Introduction
Surface Technologies
The 3i T3® Implant Family
Fine micron features
on the implant collar
(1 - 3 microns) via dual
acid-etching (DAE)
The 3i T3 Implant represents the most recent advanced dental implant
surface technology since the introduction of the NanoTite™Implant in
2007. This latest surface technology is designed to deliver aesthetic
results through tissue preservation.
A contemporary hybrid surface is provided by complex multi-surface
topography. In preclinical studies*, the 3i T3 with DCD® Surface
demonstrated increased integration strength throughout the healing
phase as compared to less complex surface topographies.1
Coarse micron feature:
(10+ microns) via resorbable
calcium phosphate media blast
Fine micron feature:
(1 - 3 microns) via dual
acid-etching (DAE) on top
of the blasted surface
Option for nano-scale features along the full
length of the implant.
Osseointegration is achieved with initial bone-to-implant contact, a
major contributor to the implant’s stability.2 The specifications of the
3i T3 Implant and surgical instrumentation are held to rigorous
tolerances to provide a closely integrated implant-to-osteotomy fit,
creating a dental implant system designed for primary stability.
The seal integrity is provided by a stable, tight implant/abutment
interface that can minimize abutment micromotion and reduce the
potential for microleakage.3 The seal strength is designed to reduce
microleakage through exacting interface tolerances and maximized
clamping forces.
The
Gold-Tite® Screw increases implant/abutment
clamping force by 113% as compared to a non-coated screw with the
Certain® Implant.4 The patented Gold-Tite Surface lubrication allows the
screw to rotate further, increasing clamping force and maximizing
abutment stability.5 Implants with integrated platform switching medialize
the implant/abutment junction (IAJ) inward, creating a biologic width
between connective tissue and the IAJ, helping to maintain bone levels.6
1. Davies JE†, Ajami E, Moineddin R, et al. The role of different scale ranges of surface implant topography on the stability of the bone/implant interface.
Biomaterials 2013;34(14):3535-3546. Epub 2013 Feb 14.
2. Meredith N. Assessment of implant stability as a prognostic determinant. Int J Prosthodont. 1998 Sep-Oct;11(5):491-501.
3. Gubbi P†, Suttin Z†, Towse R†. Microgap analysis at the implant-abutment interface of various dental implant systems. Poster Presentation (P-98): Academy of
Osseointegration 28th Annual Meeting, March 2013, Tampa, Florida, USA.
4. Suttin Z††, Towse R††. Effect of abutment screw design on implant system seal performance. Presented at the European Association for Osseointegration, 20th
Annual Scientific Meeting; October 2012; Copenhagen, Denmark. http://biomet3i.com/Pdf/Posters/P-450_Effect_of_Screw_Design_on_Implant_Seal.pdf
5. Byrne D, Jacobs S, O’Connell B, Houston F, Claffey N. Preloads generated with repeated tightening in three types of screws used in dental implant assemblies.
J. Prosthodont. 2006 May–Jun;15(3):164-171.
6. Lazzara R†, Porter SS. Platform switching: A new concept in implant dentistry for controlling post-restorative crestal bone levels. Int J Perio Rest Dent.
2006;26:9-17.
† JE Davies and R. Lazzara have financial relationships with BIOMET 3i LLC resulting from speaking engagements, consulting engagements and other retained
services.
†† Mr. Gubbi, Mr. Suttin and Mr. Towse contributed to the above research while employed by BIOMET 3i.
*Pre-clinical studies are not necessarily indicative of clinical results.
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