Comparison

Straumann TLX vs TLC: understanding the difference

TLX and TLC are both tissue-level implants in the iEXCEL system on the TorcFit connection. They differ in design family and neck options.

What actually differs

Both are tissue level on TorcFit with Roxolid®.
TLX follows the fully tapered X design; TLC the C-Line design with two neck heights.
Not a 'premium vs cheaper' choice.

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Feature	Straumann TLX X-Line	Straumann TLC C-Line
Design
Implant level	Tissue level¹	Tissue level²
Body	Fully tapered¹	C-Line tapered, slim apex³
Neck options	Not verified	Standard 2.8 mm or Standard Plus 1.8 mm²
Material	Roxolid®¹	Roxolid®²
Surface	SLActive®¹	SLA® / SLActive®²
Platforms	NT, RT, WT¹	NT, RT, WT²
First FDA clearance	2020¹	2023²

Highlighted rows differ. A design difference is not evidence that one implant gives better results for you. No scores and no winner. The choice is a clinical and restorative decision.

Clinical review pending. Facts on this page are checked against the sources listed below (regulatory records, manufacturer documents, peer-reviewed research). A named clinician will review it before we call it medically reviewed.
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review

Sources

Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K200586 — Straumann TLX Implant System (510(k) summary) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2020-08-20. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K230108 — Straumann BLC and TLC Implants (510(k) summary) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2023-09-14. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
Manufacturer documentationStraumann iEXCEL™ system (product page) — Institut Straumann AG. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

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