Laser-Lok 3.0 is the first two-piece 3mm implant that incorporates Laser-Lok technology to create a biologic seal and maintain crestal bone on the implant collar.¹

Designed specifically for limited spaces in the aesthetic zone, the Laser-Lok 3.0 dental implant comes with a broad array of prosthetic options making it the perfect choice for high profile cases.

Laser-Lok overview

Laser-Lok microchannels is a proprietary dental implant surface treatment developed from over 20 years of research initiated to create the optimal implant surface. Through this research, the unique Laser-Lok surface has been shown to elicit a biologic response that includes the inhibition of epithelial downgrowth and the attachment of connective tissue (unlike Sharpey fibers).^2,3

This physical attachment produces a biologic seal around the implant that protects and maintains crestal bone health. Implants with Laser-Lok technology have been shown in post-market studies to be more effective than other implant designs in reducing bone loss.^4,5,6,7

Unique surface characteristics

Laser-Lok microchannels is a series of cell-sized circumferential channels that are precisely created using laser ablation technology. This technology produces extremely consistent microchannels that are optimally sized to attach and organize both osteoblasts and fibroblasts.^8,9 The Laser-Lok microstructure also includes a repeating nanostructure that maximizes surface area and enables cell pseudopodia and collagen microfibrils to interdigitate with the Laser-Lok surface.

Different than other surface treatments

Virtually all dental implant surfaces on the market are grit-blasted and/or acid-etched. These manufacturing methods create random surfaces that vary from point to point on the implant and alter cell reaction depending on where each cell comes in contact with the surface.¹¹ While random surfaces have shown higher osseointegration than machined surfaces,¹¹ only the Laser-Lok surface has been shown using light microscopy, polarized light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy to also be effective for soft tissue attachment.^2,12

Laser-Lok Technology is available on Laser-Lok 3.0, Tapered Internal, Single-stage & Internal implants.

For further information contact BioHorizons Australia Customer Care Team on 1300 13 12 19

Website: www.biohorizons.com

References:
1. Initial clinical efficacy of 3-mm implants immediately placed into function in conditions of limited spacing. Reddy MS, O’Neal SJ, Haigh S, Aponte-Wesson RGeurs NC. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2008 Mar -Apr; 23(2):281-288.
2. Implant strength & fatigue testing done in accordance with ISO standard 14801.
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.
4. The Effects of Laser Microtextured Collars Upon Crestal Bone Levels of Dental Implants. S Weiner, J Simon, DS Ehrenberg, B Zweig, JL Ricci. Implant Dentistry, Volume 17, Number 2, 2008. p. 217-228.
5. Clinical Evaluation of Laser Microtexturing for Soft Tissue and Bone Attachment to Dental Implants. GE Pecora, R Ceccarelli, M Bonelli, H Alexander, JL Ricci. Implant Dent. 2009 Feb;18 (1):57-66.
6. Radiographic Analysis of Crestal Bone Levels on Laser-Lok® Collar Dental Implants. C Shapoff, B Lahey, P Wasserlauf, D Kim. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2010;30:129-137.
7. The effects of laser microtexturing of the implant collar upon crestal bone