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Comparison

The three S Series implants compared

Three body shapes on one connection. What differs is the shape in the bone and the size range.

What actually differs
  • All share the NP conical connection.1
  • Body shape and size range differ.1

FeatureNobelActive® SNobelParallel™ SNobelReplace® S
Design
Body Expanding tapered1Parallel walled1Tapered1
Connection NP conical1NP conical1NP conical1
Sizes
Diameters 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 5.513.75, 4.3, 5.0, 5.513.5, 4.3, 5.01
Lengths 7 – 1817 – 1818 – 161
Surface
Options TiUltra™ / TiUnite®1TiUltra™ / TiUnite®1TiUltra™ / TiUnite®1

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.

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Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review

Sources

  1. 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.

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