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Implant system · Classic conical connection

The NobelParallel™ CC implant explained

A straight, versatile implant body

The NobelParallel™ CC implant has straight (parallel) walls and a conical connection. Parallel implants are a long-established, versatile shape often used in healed bone.1

Generic parallel-walled implant (not a Nobel Biocare product image)
In short
  • Parallel-walled body made of commercially pure titanium.1
  • Platforms NP 3.75, RP 4.3, RP 5.0 and WP 5.5 mm.1
  • Cleared by FDA in 2019 (K173418).1
  • Different from the NobelParallel™ S implant, which has one NP connection for all sizes.2

Design in plain words

Straight walls make the implant behave predictably in bone of normal density. Tapered implants such as the NobelActive® implant are designed to grip harder in soft bone; which is better depends on the site.13

Generic parallel-walled implant
Illustration. Not a Nobel Biocare product image.

Sizes

PlatformDiameter (mm)
NP3.751
RP4.3, 5.01
WP5.51

Labelled lengths range from 7 to 18 mm; FDA lists physical lengths of 6.5 to 17.5 mm.1

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Classic CC or S version?

Both share the same body. The classic CC implant uses NP, RP or WP connections by width; the S version uses one NP connection for all widths.2

Which one is right for you? No website can answer that. The choice depends on your bone, the gap, the planned teeth and the surgeon's experience. Use these pages to prepare questions, not to pick an implant.

Frequently asked questions

Is a parallel implant old-fashioned?
No. Parallel and tapered bodies are both current designs used for different situations.
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Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review

Sources

  1. Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K173418 — NobelParallel Conical Connection — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2019-02-21. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  2. 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.
  3. Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K142260 — NobelActive — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2015-05-11. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

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