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Implant systems

Straumann implant systems explained

Straumann makes several implant systems. The current iEXCEL system has four designs, and established lines such as Bone Level Tapered and Tissue Level are still in use. Here is what each one is designed for, with sourced facts. The clinician decides which suits you.

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An educational explorer, not an implant recommendation. Filter by design features.

Implant ecosystem

iEXCEL system

The umbrella for BLX, TLX, BLC and TLC: two bone-level and two tissue-level designs on one connection.

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iEXCEL · Bone level · X-Line

Straumann BLX

Fully tapered bone-level implant with deep threads, designed for immediate protocols.

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iEXCEL · Tissue level · X-Line

Straumann TLX

Fully tapered tissue-level implant: the X design with its collar in the gum.

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iEXCEL · Bone level · C-Line

Straumann BLC

Apically tapered bone-level implant with finer threads and a slim apex.

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iEXCEL · Tissue level · C-Line

Straumann TLC

Tissue-level C-Line implant with Standard or Standard Plus neck heights.

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Bone level · Established line

Bone Level Tapered (BLT)

Apically tapered bone-level line, including the narrow Ø2.9 mm implant.

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Bone level · Established line

Bone Level

Parallel-walled bone-level implant on the CrossFit connection.

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Tissue level · Established line

Tissue Level

The classic Standard / Standard Plus line, NNC and the 4 mm short implant.

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Ceramic · Metal-free

PURE Ceramic

Zirconia implant with the ZLA surface, in monotype and two-piece designs.

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Denture stabilisation

Mini Implant & RidgeFit

Ø2.4 mm one-piece implants with an Optiloc attachment for removable dentures.

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Specialist · Severe upper-jaw bone loss

Zygomatic

Extra-long implants anchored in the cheekbone. ZAGA Flat and Round designs.

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Legacy & identification

Older & legacy systems

ITI and older Straumann lines: how to identify them and why records matter.

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