Astra Tech is a company in the AstraZeneca Group, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Astra Tech is divided into 4 business area with Astra Tech Dental being the fastest growing. They have 1100 employees throughout the world. Their focus is clear, they undertake advanced research and development in the field of implant dentistry. They are guided by their core values.
Astra Tech Dental Implant System™
The Astra Tech Dental Implant System has been developed with a biological and bio-mechanical approach. It is based on years of intensive research and pre-clinical and clinical studies, opening up inspiring opportunities for specialists, dentists and patients alike. The Astra Tech BioManagement Complex™ has been designed to ensure optimal soft and hard tissues. It comprises of 4 technologies making a unique combination.
Osseospeed™ - more bone more rapidly due to Astra Tech unique chemically modified titanium surface that stimulates early bone healing and speeds up the bone healing process.
MicroThread™ - biomechanical bone stimulation - minute threads that offer optimal load distribution and lower stress values.
Conical Seal Design™ - a strong and stable fit – a conical connection under the marginal bone level that transfers the load deeper down in the bone.
Connective Contour™ - increased soft tissue contact zone and volume – a unique contour that allows for an increased connective soft tissue contact zone both in height and volume.
Cresco™ With the unique Cresco™ precision method Astra Tech can offer optimal screw-retained bridges with perfect fit every time, independent of implant system and framework material (titanium, precious and non-precious alloys.) Cresco API™ kit is simple yet revolutionary concept that helps streamline the process. Everything needed to carry out the complete prosthetic solution comes in one standardised kit per employed implant, helping to reduce stock and simplify the ordering procedure.
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