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Comparison

S Series vs Nobel Biocare N1™ system

Two newer Nobel Biocare concepts that are easy to confuse. The S Series simplifies the connection of familiar implants; N1 changes the connection and the way the bone is prepared.

What actually differs
  • S Series keeps classic bodies and existing NP parts; N1 has its own connection and parts.12
  • N1 changes the surgical protocol; the S Series does not.31

FeatureS Series
2026		Nobel Biocare N1™ system
2021
Concept
Idea Familiar implant bodies with one shared NP connection1New connection plus new bone-preparation instrument23
Implant designs 3 (Active, Parallel, Replace)11 system2
Connection
Connection type Conical (round), NP1Tri-oval conical (TCC)2
Parts compatible with classic CC NP? Uses existing NP parts1No, N1-specific2
Surgery
Bone preparation Classic drill sequence1Fewer drills plus OsseoShaper™3
Surface & record
Surface TiUltra™ or TiUnite®1TiUltra™2
FDA K252197, 20261K211109, 20212
Open FDA recall records None found42 (co-packed instrument / packaging)4

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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Regulatory recordopenFDA device recall database — records with recalling firm "Nobel Biocare" (76 records) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), 2026-09-28. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

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