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Straumann implants and immediate loading: what determines whether it is possible?

Straumann positions BLX and Bone Level Tapered for primary stability and immediate loading.1 Whether it happens for you depends on what the surgeon measures during placement.

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In short
  • Immediate loading depends on primary stability and clinical conditions.2
  • BLX labeling: immediate function on single teeth with good primary stability.3
  • Straumann's BLX guide: final insertion torque of at least 35 Ncm for immediate function.4

What decides it

Consensus / guideline

The ITI consensus on placement and loading protocols treats immediate loading as a clinical decision based on factors such as primary stability, bone and the restoration, not as a property of an implant brand. 2

Regulatory record

The US labeling for BLX allows immediate function on single-tooth applications when good primary stability and appropriate occlusal loading are achieved. 3

Labeling describes what is permitted; it does not guarantee same-day teeth for any individual patient.

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

  1. Manufacturer documentationStraumann® Pro Arch™ Fixed Solution — Institut Straumann AG. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  2. Consensus / guidelineMorton D et al. Group 5 ITI Consensus Report: Implant placement and loading protocols — Clin Oral Implants Res, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  3. Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K173961 — Straumann BLX Implant System (510(k) summary) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2018-06-05. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  4. Manufacturer documentationStraumann® BLX Implant System — Basic Information (702115) — Institut Straumann AG, 2024-11. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

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