw was developed for Replace Select TC—designed to prevent soft tissueovergrowth(Fig.2).Twodifferentscrewsare available to accommodate soft tissue thickness and facilitate intraoperative flexibility: 1mm and 3mm height variants. FinalprostheticscanbeattachedtoReplaceSelect TC using any Nobel Biocare overdenture solution: LocatorAbutment® ,BallAbutment,GoldAbutment Bar/GoldCopingBarandNobelProceraImplantBar Overdenture. By using Replace Select TC implant treatmenttimescanbereduced,whichusually leads to increased patient satisfaction. Re- placeSelectTCshouldbeconsideredtheover- denturesolutionimplantofchoiceforbothsur- gical and prosthetic management options. 1 TC = Tissue Collar. 2 Two clinics placed 132 Replace Select Straight implants with3mmmachinedcollarin48edentulouspatientsusing one-stagesurgery,loadedafter9to12weekswithanover- denture solution (preliminary data from external study 2010–938). Nobel Biocare USA, LLC 22715 Savi Ranch Parkway, Yorba Linda, CA 92887, USA info.usa@ nobelbiocare.com www.nobelbiocare.com ® by www.omniaspa.eu OMNIA S.p.A. Via F. Delnevo, 190 - 43036 Fidenza (PR) Italy Tel. +39 0524 527453 - Fax +39 0524 525230 VAT. IT 01711860344 - R.E.A. PR 173685 Company capital € 200.000,00 been focused on quality and innovation toward the battle against cross - contamination and infections. In the last 20 years, we have ensured safety and protection to you and your patients, with advanced and reliable products. Tools that represent the ideal solution for who is operating in dentistry, implantology/oral surgery and general surgery. With Omnia sure to be safe. Cologne, 22-26.03.2011 Visit us! Hall 4.1 Stand C088- D089 Since our beginnings, we have always AD Degradable Solutions World premiere at IDS IDS2011willseethefirstpresentationworldwide of the biphasic calc-i-oss® crystal by Degradable Solutions,aproductconsistingof100%synthetic bone replacement particles (60% HA,40% pure- phase ß-TCP) exhibiting a rotund,interconnected andhighlyporousshape.calc-i-oss® crystalisthe logical complement of easy-graft® CRYSTAL. It is especially useful in large defects, which can be filled with calc-i-oss® crystal first, then covered with easy-graft® CRYSTAL. In the same manner, autologous bone or bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) may also be introduced into the region to beaugmentedandastablecoverageofthedefect is ensured.easy-graft® CRYSTAL and easy-graft® CLASSIC are good examples of successful prod- uctmaintenance.Itsspecialhandlingcontinuesto win over more and more supporters,enjoying nu- merous well-documented examples of long-term success. In contact with blood, the material will take only a few minutes to solidify into a porous bodythathasthesameshapeasthedefect,which will often render membrane cov- erage unnecessary. The differ- ence between easy-graft® CLAS- SICandeasy-graft® CRYSTALisin their chemical composition,mak- ing them suitable for different in- dications. “Classic” easy-graft® consistsmainlyofß-TCP.Itisfully resorbed by the body and re- placedbybone.Bycontrast,easy- graft® CRYSTAL is only partially resorbed. It consists of coated biphasic calcium phosphate (40% ß-TCP, 60% HA). The hydroxyapatite fraction remains inte- grated in the bone, ensuring sustained volume stability. Degradable Solutions AG Wagistrasse 23 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland dental@degradable.ch www.degradable.ch