Tapered PTG

implant system
Catalog & Surgical Manual
 BioHorizons Tapered implants
Every implant treatment presents its own challenge.
BioHorizons broad portfolio of Tapered implants
provides solutions for all indications. Choose from
narrow-diameter 3.0mm implants to wide-diameter
immediate molar implants or short 6mm-length
implants to 18mm-length implants. Whatever
your preference, there’s a workflow to suit your
need, from fully digital to traditional workflows.

guided workflow
BioHorizons guided surgery
system uses an open architecture
design, providing compatibility
with various software providers
and guide manufacturers.*

digital restorative
workflow
Custom abutments can be
sourced through validated
milling centers or designed
and fabricated in-house.

traditional workflow
BioHorizons comprehensive
surgical kit and wide range
of prosthetics support
traditional workflows.

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*Mount-free Tapered Pro, Tapered Internal, Tapered Plus, Tapered 3.0 and Tapered Tissue Level implants
 Tapered PTG

Table of contents
Tapered PTG product information & ordering 3-4

surgical instruments 5-9

healing abutments 10

multi-unit abutments 11

instructions for use 12

surgical protocols 13

implant placement level & spacing 14

surgical kit & drill sequence 15

drill overview 16

osteotomy preparation 17

implant transfer 18

healing protocols 19

appendix 20

icon legend 21

ordering, warranty information & references 22

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Tapered PTG

reduced collar Laser-Lok® zone

preserves vital bone and prevents creates a connective
deviation during placement tissue attachment and
retains crestal bone
Tapered Tapered
PTG Internal

narrow apex
progressive threads reduced apical
dynamically engages bone diameter allows for
for added stability precise placement

Laser-Lok ®
microchannels
better science, better implants
• over 25 years of in vitro, animal and human
studies at leading universities1
• reduced incidence of peri-implantitis
compared to traditional surfaces2
• only surface shown to attract a physical,
connective tissue attachment 3-11
• overdenture study showing only 0.42mm
of bone loss compared to 1.13mm
for NobelReplace™ Select12
traditional Laser-Lok
surface surface

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laser-lok.com
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Tapered PTG implants

BioHorizons Tapered PTG implants support full-arch treatment in
severely resorbed maxillae and provide an alternative to grafting,
potentially expediting treatment.* Developed in a 4.2mm diameter
with 15 and 18mm lengths, the implants feature a unique, dual-
tapered body with aggressive buttress threads, suitable for
engagement during angled placement in the posterior maxilla.
This approach maximizes AP spread for full arch restorations,
while maintaining high implant stability. The unique Laser-Lok
microchannels create a connective tissue attachment and retain
crestal bone, allowing better control of esthetic outcomes.

Part Number Part Description

PTG4215 Tapered PTG implant, 15mm length

PTG4218 Tapered PTG implant, 18mm length

design features include:

• dual tapered body and aggressive threads provide stability in the pterygomaxillary region
• reduced apical diameter allows for precise placement of the implant apex
• unique Laser-Lok microchannels create connective tissue attachment and retain crestal bone
• osteotomy matched collar preserves vital bone

platform
switch

Laser-Lok
zone

body diameter 4.2mm

implant
prosthetic connection 3.5mm length

prosthetic
Laser-Lok zone 1.8mm connection

apical diameter 2.2mm

body diameter

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Tapered HD Surgical Kit

TSK4000 Tapered HD Surgical Kit

Includes the instrumentation required to place:
Tapered PTG, Tapered Pro, Tapered Internal, Plus, 3.0
and Tissue Level implants.

TSK3500 Tapered HD Surgical Tray

(without instruments)

features:
• versatile, removable, hinged lid
• 40% smaller and 40% lighter than other kits
• easy to disassemble and assemble during cleaning
• implant staging area for implant vials during surgery
• use to place Tapered PTG, Tapered Pro, Tapered Internal, Plus, 3.0 and Tissue Level
• empty spare slots for other instrumentation such as stop drills or extended shank drills

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HD Drills & Bur Block

Tapered HD Drills
The Tapered HD drills feature highly efficient cutting 18.0mm
flutes for crisp osteotomies in even the densest bone.
Simplified drill markings correspond to the standard 15.0mm
implant lengths. Drills should be replaced every 12-20
osteotomies for maximum cutting efficiency. 12.0mm
10.5mm
Part Number Part Description 9.0mm
7.5mm
TSD2020HD 2.0mm HD Drill

TSD2025HD 2.5mm HD Drill length

TSD2028HD 2.8mm HD Drill indicator

TSD2032HD 3.2mm HD Drill

0mm
TSD2037HD 3.7mm HD Drill

features:
• cutting flutes designed for maximum efficiency
• non-reflective surface for high visibility
• simplified drill markings standard implant lengths
• compatible with Tapered PTG, Tapered Pro, Tapered Internal, Plus, 3.0 and Tissue Level
• creates 12-20 osteotomies depending on bone density
• recommended drill speed 1,500-2,000 rpm (2.0 & 2.5mm), 1,000 rpm (all others)

Extended Shank HD Drills

Extended Shank Drills are 8mm longer than our standard drills.

Part Number Part Description

TSD4020HD 2.0mm Extended Shank HD Drill

TSD4025HD 2.5mm Extended Shank HD Drill

TSD4028HD 2.8mm Extended Shank HD Drill

TSD4032HD 3.2mm Extended Shank HD Drill

TSD4037HD 3.7mm Extended Shank HD Drill

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Individual Components

3.5/4.5mm HD Implant-level Drivers

Drivers are color-coded by prosthetic connection:
• 3.0mm platform - no color indicator
• 3.5mm platform - yellow
• 4.5mm platform - green

Part Number Part Description

TYGIDH Handpiece Driver

TYGIDR Ratchet Driver

Parallel Pins

Part Number Part Description

144-100 Straight Parallel Pins (2 per kit)

144-200 20° Angled Parallel Pins (2 per kit)

144-230 30° Angled Parallel Pins (sold separately)

130-000 135-351 122-100 300-205 300-400

Ratchet .050” (1.25mm) Drill 4mm Square Hand
Hex Driver Extender Drive Extender Wrench

TODKIT2 Tapered Offset Site Dilator Kit

The Tapered Implant site dilators match the geometry of the Tapered
surgical drills and are used to create or enlarge osteotomies in soft
maxillary bone. These instruments compress the bone laterally
rather than removing valuable bone from the surgical site, creating a
more dense bone-to-implant interface.

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Ancillary Instruments

122-015 1.5mm Starter Drill 122-110 2.0mm Lindemann

Bone Cutter
The 1.5mm starter drill facilitates
precise initiation of osteotomies and Side-cutting drill used to correct
features a 10.5mm depth marking. eccentric osteotomy preparations.

122-106 #6 Round Bur 122-104 Alignment Drill

The alignment drill can be used to initiate the

osteotomy to a depth of 5mm.
The cutting surface of the drill hub prepares
the crestal bone for the depth drill.

DB12 Bur Block

Autoclavable bur block used to store up to 12 instruments.

CGS4000 Guided Surgery Kit (with instruments)

Includes the instrumentation required to place BioHorizons Tapered
implants*

Important Note about Guided Surgery Kit

Surgical protocol & guide partners for the CGS4000 can be found at
biohorizons.com.

* Mount-free Tapered Pro, Tapered PTG, Tapered Internal, Tapered Plus, Tapered 3.0, Tapered
Tissue Level implants. 5.2mm and 5.8mm instruments sold separately.

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Ancillary Instruments

144-300 Implant Spacer / Depth Probe

Use to provide intraoral measurements. Multi-functional tool for marking

implant spacing on the ridge and probing osteotomy depth.

PYDBP 3.5mm Deep Bone Profiler

Use at implant uncovery to remove excess crestal bone for proper abutment
seating. Screw the guide into the implant and align the profiling bur for
precise bone removal. Match profiler & guide color to prosthetic connection.

BIOTORQ BioHorizons Adjustable Torque Wrench

Adjustable torque wrench designed to attach to all 4mm drivers from
BioHorizons. Supplied with a dual direction mechanism that allows for
insertion and removal functions. When the desired torque is reached (a
choice of 10Ncm to 30Ncm) the torque wrench snaps to avoid over torquing.

ATW ITL Precise Adjustable Torque Wrench

Place both implants and abutments with 9 distinct torque
settings (15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 60 Ncm). A simple
twist of the handle locks in precision-engineered torque
values and guarantees accuracy and repeatability.

AGYR-15500 Torque Control 15500

Ergonomic design is the ideal solution for access to screws placed in the
posterior. The 7 predetermined torque values (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 32 and 35 Ncm)
make it a tool of extreme precision.

C12374 Elos Adjustable Torque Wrench

Lightweight titanium design is easy to use as a ratchet or adjustable
torque wrench with visual indicators for 15, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
and 90 Ncm. Comes packaged with a 4mm square adaptor. Quickly
disassembles for cleaning. No calibration required.

C8521 Elos Replacement Bit, 4mm Square Adapter

C8381 Elos Replacement Bit, Handpiece

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Healing Abutments

authentic connection
Using authentic BioHorizons parts will ensure
a precision fit connection between the
advantages:
• lifetime warranty on all implants and prosthetics
prosthetic component and implant, avoiding
costly component failures that may occur • Spiralock® technology minimizes screw loosening
from using third-party prosthetics. Authentic • precise mating geometries reduce prosthetic failures
BioHorizons parts are color-coded for easy • advanced design creates a better engineered connection
identification to match the mating implant. • color-coded prosthetic components match implant platforms

Healing Abutments
Abutment
Part Description diameter
1mm height 2mm height 3mm height 5mm height

3.5mm platform 4.0mm PYNHA1 PYNHA2 PYNHA3 PYNHA5

Narrow

3.5mm platform, Laser-Lok 4.0mm - - PYNHA3L PYNHA5L

3.5mm platform 4.5mm - PYRHA2 PYRHA3 PYRHA5

Regular

3.5mm platform, Laser-Lok 4.5mm - - PYRHA3L PYRHA5L

3.5mm platform 6.0mm - - PYWHA3 PYWHA5

Wide

3.5mm platform, Laser-Lok 6.0mm - - PYWHA3L PYWHA5L

Hand-tighten with the .050” (1.25mm) Hex Driver. Titanium Alloy.

abutment
The 3.5mm, 4.5mm and 5.7mm healing abutments
height are laser marked for easy intraoral identification of the
Laser-Lok
prosthetic platform, emergence and height:

Y = Yellow (3.5mm) platform

G = Green (4.5mm) platform
B = Blue (5.7mm) platform
N, R or W = Narrow, Regular or Wide emergence
1, 2, 3 or 5 = 1mm, 2mm, 3mm or 5mm abutment height
L = Laser-Lok

3.0 healing abutments are not laser marked due to their small size.

abutment Use Laser-Lok healing abutments when a Laser-Lok abutment

height restoration is planned to inhibit epithelial downgrowth, establish a
connective tissue attachment and retain crestal bone. When a Laser-
Lok component is used and temporarily removed for impression
making or other restorative procedures, keep the removed Laser-
Lok component in sterile saline until reinserting into the site.
Hand-tighten with the .050” (1.25mm) Hex Driver. Titanium Alloy.
Note: See L02015-003 Handling of LaserLok
Abutments for more information.

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Multi-unit Abutments

Straight Multi-unit Abutments

Straight Multi-unit abutments may be used for multiple-unit restorations including: screw-
3.5mm
retained restorations at the abutment level, cast alloy bars for overdentures and fixed/
detachable (hybrid) restorations. Comes with a cover cap (PXMUCC). Final torque: 30 Ncm
using a Multi-unit Hex Adapter. Titanium alloy. 2.2mm

1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 1mm

Part Description collar collar collar collar collar

3.5mm platform PYMU1 PYMU2 PYMU3 PYMU4 PYMU5

3.5mm platform, Laser-Lok - PYMU2L PYMU3L PYMU4L -

L02015-003 Handling of Laser-Lok abutments module

Angled Multi-unit Abutments

m
Angled Multi-unit abutments may be used to angle-correct divergent implants. Use 3.5m
17°
for multiple-unit restorations including: screw-retained restorations at the abutment
level, cast alloy bars for overdentures and fixed/detachable (hybrid) restorations.
Comes with a cover cap (PXMUCC) and abutment screw (PXMUAS). Final torque: 30 2.25mm
Ncm. Titanium alloy. Conveniently deliver abutment one-handed using an .050 hex or
Unigrip™ driver or two-handed using an angled Multi-unit carrier (MUCA).

2.25mm 3mm 4mm 5mm

Part Description collar collar collar collar
mm
3.5
30°
17° angle, 3.5mm platform PYMU172 PYMU173 PYMU174 PYMU174

30° angle, 3.5mm platform - PYMU303 PYMU304 PYMU305

3mm

L02015-028 Multi-unit abutment hybrid or fixed-detachable-screw-retained restoration module

L02015-029 Multi-unit abutment bar overdenture - screw-retained restoration module
L02015-031 Correcting a non-passive framework module

Multi-unit Try-in Abutments

Each Try-in is laser marked to correspond with the Multi-unit Abutment
collar heights, and can also be used as a measuring tool for OD
Secure, Locator, Locator R-Tx and Ball abutment systems. Try-in
is carried to the site by the handle and snaps into the implant.

Multi-unit Try-in Abutments may be used to measure tissue thickness

and verify proper prosthetic seating prior to final abutment seating.

Part Number Part Description

4mm 5mm
5mm
TRYPYMU 3.5mm Multi-unit Try-in Straight Abutment 4mm
3mm
2.25mm
4mm
3mm
3mm
2mm
TRYPYMU17 3.5mm Multi-unit Try-in 17° Angled Abutment 1mm

TRYPYMU30 3.5mm Multi-unit Try-in 30° Angled Abutment Straight 17°Angled 30°Angled
Laser marking Laser marking Laser marking

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Instructions for Use

This surgical manual serves as a reference for using the Tapered PTG implants and surgical instruments. It is intended
solely to provide instructions on the use of BioHorizons products. It is not intended to describe the methods or
procedures for diagnosis, treatment planning, or placement of implants, nor does it replace clinical training or a
clinician’s best judgment regarding the needs of each patient. BioHorizons strongly recommends appropriate training
as a prerequisite for the placement of implants and associated treatment.

The procedures illustrated and described within this manual reflect idealized patient presentations with adequate
bone and soft tissue to accommodate implant placement. No attempt has been made to cover the wide range of actual
patient conditions that may adversely affect surgical and prosthetic outcomes. Clinician judgment as related to any
specific case must always supersede any recommendations made in this or any BioHorizons literature.

Before beginning any implant surgical procedure with BioHorizons implants:

• Read and understand the Instructions for Use that accompany the products.
• Clean and sterilize the surgical tray and instruments per Instructions for Use.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all instruments and their uses.
• Study surgical kit layout and iconography.
• Design a surgical treatment plan to satisfy the prosthetic requirements of the case.

Small diameter implants are intended for the anterior region of the mouth and are not intended
for the posterior region of the mouth due to possible failure of the implant.

Indications
Tapered PTG, Tapered Pro, Tapered Internal, Tapered Plus and Tapered Tissue Level Implants are intended for use in the
mandible or maxilla as an artificial root structure for single tooth replacement or for fixed bridgework and dental retention.
The implants may be restored immediately:
1) with a temporary prosthesis that is not in functional occlusion or
2) when splinted together for multiple tooth replacement or when stabilized with an overdenture supported by
multiple implants.

Because of their length and diameter, BioHorizons Tapered PTG implants are well-suited for implant placement through
the maxillary tuberosity in the pterygoid plate, supporting full-arch treatment in extremely atrophic maxillae and
providing an alternative to grafting, which may expedite treatment.13,14

Tapered Internal 3.0 and Tapered Tissue Level 3.0 Implants may be used as an artificial root structure for single tooth
replacement of mandibular central and lateral incisors and maxillary lateral incisors. The implants may be restored
immediately:
(1) with a temporary prosthesis that is not in functional occlusion,
(2) when splinted together as an artificial root structure for multiple tooth replacement of mandibular incisors,
(3) for denture stabilization using multiple implants in the anterior mandible and maxilla.

The implants may be placed in immediate function when good primary stability has been achieved and with appropriate
occlusal loading.

Important Considerations
• Peri-operative oral rinses with a 0.12% Chlorhexidine Digluconate solution have been shown to significantly lower the
incidence of post-implantation infectious complications.15 A pre-operative 30-second rinse is recommended, followed by
twice daily rinses for two weeks following surgery.

• Drilling must be done under a constant stream of sterile irrigation. A pumping motion should be employed to prevent
over-heating the bone. Surgical drills and taps should be replaced when they are worn, dull, corroded or in any way
compromised. BioHorizons recommends replacing drills after 12 to 20 osteotomies.16 A Drill-usage Tracking Chart is
available at biohorizons.com to record this important information.

• There is a risk of injury to the mandibular nerve associated with surgical drilling in posterior mandibular regions. To
minimize the risk of nerve injury, it is imperative that the clinician understands the drill depth markings as they relate to
the implant length to produce the desired vertical placement of the implant.

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Surgical Protocols

Two-Stage Protocol
In a two-stage surgery, the implant is placed below the soft tissue and protected
from occlusal function and other forces during osseointegration. A low-profile
cover cap is placed on the implant to protect it from the ingress of soft tissue.

Following osseointegration, a second procedure exposes the implant and a

transmucosal healing abutment is placed to allow for soft tissue healing and
development of a sulcus. Prosthetic restoration begins after soft tissue healing.

Implant with cover cap in

a two-stage protocol.

Single-stage Protocol
Single-stage surgery may be accomplished by placing a healing abutment at
the time of implant surgery. This eliminates the need for a second procedure.
Although the implant is not in occlusal function, some forces can be
transmitted to it through the exposed transmucosal element.

Prosthetic restoration begins following osseointegration of the implant and soft

tissue healing.

Implant with healing abutment

in a single-stage protocol.

Non-functional Immediate Restoration

Single-stage surgery with non-functional immediate provisionalization provides
the patient a non-functioning provisional prosthesis early in the treatment plan.
An abutment is placed on the implant at or shortly after surgery, and a provisional
restoration is secured using temporary cement. The provisional can help contour
the soft tissue profile during healing.

Implant restored with a non-

functional provisional prosthesis.

Immediate Function Restoration

Single-stage surgery with immediate function is possible in good quality bone
where multiple implants exhibiting excellent initial stability can be splinted
together. Splinting implants together may offer a biomechanical advantage over
individual, unsplinted prostheses.

Implants with a splinted

prosthesis in immediate function.

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Implant Placement Level & Spacing

Placement in Uneven Ridges

When placing the implant in an uneven ridge, prepare the
osteotomy and place the implant so the bone/soft-tissue junction
is within the Laser-Lok transition zone. This will allow both soft
tissue and bone to attach to the Laser-Lok collar. If the ridge
discrepancy is more than the Laser-Lok transition zone, leveling
the ridge can be considered.

Implant-to-Tooth Spacing
The osteotomy centerpoint required to maintain a specific
implant-to-tooth spacing is calculated according to this formula:
1/2 (implant body diameter) + the desired spacing. osteotomy
centerpoint

During implant placement, clinicians must implant-

apply their best judgment as to the appropriate to-tooth
spacing for individual patient conditions. spacing

osteotomy
centerpoint

Implant-to-Implant Spacing
The osteotomy center-to-center measurement required to
maintain a specific edge-to-edge spacing between two implants
is calculated according to this formula: 1/2 (sum of 2 implant
body diameters) + the desired spacing.
edge-
to-edge
During implant placement, clinicians must spacing
apply their best judgment as to the appropriate
spacing for individual patient conditions.

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Surgical Kit & Drill Sequence
Tapered HD drills

Surgical Kit Instructions

The surgical kit uses an intuitive layout to guide the surgeon
through the instrument sequence. The sequence begins
in the upper left hand corner and works left-to-right.

Tapered HD drills increase in diameter as you work

through the sequence from left-to-right.

Abutment-level drivers are only for mounted implants.

The implant driver section is color-

coded by prosthetic platform
(gray=3.0mm, yellow=3.5mm, green=4.5mm and blue=5.7mm).

Prior to use, clean and sterilize the surgical tray and

instruments according to the Instructions for Use
included with the kit. Study the surgical kit layout, color
coding and iconography. Surgical assistants should
be thoroughly familiar with all instruments and their
uses prior to initiating the surgical procedure.

Tapered Implant Drivers

Drill Sequence PTG4215 drill sequence PTG4218 drill sequence

The intermediate drill may be TSD4020HD TSD2032HD TSD2037HD TSD4020HD TSD2032HD TSD2037HD
used as a final drill in soft bone. 15mm depth 12mm depth 12mm depth 18mm depth 15mm depth 15mm depth
The final drill is recommended
for use in dense bone.

Starter Intermediate Final Starter Intermediate Final

Recommended Speed (RPM) Recommended Speed (RPM)
1,500-2,000 1,000 1,500-2,000 1,000

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Drill Overview

Drill Markings
All surgical drills included with this system are externally 18.0mm
irrigated and designed to be used with steady sterile irrigation.
Reduced drill speed may be indicated in softer bone or as drill
diameter increases. 15.0mm

Note: The depth marks are consistent throughout the 12.0mm

starter drills, depth drills and width increasing drills. 10.5mm
9.0mm
7.5mm

length
indicator

0mm

2.0mm HD Drill
The 2.0mm depth drills are designed to increase and/or set the
depth of the osteotomy.

An extended shank 2.0 drill is recommended to reach the

appropriate depth for 18mm length implants.

2.0mm Starter Drill

Purpose: Initiate osteotomy.
• Chisel-tip design eliminates “skating” on osseous crest
• Prepares site for paralleling pins
• Matte finish for increased visibility under operatory lights
•1,500 - 2,000 RPM

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Osteotomy Preparation

Paralleling Pins
Purpose: Evaluate osteotomy position and angle.
• Provided straight or with a 20° angle
• Use after 2.0mm Starter Drill
• 9mm shank for radiographic evaluation of proximity to adjacent anatomy
• Hub diameter is 4.0mm

HD Drills
Purpose: Incrementally widen the osteotomy to reduce heat generation.
• Depth-marked for reference
• Efficient cutting drill design collects bone for autografting
• The drill tip has limited end cutting. However, the osteotomy
depth can be increased with these drills as needed
• Matte finish for increased visibility under operatory lights
•1,000 RPM

Implant & Abutment Drivers

Purpose: Engage the implant’s internal hex to drive
implants into the osteotomy.
• Implant level drivers are color-coded by prosthetic connection:
yellow/green=3.5/4.5mm platform
• 30 rpm or less17

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Implant Transfer

driver
Implant Pick-up hex
To pick-up the implant, align the driver hex with the implant
hex and press firmly to engage the PEEK snap ring.
PEEK
snap
ring

Implant Placement
Place the apex of the implant into the osteotomy and begin rotating slowly.

If too much resistance is felt during insertion, reverse

the implant to relieve pressure and re-insert into
the osteotomy. If the final drill was not used while
preparing the osteotomy, remove the implant
and revise the osteotomy with the final drill.

Internal Hex Orientation

dimple
When seating the implant, use
the corresponding dimples on
the driver to orient one internal
hex flat perpendicular to the hex flat
implant angulation plane. Doing so
verifies that an angled abutment
will correct the angulation.

* except 18mm length

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Healing Protocols

Cover Caps for Two-stage Protocol

Purpose: Protects prosthetic platform in two-stage
(submerged) surgical protocol for bone level implants.
• Irrigate implant to remove blood and other debris:
• Use an antibacterial paste to decrease the risk of bacterial growth
• Thread clockwise into implant body
• Color-coded by prosthetic platform
• Hand-tighten (10-15 Ncm) utilizing .050” (1.25mm) Hex Driver

The cover cap for the mount-free implant is mounted in the vial cap.

cover cap

Healing Abutments for Single-stage Protocol

Purpose: Transmucosal element for developing soft tissue
emergence with narrow, regular, wide emergence
or Simple Solutions prosthetic components.
• Color-coded by prosthetic platform
• The 3.5, 4.5mm and 5.7mm healing abutments are laser
marked for easy intraoral identification; for example:
YR3=Yellow (3.5mm) platform / Regular Emergence / 3mm High
• If a Laser-Lok temporary or final restoration is planned,
a Laser-Lok healing abutment is required
• Hand-tighten (10-15 Ncm) utilizing .050” (1.25mm) Hex Driver

Immediate Provisional Restorative Options

Temporary Abutments
Purpose: Titanium and PEEK temporaries are easily modified for
fabrication of cement or screw-retained provisional
restorations. A long direct coping screw (purchased separately)
may be used to maintain the screw access hole during the
fabrication of a screw-retained provisional prosthesis.

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Appendix

Bone Profilers
Purpose: In cases where excess crestal bone has been created, use
a bone profiler at implant uncovery to contour the bone. This will
provide the necessary clearance for proper abutment seating.
• Profiler guide protects implant platform
• Color-coded by prosthetic platform
(gray=3.0mm, yellow=3.5mm, green=4.5mm, blue=5.7mm)
• 800 rpm drill speed with steady sterile irrigation

Image showing exceptional

bone growth at 3 months.
Do not use the profiler without the guide in place. (Myron Nevins, DDS.)

Using an .050” hex driver, remove the surgical cover cap from the
implant and place the profiler guide that matches the color of the
prosthetic platform. Use the profiler with copious amounts of sterile
irrigation. Once the excess bone and soft tissue are removed,
unscrew the guide and seat the appropriate prosthetic component.

Post-operative Instructions
A period of unloaded healing time is often recommended to allow for integration between
the bone and implant surface. This is dependent on individual patient healing rates and
bone quality of the implant site. Each case must be independently evaluated.

The patient should be instructed to follow a post-surgical regimen including cold packs for 24 hours
post-implantation. The patient’s diet should consist of soft foods and possibly dietary supplements.
Pharmacological therapy should be considered as the patient’s condition dictates.

If a removable prosthesis is used during the initial healing phase, a soft liner material should be used to prevent
pressure on the surgical site. Relieve the prosthesis over the implant site prior to the soft liner application.
Periodically check the patient’s soft tissue and bone healing using clinical and radiographic evaluations.

Ongoing hygiene for the implant patient is vital. Hygiene recall appointments at three month intervals are suggested.
Instruments designed for implant abutment scaling, such as Implacare® instruments from Hu-Friedy® should
be utilized. The stainless steel handles may be fitted with assorted tip designs for hygiene on natural teeth.
The Implacare® scalers contain no glass or graphite fillers that can scratch titanium implant abutments.

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Icon Legend

Symbol Descriptions for Product Labeling







REF Reference/ Single use only

article number
Caution: Federal (USA)
law restricts these
Rx Only devices to the sale,
LOT Lot/batch number distribution and use
 by, or on the order of,
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ORDERING, WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REFERENCES
BioHorizons Lifetime Warranty on Implants and Prosthetics: All BioHorizons implants and prosthetic components include a Lifetime Warranty. BioHorizons
implant or prosthetic components will be replaced if removal of that product is due to failure (excluding normal wear to overdenture attachments).

Additional Warranties: BioHorizons warranties surgical drills, taps and other surgical and restorative instruments.

(1) Surgical Drills and Taps: Surgical drills and taps include a warranty period of ninety (90) days from the date of initial invoice. Surgical instruments should
be replaced when they become worn, dull, corroded or in any way compromised. Surgical drills should be replaced after 12 to 20 osteotomies.16

(2) Instruments: The BioHorizons manufactured instrument warranty extends for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial invoice. Instruments include
drivers, implant site dilators and BioHorizons tools used in the placement or restoration of BioHorizons implants.

Return Policy: Product returns require a Return Authorization Form, which may be acquired by contacting Customer Care. The completed Return
Authorization Form must be included with the returned product. For more information, please see the reverse side of the invoice that was shipped with the
product.

Disclaimer of Liability: BioHorizons products may only be used in conjunction with the associated original components and instruments according to the
Instructions for Use (IFU). Use of any non-BioHorizons products in conjunction with BioHorizons products will void any warranty or any other obligation,
expressed or implied.

Treatment planning and clinical application of BioHorizons products are the responsibility of each individual clinician. BioHorizons strongly recommends
completion of postgraduate dental implant education and adherence to the IFU that accompany each product. BioHorizons is not responsible for incidental
or consequential damages or liability relating to use of our products alone or in combination with other products other than replacement or repair under
our warranties.

Distributed Products: For information on the manufacturer’s warranty of distributed products, please refer to their product packaging. Distributed products
are subject to price change without notice.

Validity: Upon its release, this literature supersedes all previously published versions.

Availability: Not all products shown or described in this literature are available in all countries. BioHorizons continually strives to improve its products and
therefore reserves the right to improve, modify, change specifications or discontinue products at any time.

Any images depicted in this literature are not to scale, nor are all products depicted. Product descriptions have been modified for presentation purposes. For
complete product descriptions and additional information, visit store.biohorizons.com.

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Guarnieri R, Grande M, Zuffetti F, Testori T. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2018 Mar/Apr;33(2):457-465.
2. For a complete research summary, please see Laser-Lok Clinical Overview (BioHorizons document ML0606).
3. Human histologic evidence of a connective tissue attachment to a dental implant.
M Nevins, ML Nevins, M Camelo, JL Boyesen, DM Kim. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Vol. 28, No. 2, 2008.
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15. The influence of 0.12 percent chlorhexidine digluconate rinses on the incidence of infectious com-plications and implant success.
Lambert PM, Morris HF, Ochi S. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997;55(12 supplement 5):25-30.
16. Heat production by 3 implant drill systems after repeated drilling and sterilization.
Chacon GE, Bower DL, Larsen PE, McGlumphy EA, Beck FM. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2006 Feb;64(2):265-9.
17. Root Form Surgery in the Edentulous Mandible: Stage I Implant Insertion.
CE Misch. Contemporary Implant Dentistry Second Edition. Mosby: St. Louis, 1999. 347-369.

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