With the NobelProcera Esthetic Zirconia Implant Bridge and Nobel Biocare’s digital workflow, clinicians can streamline design and delivery of esthetic implant restorations
Dr. Isra Ahmed, a prosthodontist in Parker, CO, has relied on Nobel Biocare’s implant-based solutions throughout her career. And from her perspective, the NobelProcera Esthetic Zirconia Implant Bridge marks a noticeable evolution in esthetics. “Previous materials were too opaque, but this zirconia provides a better true-to-shade match,” she shared.
Thanks to an improved multilayer zirconia material, the NobelProcera Esthetic Zirconia Implant Bridge blends proven strength with lifelike translucency. In fact, Dr. Ahmed describes the effect as “a highly esthetic ombré transition of colors throughout the restoration.”
Saving Time and Smiles
Even beyond esthetics, the implant bridge solves longstanding restorative challenges. “The angulated screw channel makes a huge difference restoratively because it lets you change how the access channel emerges by up to 25 degrees,” Dr. Ahmed explained. This eliminates the need for a bulky custom abutment, freeing up vertical restorative space and allowing for cement-free placement.
“Cementing is a technique-sensitive process; you don't want to leave any excess material behind,” Dr. Ahmed said. “Research shows that residual cement can be detrimental to implant health, and peri-implantitis is obviously something we want to prevent.”
The implant bridge can be seamlessly designed in DTX Studio Lab, 3Shape, or exocad software.
“As a solo practitioner, you always want to minimize overhead and maximize time,” Dr. Ahmed said. While working with some partners can cause miscommunication and delays, the Nobel Biocare digital workflow yields an accurate fit every time.
“The fact that I can create an esthetic wax or 3D printed try-in, gain patient approval, scan the design, and send it directly to Nobel Biocare, which will replicate it in zirconia, is a crucial benefit," she continued.
Digital Made Simple
While new AI-powered design tools will soon make the software even more efficient, the workflow as it stands is uniquely user-friendly.
“Unlike other design software, DTX Studio Lab's bar module is subscription-free, and the scanning and designing are both relatively simple,” Dr. Ahmed explained. “Overall, the workflow is very easy for clinicians to use.”
