SwissPlus Implant System, Part 2: Prosthodontic aspects and intersystem comparisons

Incompatibility between implant systems and the increasing complexity of esthetic restorative options frequently require dentists to obtain special training in the selection and use of prosthetic components. SwissPlus System implants have been designed to simplify restorative procedures by eliminating many ancillary restorative components. The implants are packaged on a fixture mount that also functions as a transfer and as an abutment for cemented restorations. For multiple-unit, screw-retained restorations, the prosthesis can be splinted directly to the top of the implant without an intermediate abutment. Overdenture attachments, straight, angled, screw-receiving, and custom-cast abutments complete the restorative system. This paper presents an overview of the SwissPlus System's prosthodontic aspects. Test data also illustrate intersystem compatibility and differences between SwissPlus System implants and ITI syn-Octa implants.