an indicator of inflammation
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The graph shows aMMP-8 values retrieved from the peri-implant sulcus fluid of both, titanium abutments (Ti) and zirconium-nitride coated abutments (ZrN) at different time points after the prosthetic restoration. An explicit proof that the inflammation with ZrN-coated abutments is much lower than with Ti abutments.
GENERAL INFO
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aMMP-8 (ng/mL)
GENERAL INFO
MMP8 values
20 15 10 5 0
Vickers strength values
Ti (6 wk)
ZrN Ti (6 wk) (6 mo)
ZrN Ti ZrN (6 mo) (12 mo) (12 mo)
3000
DESS LOC
Vickers hardness level
2800 2400 2000
1000
1.100
Anodized
Titanium Nitride
Zirconium Nitride
DESS LOCÂŽ
The DESS LOC external design assures full compatibility with the abutments traditionally used for such solutions. This means DESS LOC abutments can be used in old restorations without any problems. In addition to the already known advantages of the traditional components, DESS has added some improvements that makes DESS LOC the better solution for such restorations. These improvements come mainly from the exclusive coating of Zirconia Nitride (ZrN*), a fully biocompatible material which increases
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the hardness of the abutment surface. Additionally it decreases the coefficient of friction in comparison to the traditionally used titanium nitride and vastly outperforms some of the low-quality alternatives which have no coating or are simply anodized. *Thanks to the ZrN surface treatment a reduction of inflammation as well as a decrease in plaque formation is observed. This is a very valuable added feature to a well known solution for removal prosthetics that no one else except DESS LOC is bringing.
Due to these increased performances the DESS LOC abutment has an improved functional life in comparison to other solutions. Furthermore, the colour of the coating increases the aesthetic quality of the prosthetic restorations.
With regards to the usability of the DESS LOC solution, there is also a manual plastic transporter included with each abutment at no additional cost. This is of a great help for the first stage of manual placement, especially on posteriors where space can be minimal and access difficult. The DESS LOC system also features a new insertion key with anti-dropping feature for torque wrenches as well as a unique "DESS LOC Removal & Insertion Tool" for placing and removing the male retention parts. All in all a wonderful answer for removable full prosthetic restorations! 43
DESS DESS LOC
DESS LOC compatible with
LOCATOR®
Analogue 14.054 14.054-P10
Pack of 10
Transfer 17.054
Retention Kits
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up to
20º
x1
DLRK-P1
up to
20º
x2
DLRK-P2
up to
40º
x1
DLER-P1
up to
40º
x2
DLER-P2
divergence between implants
Males up to
20º
x4
1.5 lbs/ 680g
DLN2-P4
up to
20º
x4
3 lbs/ 1360g
DLN3-P4
up to
20º
x4
5 lbs/ 2270g
DLN4-P4
up to
40º
x4
0 lbs/ 0g
DLN5-P4
up to
40º
x4
1 lbs/ 450g
DLN1-P4
up to
40º
x4
2 lbs/ 910g
DLN6-P4
up to
40º
x4
4 lbs/ 1810g
DLN7-P4
DESS LOC
DESS LOC
DESS LOC
divergence between implants
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DESS
DESS
DESS LOC
DESS LOC
NP
RP
WP
NP
EXTERNAL HEX UNIVERSAL Nobel Brånemark®
CONICAL BL Straumann® Bone Level®
DESS LOC
DESS LOC 1mm
88.001/1
88.002/1
2mm
88.001/2
88.002/2
3mm
88.001/3
88.002/3
4mm
88.002/4
5mm
88.002/5
WP
88.042/1
1mm 2mm
88.041/2
88.042/2
3mm
88.041/3
88.042/3
4mm
88.041/4
88.042/4
CONIC EVO ASTRATECH Implant System™ EV
TRI-LOBE Nobel Replace® Select™
DESS LOC
DESS LOC
1mm
88.059/1
88.060/1
88.061/1
2mm
88.059/2
88.060/2
88.061/2
1mm
88.004/1
88.005/1
2mm
88.004/2
88.005/2
3mm
88.059/3
88.060/3
88.061/3
4mm
88.059/4
88.060/4
88.061/4
1mm
88.036/1
88.037/1
2mm
88.036/2
88.037/2
3mm
88.036/3
88.037/3
4mm
88.036/4
88.037/4
3mm
88.004/3
88.005/3
4mm
88.004/4
88.005/4 INTERNAL HEX FD Dentsply Friadent® Xive®
ACTIVE HEX Nobel Active® & Nobel Replace® CC
DESS LOC
DESS LOC 1mm
88.039/1
88.040/1
2mm
88.039/2
88.040/2
3mm
88.039/3
88.040/3
4mm
88.039/4
88.040/4 INTERNAL ANK Dentsply Ankylos® C/X
OCTAGON Straumann® Soft Tissue Level
1mm
88.009/1
2mm
88.009/2
3mm
88.009/3
4mm
88.009/4
2mm
88.046/2
3mm
88.046/3
4mm
88.046/4
DESS LOC
DESS LOC
DESS LOC DESS LOC
RP
All DESS LOC abutments include a plastic transporter.
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DESS DESS LOC
NP
RP
1mm
88.017/1
88.018/1
2,5mm
88.017/2
88.018/2
WP
INTERNAL HEX USA Zimmer Screw-Vent® & MIS® Seven DESS LOC
3,5mm
88.017/3
88.018/3
4,5mm
88.017/4
88.018/4
5,5mm
88.017/5
1mm
88.011/1
88.002/1
2mm
88.011/2
88.002/2
3mm
88.011/3
88.002/3
4mm
88.011/4
88.002/4
EXTERNAL HEX USA 3I® Osseotite® DESS LOC
88.002/5
5mm
INTERNAL HEX "CLICK" 3I® Certain® DESS LOC 1mm
88.014/1
88.015/1
2mm
88.014/2
88.015/2
3mm
88.014/3
88.015/3
4mm
88.014/4
88.015/4
MULTIUNIT CONNECTION Multi-Unit® Abutments DESS LOC
DESS LOC
DESS LOC 88.007
BAR ATTACHMENT DESS LOC 88.100
All DESS LOC abutments include a plastic transporter.
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