When it may be considered
- Cases where the dentist prefers the implant–abutment join above the bone
- Cases suited to a one-stage procedure without a second uncovering surgery
Why a dentist may choose it
- Same Roxolid® material and SLActive® surface as BLX
- Three platform sizes (NT, RT, WT) with the same internal connection
- Same internal connection across all platforms
BLX and TLX share material, surface and connection type. The main difference is where the implant ends: at bone level (BLX) or in the gum (TLX).
Design at a glance
| Implant level | Tissue levelSource: FDA 510(k) K200586 |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Fully taperedSource: FDA 510(k) K200586 |
| Material | Roxolid® (titanium–zirconium)Source: FDA 510(k) K200586 |
| Surface | SLActive®Source: FDA 510(k) K200586 |
| Connection | Conical with Torx-style feature (TorcFit)Source: FDA 510(k) K200586 |
| Platforms | NT, RT, WTSource: FDA 510(k) K200586 |
Regulatory record
FDA 510(k) clearances: K200586. FDA clearance is not a quality ranking.
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Frequently compared alternatives at different price levels. These are not “better” or “worse”, just other options your clinic may offer.
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Illustrations are generic and do not show the actual Straumann product. Straumann®, BLX®, Roxolid®, SLActive®, TorcFit™ are trademarks of their respective owner.
