by Alex Rugh, CDT | Dec 19, 2019 | Implants
One of the most common questions we get about implant restorations is the difference between engaging and non-engaging abutments and why we would use one over the other. Watch the Video Implant Interface Shapes Almost every modern implant has what we call an...
by Alex Rugh, CDT | Dec 12, 2019 | Implants
UCLA abutments are stock parts and are made of a gold/palladium alloy interface with a plastic chimney. They can be used to make traditional screw-retained PFM (porcelain fused to metal) or FCG (full cast gold) crowns as well as custom abutments. Even though they are...
by Alex Rugh, CDT | Dec 12, 2019 | Implants
The Temporary Snap Abutment from Nobel Biocare™ is a newer product for conical connection implants. In this post, we explain the differences between the new snap abutment and a traditional temporary abutment. The Nobel Temporary Snap Abutment. The Nobel Temporary Snap...
by Alex Rugh, CDT | Oct 24, 2019 | Implants
In this article, we introduce you to the completely new BLX Dental Implant System from Straumann, which features a new connection that is unique from any of their previous offerings. Watch the Video TorcFit™ Connection The new connection of the BLX system is called...
by Alex Rugh, CDT | Oct 23, 2019 | Implants
This implant is a new addition to the PURE ceramic implant line that was first introduced in 2014. Previously the PURE line only consisted of the monotype style implants. The Pure monotype implant is a solid one-piece system that consists of both the implant body and...
by Alex Rugh, CDT | Oct 22, 2019 | Implants
A question I get often is if it’s OK to use a Straumann impression coping without the snap on cap. And for reference, each closed tray impression coping from Straumann comes with two of these little caps that snap on to the top of the impression coping. Watch the...
