New interfaces
Dentsply Friadent is the latest manufacturer to be added to the rapidly expanding Atlantis patient-specific abutment assortment. Atlantis abutments are already available for major implant systems such as Astra Tech, Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Biomet 3i and Zimmer Dental.
These and future implant interfaces will further secure Astra Tech’s leadership position in providing patient-specific abutments for all major implant systems.
Atlantis™ patient-specific abutments
Atlantis is the best solution for cement-retained implant prosthetics. Utilizing the unique Atlantis VAD™ (Virtual Abutment Design) software, the patient-specific abutments are individually designed from the final tooth shape, resulting in an abutment with outstanding function and esthetics. Atlantis abutments are available in titanium, gold-shaded titanium and two shades of zirconia.
Atlantis™ and Atlantis VAD™ are trademarks of Astra Tech. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Astra Tech
Astra Tech AB, a company in the Astra Zeneca group, is a global leader in dental, surgical and urological products, services and support. An innovation-driven company since the start in 1948,
Astra Tech has continually developed market-leading solutions to meet health care needs based on user and medical community input. Ongoing research and development is aimed at finding new ways to support caregivers and improve quality of life for patients worldwide.
Astra Tech headquarters are located in Mölndal, Sweden, with production facilities in Sweden and North America. The company is represented globally by 16 subsidiaries and selected local distribution partners. Astra Tech has 2,200 employees worldwide and the revenue in 2009 was SEK 3.9 billion. The company invests five percent of its revenues annually in research.
For further information, please contact:
Kerstin Wettby
Head of Market Communication,
Global Marketing, Business Unit Dental, Astra Tech AB,
Sweden
Cellphone +46 705 16 32 02