A Straumann Centre of Excellence is a dental practice or clinic recognized by the Straumann Group, a leading provider of dental products. This title is awarded to practitioners who demonstrate outstanding competence and experience in implantology and aesthetic dentistry, apply state-of-the-art treatment methods, and ensure high-quality patient care from initial consultation to aftercare.
The Biology of Success: Roxolid® and SLActive®
Why is the choice of implant system so crucial? Because your body decides whether the implant is accepted. Straumann has invested decades in research to develop materials that do not just replace nature but actively support it.
Roxolid® – Maximum Stability, Minimal Intervention
Conventional implants are usually made of pure titanium. Roxolid®, however, is a high-performance alloy consisting of titanium and zirconia. It is significantly stronger than pure titanium.
- Your Advantage: Because the material is so stable, we can often choose smaller implant diameters.
- Bone Preservation: This preserves your natural bone substance.
- Avoiding Augmentation: In many cases, Roxolid® allows us to forgo complex and stressful bone grafting (augmentation).
- Reduced Trauma: This shortens treatment time and significantly reduces surgical trauma.
SLActive® – The Intelligent Surface
The healing phase is the most critical moment following an implantation. The SLActive® surface is designed to actively attract blood proteins and bone-forming cells.
- Your Advantage: The healing time is reduced from several months to often just a few weeks.
- Increased Safety: Safety is massively enhanced as the phase of instability following surgery is drastically shortened. This is “Scientific Precision” on a cellular level.
In-House Manufacturing: Total Control over Precision and Time
A key aspect that distinguishes us as a Centre of Excellence is our independence from external supply chains. We manufacture crucial components directly in our practice.
Surgical Guides: Eliminating Error through Digital Direct Production
Based on data from our Orthophos XG 3D (CBCT) and the intraoral scan, we plan the implant position digitally with sub-millimeter precision.
- Our Method: We produce the surgical guide directly within our practice.
- Your Advantage: By eliminating shipping to external laboratories, we reduce waiting times.
- Process Control: More importantly, we maintain full control over the process. Errors caused by manual transfers are eliminated. The guide directs the drill exactly to the planned location, it doesn’t get any safer than this.
In-House Crown Fabrication: Aesthetics from a Single Source
An implant is only perfect if the crown sitting on top of it is also perfect. Here, too, we rely on in-house production. We design and produce the permanent all-ceramic crowns for your implants ourselves.
- Individual Customization: We can coordinate the color, shape, and translucency of the crown directly with you in advance.
- Speed: Repairs or adjustments can be made immediately on-site.
- Material Quality: We exclusively use biocompatible high-performance ceramics that integrate seamlessly into your natural row of teeth.
The Digital Workflow: Backward Planning for Your Smile
We start with the goal in mind. Thanks to Digital Smile Design, we first plan your perfect smile on the screen. Only once we know exactly where the crown must stand for optimal aesthetics and function do we determine the position of the implant in the bone.
This method is called Backward Planning. It ensures that the implant is not placed “anywhere” just because there is space, but exactly where it is needed for a natural look and optimal force distribution during chewing.
Security and Lifetime Quality
As a Straumann Centre of Excellence, we offer security that extends far beyond the day of surgery:
- Lifetime Guarantee: Straumann provides a lifetime replacement guarantee on all metallic components.
- Global Availability: Should you ever move or require assistance abroad, Straumann components are available worldwide.
- Scientific Documentation: With over 30 years of clinical experience and thousands of studies, Straumann is the best-documented system in the world.
FAQ: Your Path to a Premium Implant
“Is the treatment painful?”
Thanks to precise 3D advance planning, our procedures are minimally invasive. Most patients report that the implantation was less stressful than a simple tooth extraction.
“Why do you manufacture guides and crowns yourselves?”
Precision tolerates no detours. In-house manufacturing eliminates communication losses between the practice and the laboratory. We see you as a patient in front of us and can adapt the technology directly to your individual anatomy, immediately and without unnecessary waiting times.
“Is Roxolid really better than pure titanium?”
Yes, from a biomechanical perspective. It offers higher resistance to implant fracture while requiring less space. This is an invaluable advantage, especially in the aesthetically demanding front tooth area or with narrow jaw ridges.
“How long does the overall treatment take?”
Thanks to the SLActive® surface and our digital workflow, we can often reduce the total treatment time by 50%. Nevertheless, we give biology the time it needs to ensure lifelong stability.
“Why is a Straumann implant more expensive than budget systems?”
You are investing in research, safety, and material quality. Budget implants often lack long-term studies and use alloys whose behavior in the body is less predictable. Ultimately, implant loss is more expensive and painful than choosing quality from the start.
The Future of Implantology in Jestetten
The Straumann Centre of Excellence at Dr. Horvath’s represents the uncompromising union of nature and technology. By combining world-class materials with our in-house precision, we offer you care that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of safety, speed, and aesthetics.
Invest in a smile that lasts. Schedule your appointment for an implant consultation at your Straumann Centre of Excellence.
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