Independent patient information. Not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Nobel Biocare. Read more

Comparison

NobelActive® implant vs NobelParallel™ CC implant

Tapered vs straight. Both use Nobel Biocare's conical connection; the body shape is the main difference.

What actually differs
  • Body shape is the key difference.12
  • Both exist in S Series versions.3

FeatureNobelActive® implantNobelParallel™ CC implant
Design
Body Expanding tapered1Parallel walled2
Often discussed for Soft bone, extraction socketsHealed bone of normal density
Sizes
Diameters 3.0 – 5.5 mm43.75 – 5.5 mm2
Connection Conical, 3.0/NP/RP/WP4Conical, NP/RP/WP2
Record
FDA Since 20075K173418, 20192
S version NobelActive® S implant3NobelParallel™ S implant3

Highlighted rows differ. A design difference is not evidence that one implant gives better results for you. No scores and no winner. The choice is a clinical and restorative decision.

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.

Would you like a clinician to explain which options fit your situation?

Request an assessment
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

Sources

  1. Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K142260 — NobelActive — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2015-05-11. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  2. Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K173418 — NobelParallel Conical Connection — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2019-02-21. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  3. Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K252197 — Nobel Biocare S Series Implants (510(k) summary) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-02-18. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  4. Manufacturer documentationNobel Biocare — CC implants and prosthetics product overview 25.1 (95092) — Nobel Biocare Services AG, 2025. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  5. 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.

Clinical assessment

Find out whether implant treatment suits you

Send a few details and, if you have one, a recent x-ray. A dentist from our clinical partner reviews your case and replies with next steps. Free and without obligation.

This website does not diagnose. Only an examination by a dentist can confirm a treatment plan.

Dentist explaining a panoramic x-ray to a couple
Request a clinical assessment