Z5C – TWO-PIECE CERAMIC IMPLANT
Morse Tapered Friction connection RECOMMENDED ABUTMENT PLACEMENT PROTOCOL* Precision engineered Connection
Cemented abutment
Cemented crown
max. 3.5 mm Abutment
Crown out of occlusion
Gingiva level
Gap due to friction fit bonding fit
Cement
Patented SLM® surface
Biological width (2.5 mm) Bone level
friction fit d/2
d/2
Abutments available in 4 mm and 5 mm heights 25 x
2000 x
d
The Morse Tapered Friction connection, a
The connection is tested according
The cemented abutment, covered
unique feature in our Z-SYSTEMS Zirkolith
to ISO 14801. The results fulfill the
by the crown, forms a hermetic seal
implants, provides a much more stable
required values.
abutment/implant interface. The Morse Taper virtually eliminates any micro-gaps.
for the prevention of bacteria. There is no bacterial invasion of the implant abutment juncture possible.
THE WORLDS FIRST FDA-APPROVED TWO-PIECE ZIRCONIA DENTAL IMPLANTS BY Z-SYSTEMS * There are multiple ways to place the abutment but the technique listed here is one that has proven to be predictably successful.
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Z5C: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CEMENTING THE ABUTMENT 1
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Clean inner geometry with
Blow out inner geometry to
dental floss and loosen
alcohol. Important: the
remove remaining liquid.
carefully with raspatory/
adhesive joint must be free of
tweezers.
grease, dust and moisture.
Remove healing cap.
Secure the healing cap with
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Z-SYSTEMS recommends
Grip abutment with ratchet
Clean abutment pin with
Panavia™ SA Cement
adapter RA16/RA24.
alcohol/dry with compressed air.
pin to be cemented are
Important: the adhesive joint
marked in yellow. Attention:
must be free of grease, dust
avoid formation of bubbles
and moisture.
during cementing.
Automix.
10 Light-curing (keep constant
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The areas of the abutment
DON‘T
firm downward pressure on abutment while curing for 5 seconds)
11 Remove excess cement after curing (with micro-brush, then cure completely). Insert abutment in implant and activate taper connection
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by pressing in hard.
12 For the crown please check the requirements of the manu facturer of the crown material.
13 Please check the dynamic occlusion.
Put cement in the implant
Place cement on whole abutment
Use prepolymerized cement
When designing the restoration, it is important to analyze
on adjacent teeth (first premolar or lateral incisor) during lateral
the existing occlusion & guidance pattern prior to restorative
movement. Group function will allow for a better distribution of
treatment. Guidance in excursive movements (side-to-side) should
forces over the implant. Ceramic implants tend to work better
be on natural teeth due to added sensory feedback. Involve the
with axial loads than non-axial loads. All implants placed at an
patient! Ask if they can feel their implant when biting/chewing.
angle to the occlusal load plane, or with restorative overhangs are
If it feels high, adjustment is needed. Both excursive movements
less than ideal and should be out of occlusion. Since natural teeth
and centric occlusion need to be checked with bite paper. If canine
wear faster than restorations, all implants require proper occlusal
guidance is called for, the excursive contacts should be spread
adjustment yearly to reduce risk of overloading the implant.
Please always check our surgical manual!