The MDI mini dental implant system is minimally invasive and immediately stabilizes loose dentures using a 90-minute patented protocol, often completed without a flap and frequently using the patient's existing denture. MDI mini dental implants are designed for stability in soft and dense bone, which is essential for immediate loading. Attachment designs are available for custom retention, with 3 retention options as well as attachment designs that forgive up to 30° divergence between 2 implants with no need for an angle correction inventory. These mini dental implants are available in diameters of 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, and 2.9 mm at lengths of 10, 13, 15, and 18 mm. In addition, 3M ESPE offers affordable one-day MDI certification seminars led by experienced clinicians. For more information, call (800) 634-2249 or visit the Web site 
Regardless of the implant system you use in your practice, Atlantis is the leading cement-retained solution for implant restorations. Available in titanium, gold-shaded titanium, and 4 shades of zirconia for true flexibility—and backed by more than 10 years of clinical use and the most comprehensive warranty on the market—Atlantis continues to set the standard in the area of CAD/CAM implant dentistry. Incorporating it into your implant practice brings simplicity and flexibility, eliminates the need for inventory management of stock components, and requires no investment in hardware or software. Anatomically optimal emergence profile supports outstanding function and aesthetics. Margins can be designed at an ideal level for safe and easy cement removal. It eliminates the time needed for inventory management and chairside modification. It is a simple restorative procedure—just take an implant-level impression and send it to your dental laboratory. For more information, call (800) 531-3481 or visit 
The Laser-Lok 3.0 is the first 2-piece, 3-mm dental implant incorporating Laser-Lok technology to create a biologic seal around the implant collar and maintain crestal bone. Designed specifically for limited spaces in the aesthetic zone, the Laser-Lok 3.0 dental implant is stronger than competitors' 3-mm implants and comes with a broad array of prosthetic options, making it the perfect choice for high-profile cases. For more information, call (205) 967-7880 or visit the Web site 
Osseointegration, primary stability, and restorative flexibility come together in an inspiring design—the PREVAIL Platform Switching Feature to the NanoTite Tapered Implant, which is designed to provide for crestal bone preservation around the implant. The implant features (1) a NanoTite surface, which preclinical studies demonstrate an improved rate and extent of osseointegration due to the discrete crystalline deposition of nanocale calcium phosphate; (2) an innovative tapered design—thread angle, depth, and pitch produce an anchoring "bite in bone" response at the time of implant placement to achieve initial mechanical implant stability; and (3) built-in platform switching, which means moving the Implant Abutment Junction in from the implant shoulder. This limits the reformation of biologic width and allows for crestal bone preservation around the implant. For more information, call (800) 342-5454 or visit the Web site 
The resiliently soft Tuf-Link Silicone material provides a cushioned interface between the hard denture base and soft gum tissue, providing the highest level of comfort to your patients. Tuf-Link creates a perfect fit every time. A recent study performed by the NYU Department of Implant Dentistry reported 100% patient satisfaction with Atlas denture comfort. Atlas implants are easy to use since they have no housings, no o-rings, and no adhesives. They are easy to learn to use, with a half-day hands-on workshop, and easy to implement. A start-up kit is included with registration. Even if you are new to implantology, Dentatus makes it easy to get started with a half-day hands-on workshop. All the materials for your first case are included in the registration fee, and the course will pay for itself once you perform your first case. For more information, call (800) 323-3136 or visit 
Compartis ISUS Bars and Bridges are CAD/CAM-designed, high-precision suprastructures fabricated from a single block of titanium or cobalt chrome. They are available in (1) traditional bars or (2) fixed hybrid bars and bridges, and they fit more than 200 implant systems. What this means is a fully passive accurate fit—the first time. Gone are the days of broken bars, soldered adjustments, unhappy patients, and wasted chair time. Compartis ISUS CAD/CAM Bars and Bridges provide strength, flexibility of design, and customized accuracy to meet patients' exacting needs. They will appreciate the confidence of a stable, passive-fitting comfortable prosthetic and the long-term clinical success of their treatment plan. The design capability of ISUS Bars and Bridges covers same-arch suprastructure cases for up to 8 implant placements and 12 tooth units. For more information, call (800) 243-1942 or visit 
It's time to measure hard- and soft-tissue response in gains, not losses. The ANKYLOS Implant System makes it possible with 3 fundamental differences: (1) The unique ANKYLOS conical connection eliminates micromovement between the implant and abutment. Connection stability fosters tissue stability; (2) Nowhere is tissue response more important than in the anterior aesthetic zone, where a gain in interdental papilla height contributes to natural-looking outcomes; (3) Progressive thinking versus progressive bone loss. The implants set a new standard in hard- and soft-tissue stability and are clinically proven to provide long-lasting aesthetic outcomes. Where ANKYLOS goes, hard and soft tissue follows. For more information, call (800) 662-1202 or visit 
The new ETIII SA Implant features a sand-blasted, acid-etched surface that creates an ideal surface morphology and roughness for optimal biological response. In fact, early osteoblast cell response and bone healing with the ETIII SA Implants is 20% faster than Resorbable Blast Media (RBM) implants. In addition to shortened healing time, the unique surface texture improves secondary attachment strength with increased mechanical stability and bone-to-implant contact. The helix cutting edge and corkscrew thread design facilitates powerful self-threading that remains centered and provides improved initial stability at fresh extraction sites. The ETIII SA Implant System includes a full line of premounted and no-mount fixtures with both standard and mini connections. For more information, call (888) 678-0001 or visit 
You can treat almost any clinical situation at less than half the cost with Legacy2 implants. Available in 3.7-, 4.2-, 4.7-, 5.7-, and 7-mm diameters with 5 lengths and 2 surface options, it offers an incredible selection. Each Legacy2 implant is packaged with a cover screw, extender, and a carrier that can be used as an implant-level transfer and a titanium temporary abutment for maximum value. Legacy2 features a profession-standard internal hex connection and a tapered body with spiral threads plus 3 self-tapping grooves. The body shape facilitates soft bone expansion for increased stability. Quadruple-lead microthreads at the coronal aspect of the implant help reduce stress and, combined with double-lead spiral threads over the remainder of the implant, increase insertion speed. For more information, call (888) 649-6425 or visit 
Mini Drive-Lock, a one-piece, small-diameter implant, is ideal for long-term denture stabilization or fixed prosthetics. Patented Cement-Over Abutments, available in 6 configurations, simply fit over the o-ball assembly and convert the implant from removable to fixed or orthodontic treatment options. The system's unique Drive-Lock instrument reduces delivery and placement to one fluid motion. For more information, call (877) 330-0338 or visit Written by Dentistry Today Wednesday, 01 June 2011 19:12
The Rescue implant is a super wide bone level implant, providing the most effective technology for immediate molar placement. It is characterized by wide diameters of 6-, 6.5-, 7-, 7.5-, and 8-mm and lengths from 5 to 13 mm. The design provides abundant implant to bone surface area osseointegration. Due to the design, immediate placement eliminates delay because of prior bone grafting and healing. It incorporates a 0.8° pitched thread that provides maximum contact for effective osseointegration. It features a Super RBM surface to the top of the implant, platform switching, an Internal Trip-Connection to provide antirotation, and a proven concept of Morse Taper & Conical Seal, allowing for extremely high occlusal and lateral forces. For more information, call (866) 277-5662.