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Dental implants: why we place Straumann and Dentsply Sirona

Not all implants are equal. The practice has chosen two long-established manufacturers, Straumann and Dentsply Sirona, for their clinical track record, the quality of their surfaces and the lasting availability of their components.

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What sets implant systems apart

Illustration : implant dentaire et couronne
Implant, abutment and crown (illustration).

An implant is a screw made of titanium, or of a titanium alloy, placed in the bone; once the bone has healed around it (osseointegration), an abutment and a crown are fixed to it. Behind this apparent simplicity, several elements make the difference between systems.

  • The implant surface: its treatment (roughness, chemistry) determines the quality of the bone attachment.
  • The connection: the junction between implant and abutment must be stable and sealed to protect bone and gum.
  • Clinical documentation: published studies, over long periods, with known survival rates.
  • Traceability and continuity: being able to identify every implant placed and to find compatible original components years later.

Straumann

A Swiss company founded in 1954, Straumann is one of the oldest implant manufacturers. Its systems are documented by numerous clinical studies, some with follow-up of ten years and more. Its titanium-zirconium alloy implants (Roxolid) and its SLActive surface are designed for a wide range of situations, including thin bone or early loading.

Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona brings together long-standing systems such as the Astra Tech Implant System, Ankylos and Xive. The group cites a bibliography of more than two thousand articles published in peer-reviewed journals, and ten years of documented follow-up for the OsseoSpeed surface. Its conical connection and the design of the implant neck aim at the stability of the bone around the upper part of the implant.

Why two manufacturers

Having two reference systems makes it possible to choose, for each situation, the suitable implant design, diameter and connection, without compromise. The choice is made by the surgeon at the planning stage, from three-dimensional imaging and the prosthetic project.

What you receive

  • An implant passport: the brand, reference and batch number of every implant placed, to be kept.
  • Original prosthetic components: abutments and screws from the manufacturer, compatible with your implant for any future work.
  • Follow-up: checks of the gum and bone around the implant at regular visits, because an implant is maintained like a tooth.

What matters at least as much as the brand

The quality of an implant is not everything. Healthy gums, periodontitis treated before placement, good hygiene, stopping smoking, precise planning and a restoration that is easy to clean weigh as much as the choice of manufacturer in the lifespan of an implant. This is the whole we strive to bring together.

At the practice

Implants are placed by Docteur Michaël Arroche and Docteur Victor Hazout, most often with a surgical guide made from three-dimensional imaging and the optical impression. Docteur Hazout’s website implants-parodontie.com covers implant and periodontal surgery in more depth.

Sources

To go further on periodontics and implant surgery: Docteur Victor Hazout’s website.

Related care

Implant dentaire dans l'os (animation)Implantology Intervention au bloc chirurgicalOral surgery

Further reading

Après deux implants et fines facettes en céramique (patient du cabinet, accord écrit)Missing tooth: bonded bridge, regular bridge or implant?A missing tooth is not always replaced the same way. Three fixed options exist; the choice depends first on the neighbouring teeth, on the available bone and on your situation. Empreinte optique : la praticienne montre à la patiente son modèle 3D sur l'écran du scanner intra-oralDigital impressions: the 3Shape TRIOS scanner in practiceAt the practice, impressions are taken with a 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, without paste or trays. Here is how it works and what it brings to your care. Modélisation 3D d'une grille en titane au maxillaireCustom titanium mesh or titanium-reinforced PTFE membrane?When bone is lacking to place an implant, it has to be rebuilt. Two devices hold the grafted volume in place during healing: the custom-made titanium mesh and the titanium-reinforced PTFE membrane. The choice depends on the shape and extent of the defect. Couronne sur implant transvissée (vis accessible par un puits) et couronne scellée (ciment entre pilier et couronne) (illustration)Implant crown: cemented or screw-retained, which one?Once the implant has integrated with the bone, the crown can be fixed in two ways: cemented onto an abutment, or screwed directly into the implant. At the practice, the screw-retained restoration is the rule; here is why.