In short
Factors
| Situation | Designs often discussed |
|---|---|
| Soft bone, extraction socket | NobelActive®, NobelActive® S |
| Healed, normal-density bone | NobelParallel™, NobelReplace® |
| Simplified parts across sizes | S Series |
| Newer protocol | Nobel Biocare N1™ |
| Severe upper-jaw bone loss | NobelZygoma™ |
| Metal-free wish | NobelPearl™ |
This table is educational, not a recommendation. The surgeon decides after examination.
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
- Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K142260 — NobelActive — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2015-05-11. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- 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.
- Consensus / guidelineAl-Nawas B et al. ITI consensus report on zygomatic implants — Int J Implant Dent, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
Educational information only. The choice of implant system depends on your anatomy, restorative plan, bone quality and the clinician's assessment. This website does not recommend a specific implant for you.
