- Is SLActive® supported by scientific data gained from clinical studies?
- Has the improvement of the Gold Standard SLA® with SLActive® been proven in clinical studies?
- Is SLActive® only active for 15 minutes after removal from the vial?
- Is early loading possible for all implant types and indications after 3-4 weeks?
Is SLActive® supported by scientific data gained from clinical studies?
Yes. SLActive® is supported by both preclinical and clinical scientific studies.
Has the improvement of the Gold Standard SLA® with SLActive® been proven in clinical studies?
Yes. The SLActive® Impact Study 3 “Osstell” (by Buser et al.) shows a highly significant difference in the stability patterns of SLActive® and SLA®5. The results indicate that implants with the SLActive® surface achieve secondary stability sooner than SLA® in the early healing period.
Is SLActive® only active for 15 minutes after removal from the vial?
We suggest placing the implants with SLActive® within 15 min. after being removed from the vial. Tests have shown that even after drying the surface remains hydrophilic and chemically active for a brief period of time when exposed to air.
Is early loading possible for all implant types and indications after 3-4 weeks?
Early loading is possible on SLActive® implants when good stability is achieved in healthy patients with good bone quality. The unique properties of the SLActive® surface accelerate the osseointegration process and achieve secondary stability sooner than SLA® in the early treatment period1,2,3. This means that early loading protocols can be achieved with more predictability thanks to earlier osseointegration.
1 Ganeles et al. Clin. Oral Impl. Res 2008;19:1119-1128
2 Bornstein et al. J Periodontol. 2010 Jun;81(6):809-819
3 Oates et al. The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2007;22(5):755-760
5 Buser D et al. 2004,JDR 83(7):529-533
For more details see summary SLActive® Scientific Studies
