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Different Brands of Dental Implants

Restorative Dentistry

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There is no argument that dental implants have become a very popular and remarkable innovation within dentistry. They are design to replace damaged to lost teeth due to severe decay or disease. Dental implants can now be used to replace multiple teeth with a natural looking and fully functional prosthetic. 

There are many advantages in choosing dental implants which include:

  • A natural and attractive smile 
  • Improve confidence 
  • Discretion 
  • Durability 
  • Strength 

With so many dental practices offering the service for dental implants you need to understand that it is not just the service that sets one dental practice apart from another. Not all dental implant providers are the same and this can make choosing the right implant for you quite a difficult journey. 

Patients should not have to gamble their money or their smile, we like all our patients to be armed with all the facts along with as much professional advice as possible before making the decision to get a dentist implant. So, our team at The Neem Tree have put together this short guide on how to choose the right implant brand for you. 

Quick Read: 

  • There are more than 150 companies that produce dental implant components
  • There are 5 brands that are the most established and well known implant companies in the UK dental industry which include: Sraumann and Nobel Biocare.
  • All 5 companies have been in business for more than 30 years
  • Additionally, the implants they produce are popular as well as accessible worldwide, so if the need occurs, it is easy for dentists to obtain replacement parts. 

Different dental Implants are designed for different conditions 

The key difference between the products that these popular manufactures produce is that they are all manufactured to be best suited for particular clinical conditions. There are certain types of implants that can be fitted immediately while there are others that need time to bond with the bone. 

There are some implants that are designed to have a narrow diameter, for specific cases where both space and bone is limited while there are others that are shorter and wider, ideal for inserting near the sinus cavities where the bone is typically thinner in that area. 

Review of popular dental implant systems

We have chosen the 5 more popular and reputable dental implant companies on the market today. One of these is likely to be the one chosen for your implant and will be one to provide you with a beautiful smile that you can be proud of and show off for many years to come. 

Straumann

Straumann is a Swiss company that develops dental implants, instruments and biomaterials for all types of dental procedures, predominantly, dental implants. Straumann is an excellent choice for all smile replacements and is widely accepted as one of the best choices in the dental industry for dental implants. It offers a mixture of excellent results with a great price point. 

The one thing that sets Straumann apart from its competitors in the dental market is their technological breakthroughs and their innovative solutions that have been supported with a lot of long term scientific evidence.

Straumann is also unique in being the only leading company within the dental industry that offers a complete range of solutions including, restorative, regenerative and surgical products. 

Straumann products and components are renowned for being of the highest quality, offering long-term reliability and safety of its products. They are also considered to be a global leader for implant technology and continue to produce implants for patients that are more comfortable, simple to install yet very highly durable. 

Nobel Biocare (Danaher)

Founded in 2002, Nobel Biocare is known for being the number one choice for dental implants. This company focuses on manufacturing implants and products related to implant placement such as restorative implants including crowns and bridges. This company also sells scanners and software popularly used for designing prosthetics for patients. 

Nobel Biocare has been a consistent leading choice for dental implants, instrument kits and final abutments. They create innovative dental implant technologies that provide patients with comfortable and long lasting solutions for teeth replacement. 

Zimmer Biomet 

Zimmer biomet is responsible for designing, developing, marketing and manufacturing orthopedic products. Zimmer Biomet has been producing dental implants for more than two decades. They also produce dental regenerative materials that include membranes, cone graft substitutes and collagen wound care as well as dental instruments and tools. They continue to be a driving force for dental restorations however, since 2016, they have been more focused on the sport injury industry. They are best known for their implants that restore smiles for those who have experienced significant trauma to the jawbone. 

Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona is an American manufacturer of dental consumables and dental equipment and is next on the list of top producers of dental implants. They offer a comprehensive line of premium dental implants. Surgical instruments and other restorative solutions. 

Dentsply both designs and manufactures specialty products including laboratory products relating to dental supplies. They produce prophylaxis used in tooth polishers and gum disease prevention as well as anesthetics. Dentsply also designs and makes artificial teeth. 

BioHorizons 

BioHorizins’ dental implants feature a higher price point than their competitors on this list. This unfortunately makes them less attractive compared to other available and more cost effective solutions on the market however, their products are made of premium material and are considered a valued implant brand. 

BioHorizons is renowned for producing high-quality and innovative products based on in-depth scientific research. These include implant solutions as well as regenerative materials for bone grafting. 

Bicon 

Last on our list is Bicon, they are a US based dental implant company that are known for their speciality implants. Their simple, user-friendly, cost effective implants are what have earned them a loyal customer base. Clinical studies have also shown that Bicon implants are reliable and perform better than other implants and have a reputation of generating positive outcomes for patients.

The top feature of Bicon’s dental implant procuts is the simplicity of design. Its known to be simple yet highly effective. Their dental implants have become an excellent choice for dentists and patients as their tapered design allows for a secured fit of the implant while allowing some patients to avoid having to opt for a bone graft. 

Summary

The manufacturers listed above are amongst the most reliable and highly recommended available today. Dental implants are one of the best solutions for patients who are looking to regenerate their smile by replacing missing teeth. Not all implants are made the same or made from the same materials. Though quality of the implant is absolutely crucial, the choice of who places the implant is just as essential. 

Choosing the best dental implant system 

It is very difficult to determine which system is the best system available today. But depending on your individual condition/ circumstance and the help of a qualified dentist, you will be able to choose the one that is best suited for you. The companies mentioned in the blog post are all reputable companies that are all backed by extensive research and are guaranteed. The only difference to you will be to ensure that your dentist chooses the right implant for your needs. They should be able to use all the technology available today to plan and place your dental implant accordingly. 

The Neem Tree in Esher and Wandsworth are leading dentists in fitting dental implants and we are proud to be the premier choice in both locations. We deliver exceptional results. If you are interested in dental implants for completing your smile, the first step is to get in touch by calling our office today.

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