3i Implant Innovations has introduced two new implant products to its range. Firstly the Certain Prevail implant features integrated platform switching, which eliminates any mismatching of components. This provides a simple and predictable option for the potential to achieve enhanced crestal bone preservation, which may result in more predictable soft tissue aesthetics. The implant incorporates a coronal bevel design that medialises the implant-to-abutment junction, potentially enhancing crestal bone preservation. The appropriately colour coded prosthetic table ensures a correct match with existing Certain Abutments and its entire length is treated with the osseotite surface with expanded collar for maximum stability. In addition, the Certain QuickSeat Connection provides the clinician with an audible and tactile click that confirms the abutment is properly seated.

Secondly the Provide Restorative System provides easily identifiable colour-coded compatible parts, with two post heights (4 and 5.5mm). It features the Certain QuickSeat Connection, and its snap-on impression components eliminate the need for a fixture-level impression. For the surgeon, Provide Abutments offer the ability to choose between four collar height options (1, 2, 3 and 4mm). This gives the surgeon implant placement flexibility as the collar can be optimally selected when the implant is ready to restore, rather than when the implant is placed. Additionally, because the implant is placed at bone level and not transgingivally, the final crown margin is not pre-determined at the time of surgery. In the event of soft tissue changes, the Provide Abutment allows the surgeon the option of changing the abutment at a later date.

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