Dental Implant Surface Treatments: What You Need to Know
September 17, 2021
Xeal™ and TiUltra™
Welcome to the Mucointegration™ era. Surface chemistry cells can’t resist.
Synergy of surfaces
Introducing Xeal and TiUltra – two breakthrough surfaces derived from our decades of applied anodization expertise. From abutment to implant apex, we have reimagined surface chemistry and topography to optimize tissue integration at every level.
Surface chemistry and topography that are specially designed to promote soft tissue attachment.1,8
Surface chemistry to enhance cell attachment.1,8
On1™ concept
Preserve the soft tissue attachment without compromising flexibility.
Multi-unit Abutment
Key to the original All-on-4® treatment concept.
Surface technologies
Roughness, porosity and surface chemistry are important factors for tissue integration. Especially surface chemistry plays a vital role in enhancing cell attachment.9-11
TiUltra – More than roughness
Ideal tissue integration isn’t just about surface roughness, it’s about how every surface reacts with the tissue around it. TiUltra is an ultra-hydrophilic, multizone, anodized implant surface with a gradual topography from collar to apex.9,12,13
TiUltra features a gradual change in topography, becoming moderately rough and porous towards the implant apex.9
Minimally rough collar
At collar level, the TiUltra surface is minimally rough, non-porous and nanostructured. Its golden hue is a happy byproduct of the specific oxide thickness achieved during anodization.9
Collar designed for bone stability
TiUltra applied in the collar region features surface chemistry and topography that promote early osseointegration and are designed to support bone stability.9,14
Pristine surface
The surface chemistry and hydrophilicity of both Xeal and TiUltra is preserved with the Protective Layer. This ensures that every implant and abutment arrives in pristine condition – to you and to your patients.8,9
NobelActive®
An implant like no other.
NobelParallel™ CC
A simply straightforward implant system.
NobelReplace® CC
Proven performance, enhanced esthetics.
Introducing Xeal and TiUltra
Surface chemistry cells can’t resist.
7 scientific papers, breakthrough results
Find the latest scientific papers about surface technology, pristine surface and the Mucointegration™ solution in this CIDRR supplement. It discusses implant and abutment surface innovations that aim to improve bone and soft-issue health adjacent to dental implants.
Questions about Xeal or TiUltra?
If you would like additional information, more details, or have specific questions about the two new breakthrough surfaces, click the link below.
Xeal and TiUltra brochure
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Immediate placement and provisionalization with fully digital workflowClinician: Dr. Giacomo Fabbri
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Restoration of a missing lateral incisorClinician: Dr. Tidu Mankoo
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Immediate provisionalization of a central incisorClinician: Dr. Arturo Llobell
References
See Instructions For Use for full prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions.
- 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.
Read online - 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.
Read online - 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.
Read online - 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.
Read on PubMed - Alva H, Prasad KD, Prasad AD. Bioseal: The physiological and biological barrier for osseointegrated supported prosthesis. J Dent Implant 2013;3:148-152.
Read online - Touati B, Rompen E, Van Dooren E. A new concept for optimizing soft tissue integration. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2005;17(10):711-715.
Read on PubMed - Schupbach P, Glauser R. The defense architecture of the human periimplant mucosa: a histological study. J Prosthet Dent 2007;97(6 Suppl):S15-25.
Read on PubMed - Nobel Biocare. Data on file.
- 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.
Read online - Albrektsson T, Wennerberg A. On osseointegration in relation to implant surfaces. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019;21(Suppl 1):4-7.
Read online - 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.
Read online - 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.
Read on PubMed - 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.
Read online - 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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