Straumann introduces new abutment solution, Straumann® Variobase® for CEREC®
- Addresses increased demand for chair-side, implant-borne restorations
- Optimized emergence profile with a concave collar design vs. convex collar design for easier cleaning
- Original implant-abutment connection and 10-year limited warranty
Andover, September 21, 2015 – Dynamic growth and change is evident in today’s dental implant landscape. The North American dental implant market is expected to reach a value of nearly $2.7 billion in 2022, compared to just over $1.1 billion in 2013.1 Today’s general dentists are capitalizing on the exploding growth and shifting their practice demographics to include dental implants; by the year 2018, it is estimated that 58% of GPs will be placing dental implants.2
To coincide with the increased demand from GPs for original Straumann restorations, Straumann delivers the Straumann® Variobase® for CEREC®, offering a chair-side, implant-borne workflow that is quick, cost-effective, and efficient for the GP or dental laboratory who is utilizing the widely popular CEREC® System, yet wants access to the original Straumann implant-abutment connection.
The optimized emergence profile of the Straumann® Bone Level Variobase® for CEREC® features a concave collar design, resulting in easier cleaning procedures compared to convex collar design Ti-base options. There is no change to the existing workflow.
As with all Straumann products, the cornerstone of the abutment is the original Straumann implant-abutment connection. The perfectly matching components are supported via scientifically proven, long-term clinical evidence that distinguishes original Straumann implant-abutment connections. The new abutment offering is fully covered under the 10-year Straumann Guarantee®, delivering reliability and confidence for dental practictioners and patients alike.
Andy Molnar, Executive Vice President, Head of North America, commented: “Our vision is to be a ‘total solutions provider’ for implant-borne prosthetics across all dental specialties. As the various industry reports demonstrate, the implant market is changing, with GPs placing the majority of implants. We have a responsibility to the patient to ensure that if a Straumann implant is placed, it is restored with a perfectly matching Straumann abutment. We respect the needs of the CEREC community and its dentists, specialists, and labs who want to keep the implant workflow in-house, but want to provide an original Straumann abutment for the final restoration. We are committed to increasing our product and service offerings that are in the best interest of patients seeking implant therapy.”
Straumann® Variobase® for CEREC® is available in four implant platforms for Straumann bone level and tissue level implants, and can be ordered via the online website eShop or local Straumann representatives. Our customer service team is standing by to assist doctors with their orders by calling 800/448 8168 M – F, 8 AM – 8 PM EST.
About Straumann
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Straumann (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry. In collaboration with leading clinics, research institutes and universities, Straumann researches, develops and manufactures dental implants, instruments, prosthetics and tissue regeneration products for use in tooth replacement and restoration solutions or to prevent tooth loss. Straumann currently employs approximately 2400 people worldwide and its products and services are available in more than 70 countries through its broad network of distribution subsidiaries and partners.
Straumann North America, 60 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 800/448 8168 / Fax: 978/747 2500
E-mail: feedback.nam@straumann.com
Homepage: www.straumann.us
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