Unique features of AQB Implants – A new generation of dental implant
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Titanium Implant

A living implant

A foreign implant(Neo-bioactive AQB implant)(Non-bioactive titanium implant)

Novel bone is generated from the implant surface in 1 – 2 weeks

Titanium does not act to stimulate bone growth[Refer to detailed description (PowerPoint) attached]
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Incorporated into the jawbone as part of the structural component

Titanium itself cannot bond with the bone biologically

Novel bone is also generated from the jawbone to bond biologically and[Refer to *Materials Transactions, Vol.43, No.10 (2002) p2494 – 2501]

chemically – becoming integrated as a part of the jaw.
34Quick recovery

Slower recovery

Patients are able to start chewing after 1 – 2 months of surgery.

A patient must wait 5 – 6 months till they can chew.

Applicable to a wider patient profiles

Limited range of patient profile

With the special characteristic of AQB implant – generation of novel bone

Titanium cannot induce generation of new bone therefore limits the number– it can be applied to a wider variety of jaw profiles.

of cases that it can be applied to by itself.

AQB implant can be applied to those patients profiles who would usuallyrequire application of bone filling agents:
 low bone density, including diabetes patients (though special careshould be taken with more severe cases) narrow alveolar crest
Additionally, in case of implanting to the mandibule, a short implant(6mm long with 5 mm diameter; 6/ 8 mm fixture length) can be applied as
an option.
5One time surgery

Multiple surgeries

Patient stress and treatment expense is significantly reduced.

Two-piece type is the conventional type in use today.

(Expense by roughly a half)This requires surgery at least twice.

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Titanium Implant

Simple impression taking

Complicated impression taking

Same as for natural teeth

Taking impression especially for the maxilla is troublesome.

Reducing the number of potential errors

Complex surgical procedures increasing the number of potential errors– Simple surgical procedures and short operation time Surgery can be completed in 7 minutes.
100% success rate is possible by complying fully with the manual.
8Significant reduction in the number of failed cases–

Compared to two piece type:Our one-piece type requires no connecting screw. This eliminates thecommon limitations encountered with the two-piece type such as:

Faced with the dilemma of two-piece type implant
The structural design of two-piece type predisposes to the typical problemsof: Screw loosening Screw loosening Implant body fracture from applied pressure Implant body fracture from applied pressure––

Because of novel bone generationImplant body loosening out of the socket is uncommon since it isBecause it is non-bioactive

There is higher probability of the implant body loosening out of the socket
due to lack of implant integration into the bone.

integrated rapidly into the jawbone.
9AQB has developed with the aim to provide its users with added value

Titanium implant remains a foreign object in the oral cavity predisposing theAQB implant is unique in that it stimulates novel bone generation frompatients to potential hazards.

the implant body itself, thus achieving to become one’s own tooth.
*‘Thus, amorphous structures are formed at the interface between the titanium and the bone, that is, there is no direct contact between titanium and bone.’ (p2495)
Bio-Functionalization of Titanium Surfaces for Dental Implants
Yoshinari et al. Materials Transactions, Vol.43, No.10 (2002) p2494 – 2501

How to achieve 100% success with AQB implantPrimarily① Avoid incorporating the surgical procedures used for titanium implant
High success rate can be achieved by conform to the AQB manual② Increase patients’ trustImplant treatment can now be applied to those who were not suitable in the past.
By meeting the needs of the patients, it can boost patients’ trust in your practice.
③ Avoid excessive expansion of the occlusal surface area of the crown.
④ The recrystallized hydroxyapatite (HA) coating should be fully submerged into the jawbone forthe success of implant treatment. Otherwise it can cause treatment failure due to infection.
Important points to follow during surgery
Implant failure can be avoided by full compliance to the following points:① Avoid thermal injury of the bone
It is crucial to limit the heat generated to prevent necrosis of the bone
Follow the steps below:a)Drill under sufficient amount of saline solutionb)

Drill intermittentlyc)

Limit the drill revolution to 400 – 800 rpmd)

Only use drills and reamers with sharpened bladese)

Apply suitable drilling pressure② Suitable Initial stability
The insertion pressure should not be too tight or too loose③ Complete insertion of the recrystallized HA coating
By fully submerging the recrystallized HA coating, the risk of infection can be minimized.
④ Suture the mucoperiosteal flap tightly
Intercept and minimize the potential route of infection.
⑤ Secure a minimum clearance of 3 mm between the occluding teeth

To avoid premature contact

To avoid it being subjected to lateral pressure

Types and indications of AQB
AQB types can be chosen for all areas of the mouth (regardless of whether it is for the maxilla,mandibular, anterior or molars) by following the steps below:(1P, standard one piece type; TP, T-type; 2P, 2 piece type)Sufficient amount of bone, both in terms of quality and quantity

1P
TP is also applicable

Insufficient amount of bone, both in terms of quality and quantity

TP

For a case that lacks multiple teeth (partially or fully edentulous)

2P
1P, TP are also applicable

For overdenture cases

2P

Basic rules that apply when placing prosthetics① In principle, one crown should be placed per implant body
② Placement of prosthesis for cases of multiple implants should also be done separately.
The adjacent crowns can be connected with composite resin once the occlusion has been
established.
In cases where three or more implants are placed adjacent to each other, coupling of the crowns
is possible.
In case of placement of 3 implants, one connected crown and one single crown can be placed.
③ Crown design should apply what is stated in the basic rules.