Table 1.
Characteristics of dental implants evaluated according to manufacturer
| Manufacturer | Implant type | Surface treatment | Macrogeometry | External dimensions (Ø × L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Biomet 3i® (USA) | Nanotite | Dual-acid-etched and nanometer scale crystals of calcium phosphate |
Parallel walled Tapered |
4.0 × 10 mm |
| 2.Biomet 3i® (USA) | Osseotite | Dual-acid-etched, sandblasted and processed with nitric, hydrochloric and sulfuric acids |
Parallel walled Certain Tapered |
4.0 × 10 mm |
| 3. Straumann® (Switzerland) | Bone level | SLActive, chemically modified surface of sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched | Hybrid tapered, platform switch | 4.1 × 10 mm |
| 4. Neodent® (Brazil) | Drive CM Acqua | Acqua, sandblasted, acid-etched and immersed in 0.9% sodium chloride | Conical central, Cone Morse connection | 4 3 × 10 mm |
| 5.Neodent® (Brazil) | Drive CM Neoporos | Neoporos, sandblasted with acid-etched | Conical central, Cone Morse connection | 4.3 × 10 mm |