KAT System: Surgical Advantages
KAT Implant System has several unique capabilities that make surgical aspects of the implant treatment more convenient and predictable.
- Patent pending single platform allows the use of the same instruments for placement and temporization of all implants – from a 2.5mm mini to a 5.0mm diameter implant.
- Smaller diameter implants may be used in a site that would otherwise require width augmentation. The strength of KAT implants, due to solid body design, is superior to the strength of conventional two-piece implants. 3.5mm implant was able to withstand 5 M cycles of 425 N force. NobelActive™ 3.5mm implant can withstand only 222 N and is not recommended to be used in the posterior region. NobelActive™ 4.3mm implant can withstand only 355 N 1. Because of its extremely high strength and large surface area, KAT 3.5mm implant may be used in a molar region if bone quality is adequate.
- Shorter implants may be used in sites with limited bone height. Due to a patent pending combination of apically converging fins and deep threads, KAT implants have a larger surface area than conventional screw type implants.
- No microgap between the abutment and the implant due to locking
taper connection.
- Increased soft tissue thickness due to a 3.1mm diameter of the implant post.
- Bacteria-proof seal between the implant and healing abutment is accomplished with only 15 Ncm of torque – no more loose healing abutments and soft tissue inflammation from leaking toxins.
- Temporary prosthesis can be fabricated and attached to the healing abutment using HALT™ technique. Trauma to soft tissue is minimized because the healing abutment has to be removed only once.
- Increased cancellous bone volume around the implant’s coronal end due to aggressive fins.
1 NobelActive™ is a trademark of NobelBiocare AG. NobelActive™ fatigue test results are provided on nobelbiocare.com website.
