Edited by Dentaltown Staff
IRVINE, Calif., — During the first day of the 2019 Glidewell Dental Symposium, Glidewell unveiled the Zeramex XT implant as the newest addition to its line of implant products and services. The two-piece ceramic implant is engineered to help clinicians provide lifelike aesthetics for cases in the anterior or with thin tissue biotypes.
The implant is 100% metal-free, biocompatible and offers a degree of restorative flexibility compared to single-piece ceramic implants.
“The addition of Zeramex XT to our implant portfolio is part of our ongoing efforts to help dentists meet the varying needs of their patients,” explained Greg Minzenmayer, chief operating officer at Glidewell Dental. “The implant is a great, metal-free alternative for cases with high-aesthetic demands, and we consider it yet another simple, accessible solution for expanding implant services in the general practice.”
Zirconia implants are not only advantageous from an esthetic viewpoint but are also very hygienic, demonstrating a low affinity for plaque adhesion. The Zeramex XT Implant includes a platform-switched internal connection that supports an expanded range of restorative protocols. The implant also features a beveled platform that eases the placement of prosthetic components, a “Bolt-In Tube” connection that minimizes the transmission of forces to the implant, four interlocks that provide anti-rotation protection, and a high-performance Vicarbo screw manufactured from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. The root-shaped design of the implant helps achieve high primary stability, while its hydrophilic-treated Zerafil surface supports outstanding osseointegration.
The implant is available in 4.2 mm and 5.5 mm diameters, and the system includes an array of prosthetic components to support a full range of temporary and permanent restorative protocols.
To learn more about Zeramex XT Implants, visit glidewelldirect.com.