When it may be considered
- Everyday single-tooth and bridge cases
- Situations where a tapered tip helps, for example between tooth roots
- Patients whose clinic prefers a long-established Straumann line
Why a dentist may choose it
- Available in titanium or Roxolid® (titanium–zirconium)
- SLA® or SLActive® surface
- Longer track record than the newer BLX
How it differs from other Straumann implants
BLT is tapered at the tip. BLX is tapered along its full length with deeper threads for grip in soft bone.
Design at a glance
| Implant level | Bone levelSource: FDA 510(k) K140878 |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Tapered apical thread, 3 cutting flutesSource: FDA 510(k) K140878 |
| Material | CP titanium or Ti-13Zr (Roxolid®)Source: FDA 510(k) K140878 |
| Surface | SLA® or SLActive®Source: FDA 510(k) K140878 |
| Connection | NC and RC platformsSource: FDA 510(k) K140878 |
| Diameters | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 mmSource: FDA 510(k) K140878 |
| Lengths | 8 – 16 mmSource: FDA 510(k) K140878 |
Regulatory record
FDA 510(k) clearances: K140878K153758. FDA clearance is not a quality ranking.
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How much does a Straumann Bone Level Tapered implant cost?
Straumann is usually offered as a premium brand. The final price depends on the clinic, country, number of implants, abutment, crown and any extra procedures. Request a free quote to see what Straumann Bone Level Tapered would cost in your case, alongside alternatives.
Is Straumann Bone Level Tapered a good implant?
Straumann Bone Level Tapered is straumann's established tapered bone-level implant. It has FDA 510(k) clearance (K153758). Whether it suits you depends on your bone, your treatment plan and your dentist's experience with it.
How do I know if I have a Straumann Bone Level Tapered implant?
Ask your clinic for your implant passport or the stickers from the implant packaging. They show the brand, system, diameter, length and lot number.
Illustrations are generic and do not show the actual Straumann product. Straumann®, BLX®, Roxolid®, SLActive®, TorcFit™ are trademarks of their respective owner.