Nobel Biocare Tri-Channel Position - For Replace Select
Posted on 08/04/2011
The Nobel Biocare Tri-Channel implant (Replace Select) system is one of the most well known implants on the market. Its simple connection design makes its parts easily identifiable - aiding in the communication between dental lab and dentist.
One of the lesser known recommendations for this system is for the surgeon to place one of the channels facing the buccal side. This allows the lab tech to verify that the impression coping was seated correctly in the mouth - avoiding an implant position mis-transfer to the model.
As a result, it is highly recommended for doctors to visually verify the position of the buccal channel in the mouth or radiographically. After impressioning, doctor should look at the impression and confirm that the channel is in the same position.
There are occasions when the surgeon is unable to position one of the three channels towards the buccal side. In such an instance, the doctor should write on the Rx - "Note - tri-channels do not show on buccal, but position is correct". This will avoid any delays in case processing - as labs may contact the doctor before pouring the model to verify accurate position of the impression coping.
One of the lesser known recommendations for this system is for the surgeon to place one of the channels facing the buccal side. This allows the lab tech to verify that the impression coping was seated correctly in the mouth - avoiding an implant position mis-transfer to the model.
As a result, it is highly recommended for doctors to visually verify the position of the buccal channel in the mouth or radiographically. After impressioning, doctor should look at the impression and confirm that the channel is in the same position.
There are occasions when the surgeon is unable to position one of the three channels towards the buccal side. In such an instance, the doctor should write on the Rx - "Note - tri-channels do not show on buccal, but position is correct". This will avoid any delays in case processing - as labs may contact the doctor before pouring the model to verify accurate position of the impression coping.