Leveraging ATLANTIS patient-specific CAD/CAM solutions for your implant-supported restorations

The continued advancements in technology and product design further reinforce the simplicity and effectiveness of implant-supported restorative therapy. An excellent example of this is the ATLANTIS™ brand of patient-specific, CAD/CAM solutions, which includes cement-retained and single-tooth, screw-retained abutments, as well as the latest ATLANTIS ISUS suprastructures, including bars, hybrids and bridges for fixed and removable implant-supported prostheses for partially- and fully-edentulous patients.

Available for all major implant systems, ATLANTIS abutments are designed and produced for the specific edentulous spaces in relation to the surrounding teeth and soft tissue, taking biology, anatomy and engineering principles into consideration. Unlike traditional pre-fabricated abutments that are circular in shape, the unique anatomical shape and emergence profile of ATLANTIS Abutments for cement-retained restorations help to promote long-term soft-tissue management and provide optimal support and retention of the final restoration, the company says.

In addition, for cases where the implant is placed deeper subgingivally, an ideal margin height can be customized and individually designed and manufactured for easy and safe removal of excess cement. ATLANTIS Abutments are available in titanium, gold-shaded titanium and four shades of zirconia for full versatility to meet all clinical preferences and patient-specific demands for function and esthetics.

For single-tooth restorations, where the flexibility of a retrievable solution is desired, an ATLANTIS Crown Abutment is available in five different shades of zirconia, including a translucent option in white.

All ATLANTIS abutments are supported by the ATLANTIS Abutment Bio-Design Matrix™, which consists of four key features (ATLANTIS VAD™, Natural Shape™, Soft-tissue Adapt™ and Custom Connect™) that work together to support soft-tissue management for ideal functional and esthetic results. Incorporating ATLANTIS abutments also helps to eliminate the need for inventory management of stock components and simplify the procedure for implant-supported restorations, the company says.

With DENTSPLY Implants’ recent introduction of ATLANTIS ISUS suprastructures, the ATLANTIS portfolio is further expanded to also include a full range of bar, hybrid and bridge suprastructures for all major implant systems. ATLANTIS ISUS suprastructures are produced using the latest developments in CAD/CAM technologies and supported by computer-based industrial and medical device expertise. Unlike cast suprastructures, ATLANTIS ISUS suprastructures are milled from a choice of solid blocks of titanium or cobalt-chrome, eliminating the potential for a porous material, according to DENTSPLY.

Moreover, milling strategies have been optimized to ensure a precise, tension-free fit. ATLANTIS ISUS offers freedom and flexibility for restoring partially- and fully-edentulous arches and can be designed for attachment to two or more implants at the implant and/or abutment level*. Using a wide range of attachment components, both fixed and removable prostheses options are available.

Whether it is an abutment or a suprastructure solution needed, incorporating ATLANTIS can be easy for both the clinician and the dental laboratory. All a clinician needs to do is to take an implant-level impression and send it to his or her laboratory of choice with a request for ATLANTIS. In addition to its simplicity, an ATLANTIS solution is often more cost-effective than a technician-cast or a custom-milled abutment.

For the laboratory, ATLANTIS can also be cost-effective because there is no need for investment in materials, hardware or software, something that is often a requirement of other CAD/CAM systems. For added peace of mind, all ATLANTIS solutions are also back by competitive warranty terms**.

For more information about ATLANTIS solutions, visit www.dentsplyimplants.com or contact your local DENTSPLY Implants representative.

* Implant-level placement is not recommended on ASTRA TECH Implant System™ and contraindicated on ANKYLOS®. Available on abutment-level only in North America.

** Subject to full terms and conditions.