Which Implant Company Is Best for Me? (Types of Implants)

Choosing an implant company

Types of implants

Implant brand guide

As implants have a history of nearly 50 years,

many companies with various brands have been established over time,

and numerous types of implants have been released.

In fact, choosing the type of implant

is not a major factor in surgery,

but the reason it is still good to know about

companies, brands, and types

is compatibility.

The domestic implant market

Among imported implant types,

Astra, Straumann, and Branemark are representative,

but among domestic implant types,

Osstem ranks first with 36%,

Dentium ranks second with 17%,

and Neobiotech, Dio, and MegaGen

hold the next largest shares.

Because the history of implants began overseas,

the clinical data for imported implants

has naturally accumulated the most,

showing greater stability than domestic implants.

However, domestic implants have also

advanced to a level comparable to

foreign implant technology,

so in practice, the choice of implant type

can be seen as meaningless.

Implant compatibility issues

Nevertheless,

the reason it is good to know about

companies, brands, and types

is because of compatibility issues.

An implant usually consists of

a superstructure, abutment, and artificial root,

and an implant company refers to

a company that manufactures

the abutment and artificial root.

Each company has a different product lineup,

and because each design blueprint differs,

combining products from different brands

can cause side effects.

(ex. There may be problems when connecting

a Straumann fixture and an Osstem abutment)

Implant classification

Types of implants are

not only divided by company brand

but also by design and surface treatment method.

Implant designs include

external projection type, internal connection type, and one-piece type,

three design types in total,

with the internal connection type being the most common,

and they are further divided into

a bone-height customized type and a gum-penetration type,

with the bone-height customized type being the most common.

Implant surface treatment methods include

SA (acid etching)

CA (calcium)

HA (hydroxyapatite)

BA (thin hydroxyapatite)

RBM (sandblasting)

and others.

Features by implant type

The companies, brands, and types

held by Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic are

Astra, Osstem, Dentium, Dentis, and Warantec.

Astra

Astra is a Swedish implant,

and with clinical data spanning more than 30 years,

it has high stability,

a good surface treatment,

and maintains well over the long term after fixation.

However, its drawback is weak initial fixation.

Osstem

Osstem is Korea’s first implant company,

with more than 10 years of clinical data,

and it offers excellent initial fixation and integration.

Because it offers a variety of surface treatment methods,

it can be applied to patients with diverse cases.

However, due to the rapid introduction of new technologies,

there are unverified results that are not guaranteed,

and it is the most expensive among domestic implants.

Dentium

Dentium is Korea’s second-largest implant company,

with more than 17 years of clinical data,

and it excels in initial fixation and minimizing bone loss.

It is mainly used for same-day implants,

as it is a product that can be placed immediately after extraction,

making it useful for shortening placement time.

Dentis

Dentis is a later-entering domestic implant company,

with more than 10 years of clinical data,

showing rapid osseointegration even in poor bone quality,

and maximizing biocompatibility through a nontoxic, eco-friendly method.

It has the distinctive feature of being compatible with implants

distributed in Korea.

However, it takes somewhat more time,

and depending on the situation, surgery may not be possible.

Warantec

Established around well-known universities in Korea,

this implant company has more than 20 years of clinical data,

excellent initial fixation and osseointegration,

and an effect that distributes stress.

It increases bone density

and also has excellent bonding between the fixture and the abutment.

Implants at Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic

As mentioned earlier, choosing the type of implant

is not an important factor in surgery.

The most important factor in surgery is

the medical team’s skill.

No matter how good the product used is,

factors such as the location of tooth loss,

the condition of the bone quality,

and the requirements needed for the current situation

must be accurately diagnosed,

and if a detailed treatment plan is not established,

the implant success rate will inevitably drop significantly.

For the most practical and objective

diagnosis and treatment planning,

please visit Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic,

which has a history as an implant-specialized hospital.

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