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Microsurface |
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The "microsurface" of the implant refers to the topography and characteristics of the modified endosseous surface. Thommen implants all feature a sandblasted/acid-etched endosseous surface. This surface modification technology, which is now widely considered an industry standard, has been employed with Thommen Implant System since 1999, and with their predecessor since 1988. This represents over twenty years' experience with the sandblast/acid-etch protocol. | ||
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The clinical benefits of the sandblast/acid-etch protocol are very well documented: in short, it encourages more rapid osseointegration of the implant, and thus shortens the healing time for the patient. This means that the patient receives the final prosthesis, and therefore restoration of oral function and esthetics, faster. The sandblast/acid-etch technology, as used with Thommen implants, has undergone a number of evolutionary steps, as shown above. | ||
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Design process |
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Thommen Implant System components are all designed by Thommen Medical with the highest attention paid to safety, reliability and handling simplicity. Our Research & Development (R&D) team is fullye quipped with the latest 3D CAD design software systems and comprehensive in-house testing facilities. The central goal of our R&D department is to combine the input we receive from our advisors and the market with engineering innovation to create and introduce the ideal clinical solutions rapidly. | ||
Finite Element Analysis |
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Internal testing |
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Development partners |
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Thommen Medical also works closely with world-class organizations such as the Robert Mathys Foundation and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur, who offer extensive resources for materials research, design testing and evaluation. | ||
Material characteristics |
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Thommen Implant System components are manufactured using materials selected to provide an ideal combination of strength, stability and biocompatibility. |
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