Screw-Vent : Features & Benefits

Versatility and Esthetics, Featuring the Friction-Fit Internal Hex

Screw-Vent® prosthetics feature Zimmer’s proprietary friction-fit internal hex connection, a unique combination of designs that has been shown to reduce stress on crestal bone and to resist abutment screw loosening, thus creating favorable conditions for bone level maintenance.1-3

The Screw-Vent implant system offers two prosthetic platforms, 3.5mm, 4.5mm, and an extensive selection of restorative options to meet a wide variety of esthetic challenges. Choose from the restorative categories below.

Cement-Retained Abutments

Cement-Retained Abutments - Options ranging from pre-contoured titanium and zirconia to the traditional Hex-Lock®.

  
 

Screw-Retained Abutments – Tapered Abutments for splinted, multiple-unit restorations, including laser-weld and "Cast-To" bar solutions.

Screw-Retained Abutments
Cast-To Gold Abutments

Cast-To Gold Abutments - Hex-engaging and non-engaging options for a natural emergence profile.

 
 

Overdenture Attachments - Locator® and Ball Abutments for tissue-supported prostheses.

Overdenture Attachments
Restorative Kit

Restorative Kit – Autoclavable tray and tools for chairside convenience.

 

Click here to download the Tapered Screw-Vent® and AdVent® Prosthetics Overview Brochure which includes Screw-Vent prosthetics. (364KB)

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References

1. Binon PP. The evolution and evaluation of two interference-fit implant interfaces. Postgraduate Dent. 1996;3:3-13.

2. Chun HJ, Shin HS, Han CH, Lee SH. Influence of Implant Abutment Type on Stress Distribution in Bone Under Various Loading Conditions Using Finite Element Analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2006;21:105-202.

3. Mihalko WM, May TC, Kay JF, Krause WR. Finite element analysis of interface geometry effects on the crestal bone surrounding a dental implant. Implant Dent. 1992;1:212-217.