London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/18/2009 -- DIO Implants have an effective cutting edge for ease
 
of insertion, with double threading for better primary stability and excellent torque values.
 
The tapered shape improves bone healing and density, whilst the internal torx design helps to
 
reduces stress during insertion by up to 30% compared to hex-type fixtures. The availability of
 
eight platform options makes for the best abutment performance.

DIO SM Implant Fixture

A successful practice based in Birmingham, the ,Edgbaston Dental Centre offers a full range of
 
dentistry and related services. A key part of their business is dental implants, with this aspect of
 
the centre led by practice partner Dr. Anoup Nandra, the principal dental surgeon &
 
implantologist.

Having trained at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London and currently studying for an MSc in
 
restorative dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr. Nandra is familiar with the demands of
 
delivering a consistently high quality implant service to patients.

Given that there is a wide selection of implant products on the market, one challenge for Dr.
 
Nandra and his colleagues at Edgbaston is to make the right decision in selecting components
 
that meet strict requirements in terms of durability and performance. As he explains, this is one of
 
the main reasons why he chooses to rely on DIO:

“I use the full range of DIO products. I surgically place DIO implants and then restore them with
 
DIO components, and I also have the implant surgical kit, osteotomes and sinus lift instruments. I
 
have found them all to be of extremely high quality.”

DIO has been manufacturing implants for over twenty five years, which means users are assured
 
of a highly developed and reliable product that meets all key requirements. Their most popular
 
implant range is based around the SM Submerged Fixture, which boasts a range of important
 
features to improve durability, surgeon usability and patient comfort.

It has an effective cutting edge for ease of insertion, with double threading for better primary
 
stability and excellent torque values. The tapered shape improves bone healing and density,
 
whilst the internal torx design helps to reduces stress during insertion by up to 30% compared to
 
hex-type fixtures. The availability of eight platform options makes for the best abutment
 
performance.

“All implant surgeons will appreciate the handling and ease of use of all the DIO range, but we
 
have found that the competitive price means everyone - from patient to surgeon - benefits.”

However, given the current economic climate Dr. Nandra is finding that quality is not the only
 
critical factor. Instead, the balance between product performance and cost, as well as the
 
subsequent impact on the end user, are becoming increasingly important considerations.

“Alongside usability, price is of key importance. All implant surgeons will appreciate the handling
 
and ease of use of all the DIO range, but we have found that the competitive price means
 
everyone - from patient to surgeon - benefits.”

Historically, high prices of implants here in the UK have meant that many people are choosing to
 
travel abroad where costs are much lower. Many practices are discovering that the pricing of DIO
 
products mean they can offer a high quality and financially attractive service, growing their
 
customer base as people realise they do not have to go through the hassle of travelling abroad to
 
afford the treatment they want. Dr. Nandra continues:

“The credit crunch has meant more and more people are carefully considering the financial
 
implications of dental treatment. I am able to offer my patients an excellent product at a significant
 
saving to them. This does not harm my business as I can maintain the same level of profitability
 
and pass the cost saving on to my patients. It is a win-win situation.”

The Edgbaston Dental Centre is representative of many practices across the UK that are finding
 
the comprehensive range, cost effective pricing and high quality of DIO products appealing for
 
their own technical demands and customer satisfaction. All fixtures are approved to relevant CE,
 
ISO and FDA standards across Europe, the USA and Asia.

Dr. Anoup Nandra BDS (U.Birm) MFGDP RCS