CHAPTER 11 Root Form Implant Surgery: Proprietary II
BIOHORIZONS IMPLANTS
The BioHorizons implant system consists of six styles of titanium alloy implants. These implants, which are threaded (reverse buttress threads), have either resorbable blast texturing (RBT) or a hydroxyapatite (HA) surface coating. The Tapered Internal design also has the proprietary Laser-Lok microchannels. The microchannels are a series of 8- and 12-μm grooves engineered onto the collar of the Internal implants, which come with an abutment and its retaining screw and a healing cover screw. The other implants have a polished collar. All of the implants have a lifetime unconditional restoration-to-implant warranty (Fig. 11-1, A).
Generic Surgical Protocol for BioHorizon Implants
The generic surgical protocol for BioHorizon implants proceeds through these steps.
BICON
In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for using a Bicon implant, initial cortical perforation is made with a 2.0-mm pilot drill with external irrigation to a depth 2.0 – 3.0-mm deeper than chosen implant (when practical) (Figure 11-2, A). Widening of the osteotomy is performed with sequentially larger reamers beginning with a 2.5-mm diameter and ending with the diameter of the intended implant (Figure 11-2, B). Reamers have horizontal markings at 6.0, 8.0, 11 and 14 mm, whereas older reamers may have different markings. It is imperative that the depth indicators on the latch reamers are known before surgery. No assumptions should be made about the height of the first marking on any latch reamer. If there is any doubt about the markings on any drill or reamer, take a measurement before using the reamer. Bone may be harvested from within the flutes of the reamers as no irrigation is utilized.
PARK DENTAL STAR/VENT
For the osteotomy for the Star/Vent, the 3-mm generic spade drill is used to its planned depth.