Dental News - Atlantis patient-specific abutment now available for NobelActive implants

Fred Michmershuizen, DTA

Wed. 3 February 2010

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NEW YORK, USA: Astra Tech, a provider of comprehensive solutions for dental implant therapy based in Waltham, MA, USA, recently announced the expansion of its Atlantis Abutment options to include the NobelActive NP 3.5 and RP 4.3, 5.0 implants for North American customers.

The company provides patient-specific abutments in a choice of four material options, including titanium, gold-shaded titanium, white zirconia and shaded zirconia.

“Providing Atlantis Abutments for NobelActive implants further secures Astra Tech’s leadership position in providing patient-specific abutments for all major implant systems,” the companny said in a press release announcing the expansion. “This introduction is the latest in a series of Atlantis Abutments being developed for new implant interfaces, such as the Straumann Bone Level implants. Astra Tech plans to introduce additional interfaces and material choices for the Atlantis patient-specific solution in 2010.”

According to the company, 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, the company said.

Astra Tech AB, a company in the AstraZeneca group, develops, manufactures and markets dental implants and advanced disposable products for use within healthcare. The company develops products that enhance treatment results, simplify work for healthcare professionals and help cut healthcare costs. In 2007, Astra Tech acquired the U.S. company Atlantis Components. The acquisition gave Astra Tech access to the latest CAD/CAM technology for patient-specific abutments.

Astra Tech’s headquarters and production facilities are located in Mölndal, near Gothenburg, Sweden. The company operates globally through 16 subsidiaries as well as additional distribution partners. In North America, it is represented by Astra Tech Inc., 590 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA 02451.

Atlantis and Atlantis VAD are trademarks of Astra Tech. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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