Astra Tech, manufacturer of the Atlantis patient-specific abutment, recently expanded options to include Dentsply Friadent’s XiVE and Frialit implants and Straumann’s Standard/Standard Plus (Wide Neck) implants for North American customers. These introductions are the latest in a series of Atlantis abutments being developed for new implant interfaces, further securing Astra Tech’s position in providing patient-specific abutments for all major systems.
Dentsply Friadent is the latest manufacturer to be added to the rapidly expanding Atlantis patientspecific abutment assortment, while Atlantis abutments are already available for major implant systems, such as Astra Tech, Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Biomet 3i and Zimmer Dental.
Astra Tech is considered a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for dental implant therapy, and the company plans to introduce additional interfaces and material choices for the Atlantis patient-specific solution in 2010.
Atlantis abutments are designed and fabricated using Atlantis VAD (Virtual Abutment Design) software, a patented process that combines state-of-the-art 3D optical scanning, advanced software and manufacturing methods to deliver patient-specific abutments that eliminates the need for hand modification.
Atlantis abutments help to expand the possibilities for cement-retained implant restorations and are available for all major implant systems and in titanium, gold-shaded titanium and two shades of zirconia.
Astra Tech AB, a company in the Astra Zeneca group, is a global leader in dental, surgical and urological products, services and support. An innovation-driven company since the start in 1948, Astra Tech has continually developed market-leading solutions to meet health care needs based on user and medical community input. Ongoing research and development is aimed at finding new ways to support caregivers and improve quality of life for patients worldwide.
Astra Tech headquarters are located in Mölndal, Sweden, with production facilities in Sweden and North America. The company is represented globally by 16 subsidiaries and selected local distribution partners. Astra Tech has 2,200 employees worldwide, and the revenue in 2009 was SEK 3.9 billion. The company invests 5 per cent of its revenues annually in research.
Atlantis and Atlantis VAD are trademarks of Astra Tech. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
More information, including the complete Atlantis compatibility chart, is available from Astra Tech.
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