Implant Systems
Nobel Biocare
Nobel Biocare is a dental implant manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland, with roots going back to Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark's research on osseointegration, the process by which titanium fuses with bone. Its predecessor company was founded in Sweden in 1981, and the business has operated in its current form since 2002. The company makes implant systems, digital planning tools and prosthetic components for everything from a single missing tooth to a full arch. Its best-known developments include the TiUnite and TiUltra implant surfaces and the All-on-4 treatment concept.
Use at the clinic
Nobel Biocare implants are used mainly for full-arch restorations, All-on-4 treatments and single implants in the smile zone. The reasons this system is chosen in the clinic are the brand's long clinical track record, its wide range of components and its digital planning tools. Together they allow the implant and the teeth that go on top of it to be planned within one system, from start to finish.
Strengths
A long clinical track record
The brand grew out of the Brånemark research that first described how titanium bonds with bone. Its implants have been used worldwide for decades and are backed by an extensive body of published clinical research.
Surfaces designed to support healing
The TiUnite and TiUltra surfaces are engineered to support the process of the implant integrating with your bone. The Xeal surface is designed with the health of the gum tissue around the implant in mind.
A complete system for full-arch treatment
Nobel Biocare developed the All-on-4 treatment concept. If you have lost all your teeth in one or both jaws, the implants, connectors and prosthetic teeth can all be planned within a single system.
Digital planning and custom-made teeth
The NobelProcera CAD/CAM platform allows crowns, bridges and full-arch prostheses to be designed digitally. This makes it easier to plan the implant position and your new teeth together, rather than separately.
Points to consider
Sits in the premium price segment
Nobel Biocare is positioned in the premium segment of the implant market. It is worth discussing this with your dentist when planning your treatment budget, as other well-established systems may suit some cases equally well.
Not automatically the right choice for every case
The right implant system depends on your bone, your general health and the overall treatment plan. No system is confirmed until you have had an examination and a 3D scan.
Future work should use original parts
If a screw or prosthetic part ever needs replacing, original Nobel Biocare components should be used. The system is widely available internationally, but it is still sensible to check that a dentist near your home works with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long do Nobel Biocare implants last?
- How long an implant lasts depends less on the brand and more on your oral hygiene, your general health and regular check-ups. With good daily care and routine dental visits, Nobel Biocare implants can serve you well for many years.
- When is a Nobel Biocare implant a good option?
- The system covers everything from a single missing tooth to full-arch treatment. In the clinic it is used most often in All-on-4 cases and for front teeth in the smile zone, but the final choice is always made after your examination and scan.
- Can my own dentist at home look after the implant afterwards?
- Yes. Nobel Biocare is used in many countries, so finding a local dentist for check-ups or a part replacement is usually straightforward. After treatment, you receive documentation with the details of the implants placed.
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