Dental News - Implant Direct adds hydroxyapatite version for Legacy2 implant

Fred Michmershuizen, DTA

Wed. 16 June 2010

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CALABASAS HILLS/NEW YORK, USA: — Implant Direct International recently expanded its implant line. The Legacy2 implant line has just doubled its offerings by adding a hydroxyapatite (HA) version for each. According to the company, Legacy2 implants now not only deliver a surface option clinically proven to promote osseointegration but also continue to cost 56 per cent less than comparable systems.

This HA surface begins 2.0mmL below the implant platform to optimize osseointegration activity within trabecular bone, the company said. The bio-active HA stimulates the natural processes to increase the rate of osteoblast attachment to the titanium. Furthermore, the Legacy2 HA coating is applied to a soluble blast media surface to ensure proper adhesion to the implant.

The Legacy2 design features a tapered body with spiral threads and three self-tapping grooves. The body shape facilitates soft bone expansion for increased stability while the spacing of the spiral threads is varied to reduce both stress in the critical crestal bone region and the number of turns required to seat each implant. Available in 3.7mm, 4.2mm, 4.7mm and 5.7mm diameters with five lengths ranging from 8mm to 16mm, there is a Legacy2 implant for most clinical situations.

Each Legacy2 implant is packaged with a cover screw, extender and a carrier that can be used as an implant-level transfer and a titanium temporary abutment. This inclusive packaging provides dentists with ease of use and extraordinary value.

Implant Direct International was founded in 2004 by Dr Gerald Niznick, who revolutionized the implant industry with his Screw-Vent design. Implant Direct strives to continue that tradition of innovation through its commitment to providing dentists with high quality implant products at a market-appropriate price.

The company releases numerous new product lines and line extensions each year, while also continually improving its existing product designs, manufacturing processes and online store.

More information regarding about Legacy2 implants and the clinical success of HA-coated implants and other products is available from Implant Direct International.

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