Which one is right for me?
Neither is "better" in general. A design difference is not evidence that one gives better results for you. The surgeon decides based on your bone, the site and the planned teeth.
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Clinical review pending. Facts on this page are checked against the sources listed below (regulatory records, manufacturer documents, peer-reviewed research). A named clinician will review it before we call it medically reviewed.
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review
Sources
- Independent clinical studyArnhart C et al. Variable-thread tapered implant designs vs a standard tapered design after immediate loading: 3-year multicentre RCT. Eur J Oral Implantol 2012 — Eur J Oral Implantol, 2012. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K211109 — N1 TiUltra TCC Implant System (Nobel Biocare) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2021-12-21. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Manufacturer documentationNobel Biocare — CC implants and prosthetics product overview 25.1 (95092) — Nobel Biocare Services AG, 2025. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Manufacturer-sponsored researchVelikov S et al. A new site preparation protocol that supports bone quality evaluation and predictable insertion torque (OsseoShaper). J Clin Med 2020 — J Clin Med, 2020. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K142260 — NobelActive — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2015-05-11. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Regulatory recordopenFDA 510(k) database — records with applicant "Nobel Biocare" (endosseous implants DZE and abutments NHA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), 2026-09-28. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Independent clinical studySaridakis SK et al. Tapered implant with high primary stability in patients with local and systemic risk factors: 7-year data. Int J Implant Dent 2018 — Int J Implant Dent, 2018. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
