SmartShape, Smart Results

1. Opening: The Unified Goal of the Surgical–Restorative Team

- Introduce the concept of “shared success”—the implant only succeeds if both bone and soft tissue stability are maintained.

- Emphasize how a restorative-driven approach guides implant selection, emergence profile, and prosthesis longevity.

2. Why Switch? Comparing Legacy Systems

- Straumann (BTC): Excellent global presence but high hardware costs and limited U.S.

manufacturing transparency.

- ZimVie TSV: Predominantly internal hex design with Encode workflow dependence, greater platform fatigue risk in high-load areas.

- BioHorizons Advantage: American-made, Grade 23 titanium, biologically oriented design

with both conical and internal hex options, Laser-Lok surface proven to reduce crestal bone loss and enhance connective tissue attachment.

3. SmartShape™: A New Dimension in Soft Tissue Sculpting

- SmartShape mimics the final crown’s emergence profile during healing.

- Reduces food impaction and creates a natural, esthetic tissue collar.

- Simplifies restorative delivery and reduces need for second-stage recontouring.

4. Design Engineering: Not All Implants Are Created Equal

- Machined collar precision preserves marginal bone.

- Optimized thread geometry for insertion torque and load distribution.

- Hybrid surface textures for efficient osseointegration.

- Grade 23 titanium enhances strength and biocompatibility.

5. Conical vs. Internal Hex: Flexibility Without Compromise

- Conical connection: superior seal and minimal micromovement.

- Internal hex: cross-compatibility and restorative familiarity.

- BioHorizons uniquely provides both options to bridge preferences of Straumann and ZimVie users.

6. Restorative Pearls for Long-Term Success

- Match subgingival contour to soft tissue shaped by SmartShape™.

- Use convex profiles to minimize food traps and inflammation.

- Promote implant-protected occlusion—light centric contact, no lateral interference.

- Prefer zirconia or hybrid ceramics for occlusal durability and retrievability.

- Platform switching and Laser-Lok minimize peri-implantitis risk.

7. Collaborative Workflow and Referral Growth

- SmartShape™ and BioHorizons’ restorative library simplify lab communication and digital workflows.

- Encourage unified adoption among Perio/OMS and restorative offices for seamless patient experiences.

- “When the surgeon heals with SmartShape, the restorative appointment becomes plug-and-play.”

8. Closing: American Innovation with Clinical Evidence

- U.S. manufacturing and quality control.

- Proven Laser-Lok science and SmartShape innovation.

- Dual-connection flexibility.

- BioHorizons offers predictability, precision, and patient satisfaction.

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