ICX® implant systems will offer your patients reliable and affordable implants made to the highest quality German engineering standards (Titanium high-purity grade 4 KV). These implant systems are characterized by the internal conical implant/abutment connection(hex), an ideal number of system components and easy and efficient handling properties.
The surface characteristics of dental implants play a key role regarding the osseointegration process. The implants need a specific surface roughness to be incorporated fast, permanently and without complications into the jaw tissue. Therefore, different procedures are applied to roughen the dental implant's surface. Significantly greater success rates, enhanced bone-to-implant contact (BIC) and greater biomechanical and functional stability have all been demonstrated by rough surface implants compared to those with smoother surfaces.
The extent of the bone-to-implant interface appears to increase with increasing surface roughness. The ICX-templant® surface is sandblasted with korundum, which results in clusters, followed by zones upon acid etching. Micro-rough surfaces increase the rate of cell spreading and the number of cells attached to the surface, and increases the rate whereby cells produce factors regulating the differentiation of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) and reduce the activity of bone-destroying cells (osteoclasts).
It has been reported that the surface roughness of sandblasted and acid etched surfaces as e.g. the ICX-templant® is favorable for biochemical anchorage of dental implants and show stronger bone response. Preclinical and clinical data from literature indicate that these surfaces had excellent osseointegration properties.
The entire implant geometry of ICX® implant system is designed using advanced design and functional principles. About the self-tapping threaded apical high primary stability is achieved. The unique, proprietary condensation thread in the middle to upper range implant ensures a good compaction of the spongy bone.
