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Straumann® CARES® Milling Solutions with Peter Hatzipanagiotis
Straumann met with Peter and Betty at Restorative Prosthetics this week to reflect on 10 years of Straumann® CARES® digital solutions. An original Straumann® CARES® Laboratory. “Restorative Prosthetics Implant Centre is a name which clinicians have trusted for over 25 years. We have achieved a reputation for manufacturing dental restorations which are of the highest quality. Within this time we have seen dramatic changes to the methods of which dental implant restorations are being manufactured within our industry, namely due to the introduction of CAD/CAM technology.”
Straumann® 2.9mm Small Diameter Implant with Dr Steve Soukoulis Specialist Periodontist
Patient with placement to the 12 site was a young girl with high aesthetic concerns and a moderately high smile line. Patient had been receiving orthodontic treatment for approximately 18 months. Consultation with patients Orthodontist who was struggling to achieve ideal implant site dimensions for placement of a 3.3 – 3.5mm Implant.
It was questioned whether it would be possible to place an Implant given current teeth position. On clinical examination it was noted that there was a significant buccal deficiency with only 5-6mm at the crest and 5mm at the apex for placement of an Implant.
Straumann® Novaloc with Dr Robert Henderson
Straumann® Novaloc® with innovative car¬bon-based abutment coating (ADLC1) offers excellent wear resistance. Together with its durable PEEK matrices, the Novaloc® Retentive System provides a unique and long-lasting attachment per¬formance.”
63yr old female patient presented after consulting a clinical dental technician to replace her existing F/F with implant support. After examination and appropriate radiographs were taken, we discussed implant supported upper and lower overdentures with 4 implants in the maxilla and 2 in the mandible.