Surfaces for dental implant systems
Xeal™ abutment surface and TiUltra™ implant surface. Nobel Biocare’s extensive expertise in anodization technology is applied to the full implant system, from abutment to apex.
Roughness, porosity, and surface chemistry are important factors for tissue integration. Surface chemistry plays an especially vital role in enhancing cell attachment.1-3
Tissue integration begins here. Soft tissue attachment contact with an abutment can act as a barrier that protects the underlying bone. This is the basis for long-term tissue health and stability.4-7
It is a smooth non-porous, nanostructured and anodized surface and possesses surface chemistry and topography that are specially designed to promote soft-tissue attachment.8,11
The distinctive golden color occurs naturally during the manufacturing process. The hue also presents a natural appearance in the transmucosal zone.11
Preserving the surface chemistry and hydrophilicity.1
The surface chemistry and hydrophilicity of Xeal and TiUltra surfaces are preserved with the protective layer. This ensures that every implant and abutment arrives in pristine condition – to you and to your patients.8,9
Ideal tissue integration isn’t just about surface roughness, it’s about how every surface reacts with the tissue around it. The TiUltra surface is ultra-hydrophilic, anodized, with a gradual change in topography, becoming moderately rough and porous towards the implant apex.1,12,13
At collar level, the TiUltra surface is non-porous and nanostructured. Its golden hue is a happy byproduct of the specific oxide thickness achieved during anodization.1
TiUltra implant surface applied in the collar region features surface chemistry and topography that are designed to promote early osseointegration and are designed to support bone stability.1,14
Successful clinical outcomes with TiUltra™ surface:
Emerging data
At Nobel Biocare, science is at the heart of everything we do. This white paper reveals groundbreaking insights from over 1,270 patients, 2,000 TiUltra implants, and 12 clinical studies.
Explore the predictability of TiUltra™ surface, the role of premium manufacturing on surface cleanliness, and innovations in handling complication.
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1. Milleret V, Lienemann PS, Gasser A, et al. Rational design and in vitro characterization of novel dental implant and abutment surfaces for balancing clinical and biological needs. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):15-24.
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2. Albrektsson T, Wennerberg A. On osseointegration in relation to implant surfaces. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):4-7.
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3. Nosswitz M, Teale M, Mathes S, et al. Evaluation of anodized surfaces designed for improved soft tissue integration. Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) 2019;1-7.
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4. Rompen E, Domken O, Degidi M, et al. The effect of material characteristics, of surface topography and of implant components and connections on soft tissue integration: a literature review. Clin Oral Implants Res 2006;17(Suppl 2):55-67.
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5. Alva H, Prasad KD, Prasad AD. Bioseal: The physiological and biological barrier for osseointegrated supported prosthesis. J Dent Implant 2013;3:148-152.
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6. Touati B, Rompen E, Van Dooren E. A new concept for optimizing soft tissue integration. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2005;17(10):711-715.
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7. Schupbach P, Glauser R. The defense architecture of the human periimplant mucosa: a histological study. J Prosthet Dent 2007;97(6 Suppl):S15-25.
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8. Susin C, Finger Stadler A, Fiorini T, et al. Safety and efficacy of a novel anodized abutment on soft tissue healing in Yucatan mini-pigs. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):34-43.
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9. Roffel S, Wu G, Nedeljkovic I, et al. Evaluation of a novel oral mucosa in vitro implantation model for analysis of molecular interactions with dental abutment surfaces. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):25-33.
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10. Hall J, Neilands J, Davies JR, et al. A randomized, controlled, clinical study on a new titanium oxide abutment surface for improved healing and soft tissue health. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):55-68.
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11. Nobel Biocare. Data on file.
12. Wennerberg A, Albrektsson T, Chrcanovic B. Long-term clinical outcome of implants with different surface modifications. Eur J Oral Implantol 2018;11(Suppl 1):S123-S136.
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13. Susin C, Finger Stadler A, Musskopf ML, et al. Safety and efficacy of a novel, gradually anodized dental implant surface: A study in Yucatan mini pigs. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):44-54.
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14. Milleret V, Lienemann PS, Bauer S, Ehrbar M. Quantitative in vitro comparison of the thrombogenicity of commercial dental implants. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):8-14.
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